Asthma exacerbations in the emergency department (ED): re-audit of PEFR recording, severity grading and primary care follow-up after the introduction of a staff education program

H. Protheroe (Birmingham, United Kingdom)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Bronchial asthma management
Session: Bronchial asthma management
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 665
Disease area: Airway diseases

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