Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 34, Issue 1 , Pages 37-40 , February 2008

Use of Dialysis Access in Emergent Situations

  • Meagan A. Manning, RN, MSN, ARNP

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationFor correspondence, write: Meagan A. Manning, RN, MSN, ARNP, 4700 Point Fosdick Dr, Ste 102, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

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PII: S0099-1767(07)00196-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jen.2007.03.018

Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 34, Issue 1 , Pages 37-40 , February 2008