Dose conversion ratio for continuous intravenous infusion of fentanyl and fentanyl transdermal patches (reservoir-type)
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Transdermal fentanyl patches in small animals.
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عنوان ژورنال: Palliative Care Research
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1880-5302
DOI: 10.2512/jspm.7.218