Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 24-35 , February 2008

A Clinical Evaluation of the Cost and Time Effectiveness of the ASPAN Hypothermia Guideline

  • Devon Berry, PhD, RN

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Devon Berry, RN, PhD, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati, 3110 Vine St, PO Box 210038, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0038
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  • Cherrie Wick, RN, BSN
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  • Penny Magons, BA, RN

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PII: S1089-9472(07)00271-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jopan.2007.09.010

Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 24-35 , February 2008

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