November 2018 – Vascular Access – an evidence-based approach

November 19, 2018

The provision of central venous access, transfer of critically ill patients and advanced airway management.: Are advanced critical care practitioners safe and effective?

A great new Open Access article on the provision of central venous access, transfer of critically ill patients and advanced airway management: Are advanced critical care practitioners safe and effective? from the Journal of the Intensive Care Society

The provision of central venous access, transfer of critically ill patients and advanced airway management.: Are advanced critical care practitioners safe and effective?

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