Pediatric Patient Safety in the Emergency Department.

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Pediatric Patient Safety in the Emergency Department.

April 28, 2010

Krug SE, ed. Oakbrook Terrace, IL: Joint Commission Resources and the American Academy of Pediatrics; 2010. ISBN: 9781599402123.

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This book presents tools, examples, strategies, and guidance to help health care leaders and front line personnel provide safe emergency care to pediatric patients.

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