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CPAP With Heliox Helpful in Infants With Refractory Bronchiolitis
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Title CPAP With Heliox Helpful in Infants With Refractory Bronchiolitis
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/574660?src=rss
Description Use of a 70% helium and 30% oxygen mixture (heliox) enhances nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy in managing severe bronchiolitis in infants, Spanish researchers report in the May issue of Pediatrics. Reuters Health Information
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Date May 20, 2008
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