Air Medical Journal
Volume 26, Issue 5 , Pages 240-247 , September 2007

Cardiovascular support in septic shock

  • David J. Dries, MSE, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: David J. Dries, MSE, MD, Regions Hospital, 640 Jackson St., St. Paul, MN 55101-2595

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PII: S1067-991X(07)00136-8

doi: 10.1016/j.amj.2007.06.001

Air Medical Journal
Volume 26, Issue 5 , Pages 240-247 , September 2007

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