Training for chest drain insertion – we must do better

S. Mandal, D. Powrie, A. Davison (Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Medical education
Session: Medical education
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4135

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S. Mandal, D. Powrie, A. Davison (Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom). Training for chest drain insertion – we must do better. Eur Respir J 2009; 34: Suppl. 53, 4135

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