Journal of Radiology Nursing
Volume 29, Issue 3 , Pages 87-90 , September 2010

Distraction Strategies Used in Obtaining an MRI in Pediatrics: A Review of the Evidence

  • Vicki Netzke-Doyle

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Vicki Netzke-Doyle, Children's Hospital Boston, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115.

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 This paper has not received any grant support or financial assistance. This paper has not been previously presented.

PII: S1546-0843(10)00003-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jradnu.2009.12.005

Journal of Radiology Nursing
Volume 29, Issue 3 , Pages 87-90 , September 2010

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