Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 34, Issue 5 , Pages 490-491 , October 2008

Dog Bites: A Brief Case Review

  • Jean Mullins, BA

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationFor correspondence, write: Jean Mullins, BA, Oregon Health & Sciences University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, L604, Portland, OR 97239
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  • Maureen Harrahill, RN, MS, ACNP-CS

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 Section Editor: Angela Hackenschmidt, RN, MS, CEN

 Earn Up to 10 CE Hours. See page 494.

 Contributions for this column are welcomed and encouraged. Submissions should be sent to:Maureen Harrahill, RN, MS, ACNP-CS1404 SE Malden, Portland, OR 97202503 494-6007 • harrahim@ohsu.eduorAngela Hackenschmidt, RN, MS, CENEmergency Services, San Francisco General Hospital, 1001 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110415 206-6763 • angela.hackenschmidt@sfdph.org

PII: S0099-1767(08)00302-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jen.2008.06.009

Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 34, Issue 5 , Pages 490-491 , October 2008

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