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Evaluation of Capnography Sampling Line Compatibility and Accuracy when Used with a Portable Capnography Monitor
Published on: September 29, 2020
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Canadian national consensus guidelines for naloxone prescribing by pharmacists
Ross T Tsuyuki1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, Vinita Arora1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, Mark Barnes1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
1University of Alberta (Tsuyuki, So), Edmonton, Alberta.
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