The use of oxygen prescription wristbands significantly improves patient safety on an acute respiratory ward

Paul MacDonald (Woking, United Kingdom), Paul MacDonald, Catherine Prodger, Kirsten Thompson, Agnieszka Lewko, Stephanie Harlow, Melanie Irvin-Sellers

Source: International Congress 2015 – Physiotherapy assessment and techniques in pulmonary and non-pulmonary conditions
Session: Physiotherapy assessment and techniques in pulmonary and non-pulmonary conditions
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2806

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