Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 30, Issue 2 , Pages 141-147 , April 2004

Intranasal Drug Delivery: An Alternative to Intravenous Administration in Selected Emergency Cases

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doi: 10.1016/j.jen.2004.01.006

Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 30, Issue 2 , Pages 141-147 , April 2004

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