Does a training programme in chest drain insertion improve patient safety?

T. Vatopoulou, C. Dave, A. James, D. McLeod (Birmingham, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Medical education
Session: Medical education
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2848
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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