Journal of Vascular Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 1 , Pages 17-21 , March 2006

Non–heart-beating organ donation: Issues and ethics for the critical care nurse

  • Theresa E. DeVeaux, CRNP, MS, CCRN, CV

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Theresa E. DeVeaux, CRNP, MS, CCRN, CV, Maryland Vascular Center, 301 Hospital Drive, Glen Burnie, MD 21061.

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PII: S1062-0303(05)00192-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jvn.2005.11.004

Journal of Vascular Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 1 , Pages 17-21 , March 2006

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