323Knowledge, attitudes, and infection prevention practices regarding multidrug-resistant organisms among Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers
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323. Knowledge, attitudes, and infection prevention practices regarding multidrug-resistant organisms among Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers Stephen Liang, MD; Paige Vantassell, BS; Brian Froelke, MD; Remle Crowe, BS, NREMT; Melissa Bentley, MS, NRP; Division of Infectious Diseases, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO; Division of Emergency Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO; National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Columbus, OH
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دوره 1 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2014