Journal of Radiology Nursing
Volume 29, Issue 2 , Pages 37-47 , June 2010

Radiation-Induced Skin Injuries During Interventional Radiography Procedures

  • Shelley Giordano, DHSc, RT (R) (MR) (ARRT)

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Shelley Giordano, Radiologist Assistant Program, Quinnipiac University, 275 Mount Carmel Avenue, Mail Drop NH1-HSC, Hamden, CT 06518.

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PII: S1546-0843(10)00036-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jradnu.2010.03.004

Journal of Radiology Nursing
Volume 29, Issue 2 , Pages 37-47 , June 2010

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