Formal oxygen assessment; improving patient safety and reducing cost

K. Ibison, N. John, K. Srinivasan, H. Modgil (Wolverhampton, Telford, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - The latest insights in integrated care
Session: The latest insights in integrated care
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 636

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