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Evidence based synthesis for prevention of noninvasive ventilation related facial pressure ulcers

Jaber S. Alqahtani and Mohammed D. AlAhmari
Saudi Medical Journal May 2018, 39 (5) 443-452; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2018.5.22058
Jaber S. Alqahtani
From the Respiratory Care Department, Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences, Dhahran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
MSc, BSRC
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Mohammed D. AlAhmari
From the Respiratory Care Department, Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences, Dhahran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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