Review of supplemental oxygen and respiratory support for paediatric emergency care in sub-Saharan Africa
Introduction: In African countries, respiratory infections and severe sepsis are common causes of respiratory failure and mortality in children under five years of age. Mortality and morbidity in these children could be reduced with adequate respiratory support in the emergency care setting. The pur...
Main Authors: | Andreas Hansmann, Brenda May Morrow, Hans-Joerg Lang |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017-01-01
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Series: | African Journal of Emergency Medicine |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211419X17301751 |
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