Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care
Volume 36, Issue 3 , Pages 217-222 , May 2007

Diagnostic blood loss in mechanically ventilated patients

  • Carol Shaffer, RN, PhD, CCRN

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Carol Shaffer, RN, PhD, CCRN, 1850 Town Center Parkway Reston, VA 20190.

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PII: S0147-9563(06)00230-5

doi: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2006.09.001

Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care
Volume 36, Issue 3 , Pages 217-222 , May 2007

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