A time and motion study of the use of spacers and nebulisers for administering bronchodilators to those with non-life threatening asthma attending emergency departments

N. Mason, N. Roberts, N. Yard, M. R. Partridge (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Traditional and novel approaches to assess and achieve asthma control
Session: Traditional and novel approaches to assess and achieve asthma control
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 269
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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