Ammonia abolishers: antibiotics for hepatic encephalopathy
Felicilda-Reynaldo, R.F.D.
Medsurg Nursing Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses 21(3): 173-175; Quiz 176
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 1092-0811 PMID: 22866441 Document Number: 658625
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