The Effect of Respiratory Therapist-Initiated Treatment Protocols on Patient Outcomes and Resource Utilization
Authors:
- Marin H. KollefMKMarin H. Kollef
- Steven D. ShapiroSSSteven D. Shapiro
- Darnetta ClinkscaleDCDarnetta Clinkscale
- Lisa CracchioloLCLisa Cracchiolo
- Donna ClaytonDCDonna Clayton
- Russ WilnerRWRuss Wilner
- Linda HossinLHLinda Hossin
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