Standardisation of Anaesthesia Carts: Impact, Adherence and Challenges in Portuguese Hospitals
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Anesthesiologists/standards, Anesthesiology/standards, Medication Errors/prevention & control, Operating Rooms, Patient SafetyDownloads
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