Daily V/Q scan would save 388 in-patient bed day per year when compared with twice weekly service

K. A. Gaber, V. Posdziech, S. Bratanow, G. Vivian, P. D. Hughes (Bristol, Plymouth, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - News about pulmonary embolism
Session: News about pulmonary embolism
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4450
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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