A paediatric asthma clinical pathway in the emergency department – a tool to prevent hospital admission? A retrospective non randomised controlled study

S. Dewlett, A. Shah, P. Pillai, T. Cally (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Impact of asthma on children's lives and the effects of education
Session: Impact of asthma on children's lives and the effects of education
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4442
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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