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How incorrect is the use of adrenaline auto-injectors?

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Antiñolo, F.M.G. How incorrect is the use of adrenaline auto-injectors?. Intern Emerg Med 10, 887–888 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11739-015-1290-9

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