Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care
Volume 37, Issue 1 , Pages 54-60 , January 2008

Respiratory distress: A model of responses and behaviors to an asphyxial threat for patients who are unable to self-report

  • Margaret L. Campbell, PhD, RN, FAAN

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Margaret L. Campbell, PhD, RN, FAAN, Center for Health Research, College of Nursing, Wayne State University, 5557 Cass Ave., Detroit, MI 48202.

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doi: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2007.05.007

Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care
Volume 37, Issue 1 , Pages 54-60 , January 2008

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