Air Medical Journal
Volume 25, Issue 4 , Pages 138-142 , July 2006

3-month-old boy with a liver mass: Conclusion

  • David W. Ross, DO, FACEP

      Affiliations

    • David Ross, DO, FACEP, has served as the medical director of Flight for Life in Colorado Springs, Colorado, since 1996.
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  • Carol Wichman, BSN, MSN

      Affiliations

    • Carol Wichman, BSN, MSN, is the clinical coordinator of the Colorado Springs base of the statewide Flight for Life program.

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 The following article concludes an actual patient case involving air transport. Minor details have been changed solely to protect the patient's privacy. We conclude this case with a discussion of how the patient was actually managed, the outcome, a review of related medical literature, and interviews with medical/transport experts.If you are aware of cases that might be suitable as a subject for Case Review, please submit the details to David Ross at DRDR0682@aol.com.

PII: S1067-991X(06)00070-8

doi: 10.1016/j.amj.2006.04.004

Air Medical Journal
Volume 25, Issue 4 , Pages 138-142 , July 2006

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