Time Required to Rectify Inhaler Errors Among Experienced Subjects With Faulty Technique.
BACKGROUND: Regardless of the device used, many patients have difficulty maintaining proper inhaler technique over time. Repeated education from caregivers is required to ensure persistence of correct inhaler technique, but no information is available to evaluate the time required to rectify inhaler...
| Publicado en: | Respiratory Care Vol. 62; no. 4; pp. 409 - 415 |
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| Formato: | CEU research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
Apr2017
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