Lack of oximeters in primary care risks increasing the mortality from COPD

A. Davison, D. Powrie, E. Paddison (Southend on Sea, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - COPD: integrated care and rehabilitation
Session: COPD: integrated care and rehabilitation
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4872
Disease area: Airway diseases

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A. Davison, D. Powrie, E. Paddison (Southend on Sea, United Kingdom). Lack of oximeters in primary care risks increasing the mortality from COPD. Eur Respir J 2011; 38: Suppl. 55, 4872

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