Journal of Radiology Nursing
Volume 28, Issue 3 , Pages 73-76 , September 2009

Reducing the Trauma of Voiding Cystourethrograms Without Sedation

  • Kristina H. Hoerl, RN, BSN

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Kristina H. Hoerl, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, 600 North Wolfe Street, Nelson B 138C, Baltimore, MD 21287-1601.

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PII: S1546-0843(09)00069-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jradnu.2009.05.001

Journal of Radiology Nursing
Volume 28, Issue 3 , Pages 73-76 , September 2009