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Editorial
. 2016 Aug;101(8):685.
doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2015-310055. Epub 2016 Apr 12.

Pulse oximetry: an important first step in improving health outcomes, but is of little use if there is no oxygen

Peter P Moschovis  1 , Patricia L Hibberd  2
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Editorial

Pulse oximetry: an important first step in improving health outcomes, but is of little use if there is no oxygen

Peter P Moschovis et al. Arch Dis Child. 2016 Aug.
No abstract available

Keywords: Global Health; Oxygen; Pneumonia; Pulse Oximetry.

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