Best practice in nasogastric and gastrostomy feeding in children.
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چکیده
Nasogastric and gastrostomy tube feeding in children was highlighted by the Scottish Community Children's Nursing Network as an area in which there were shared concerns over inconsistencies in practice. This led to the development of a best practice statement.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing times
دوره 99 33 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003