How many samples does it take to be competent at the capillary blood gas technique?

R. Holt, J. Christian, R. Heath, B. Cooper (Nottingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Clinical physiology: blood gases, muscle function and ventilation
Session: Clinical physiology: blood gases, muscle function and ventilation
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1129

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