The use of subcutaneous infusion in medication administration

British Journal of Nursing

Volumn 22, Issue 14 SUPPL., 2013, Pages

  Gabriel, Janice ^a  

^a NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Device management; Palliative care; Parenteral medication; Sharps related injuries; Subcutaneous infusion devices; Subcutaneous medications; Syringe pumps (drivers)

Indexed keywords

EID: 84885223755     PISSN: 09660461     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2013.22.sup14.s6     Document Type: Article

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