Challenges in critical care obstetrics in West Africa

International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia

Volumn 16, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 314-315

  Okafor, U V ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA   (Nigeria)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

AFRICA; ARTICLE; CAUSE OF DEATH; DISEASE COURSE; ECONOMIC ASPECT; FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT; HEALTH CARE DELIVERY; HEALTH CARE PLANNING; HEALTH EDUCATION; HEALTH INSURANCE; HUMAN; INTENSIVE CARE; INTENSIVE CARE UNIT; MATERNAL MORTALITY; MEDICAL PRACTICE; OBSTETRIC CARE; PREGNANCY COMPLICATION;

EID: 34548498877     PISSN: 0959289X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2007.03.011     Document Type: Note

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