Pediatric spinal immobilization: C-spines, car seats, and color-coded collars.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of emergency nursing: JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association
دوره 30 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004