Ordinal scales are not accurate to assess and measure respiratory rates in children

W. Daw (Sheffield, United Kingdom), R. Kingshott (Sheffield, United Kingdom), H. Elphick (Sheffield, United Kingdom)

Source: International Congress 2018 – Biomarkers and lung function in airway disease
Session: Biomarkers and lung function in airway disease
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 5059
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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