Patient Safety in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.

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Patient Safety in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.

January 3, 2007

Frush KS, Hohenhaus SM eds. Clin Pediatr Emerg Med. 2006;7(4):213-283.

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This special issue provides 11 articles on various aspects of ensuring safety in pediatric emergency care, including the use of rapid response teams and family involvement in care.

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