Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews
Volume 6, Issue 2 , Pages 57-62 , June 2006

Understanding Blood Gas Interpretation

  • Beth Brown, RNC, MSN

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondences to Beth Brown, RNC, MSN, 1174 Kylemore Court, Dayton, OH 45459.
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  • Bonnie Eilerman, RN, MSN, CNP

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doi: 10.1053/j.nainr.2006.03.005

Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews
Volume 6, Issue 2 , Pages 57-62 , June 2006