THE NEONATAL SURVIVAL GUIDE Assimilated by Jenn Michalec, Michael Southgate, Sarah Taylor, Toby Cox, and Carrie Finch Last update- July 2007 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS NICU Websites…

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1. FOLEY’S CATHETER 2. • Foley’s catheter is a self-retainingcatheter made up of latex.• It is made to be self-retaining by means ofa balloon which should be inflated…

1. FOLEY’S CATHETER 2. • Foley’s catheter is a self-retainingcatheter made up of latex.• It is made to be self-retaining by means ofa balloon which should be inflated…

1. Dermatologic Procedures:Pearls and Pitfalls ByDaniel J. Ladd, Jr., D.O. Dermatology Resident, KCOM 2. Financial Disclosure Lecture sponsored by DERMIK Very generous considering…

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