Seizures in older adults: Assessment and support in the ED

Authors

  • Cathy Sendecki

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29173/cjen499

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Published

2016-01-01

How to Cite

Sendecki, C. (2016). Seizures in older adults: Assessment and support in the ED. Canadian Journal of Emergency Nursing, 39(1), 31–35. https://doi.org/10.29173/cjen499