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Towards accurate and automatic emergency department workflow characterization using a real-time locating system

Michael von Wagnera University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt, GermanyView further author information
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Alexander Quecka University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt, GermanyView further author information
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Pim Beekersb Philips Electronics Nederland B.V., Eindhoven, The NetherlandsView further author information
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Ludo Tolhuizenb Philips Electronics Nederland B.V., Eindhoven, The NetherlandsCorrespondence[email protected]
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Anne Synnatschkec Philips Market DACH GmbH, Hamburg, GermanyView further author information
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Josee Boesingc Philips Market DACH GmbH, Hamburg, GermanyView further author information
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Supriyo Chatterjeab Philips Electronics Nederland B.V., Eindhoven, The NetherlandsView further author information
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Pages 215-226 | Received 02 Jun 2022, Accepted 21 Jan 2023, Published online: 13 Feb 2023

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