Subcutaneous infusion in palliative care: The neria™ soft infusion set

International Journal of Palliative Nursing

Volumn 18, Issue 11, 2012, Pages 526-530

  Gabriel, Janice ^a  

^a Central South Coast Cancer Network   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Device securement; Palliative care; Subcutaneous infusion; Syringe pumps (drivers)

Indexed keywords

EID: 84871555364     PISSN: 13576321     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.12968/ijpn.2012.18.11.526     Document Type: Article

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