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Pediatrics & Neonatology

At eye-level with tiny giants

Caring for Pediatrics and Neonatology Patients

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Pediatrics & Neonatology: Risks

Risk Prevention in PED

Risk Prevention is even more important in pediatrics, as significant risks such as air embolism or drug incompatibility may be life threatening to small patients. 

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