How do we collect a blood gas sample and how do we measure this sample: arterial vs. capillary?

N. Verhey (Amsterdam, Netherlands), J. Lloyd (Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Blood gas workshop
Session: Blood gas workshop
Session type: Symposium
Number: 2059

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