What are the ‘ideal’ features of an adrenaline (epinephrine) auto‐injector in the treatment of anaphylaxis?

@article{Frew2011WhatAT,
  title={What are the ‘ideal’ features of an adrenaline (epinephrine) auto‐injector in the treatment of anaphylaxis?},
  author={Anthony J. Frew},
  journal={Allergy},
  year={2011},
  volume={66}
}
  • A. Frew
  • Published 1 January 2011
  • Medicine
  • Allergy
To cite this article: Frew A.J. What are the ‘ideal’ features of an adrenaline (epinephrine) auto‐injector in the treatment of anaphylaxis? Allergy 2011; 66: 15–24. 
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