Laboratory assessment of flight fitness

A. Robson (Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Respiratory problems for patients: the travelling respiratory patient
Session: Respiratory problems for patients: the travelling respiratory patient
Session type: Symposium
Number: 1316

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