Safety issues and concerns for the neurological patient in the emergency department.

Edward M. Manno

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Safety issues and concerns for the neurological patient in the emergency department.

July 9, 2008

Manno EM. Neurocrit Care. 2008;9(2):259-64.

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This review identifies evidence related to the safety of neurological patients in emergency care and recommends several strategies to guide initial improvements.

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