Air Medical Journal
Volume 28, Issue 1 , Pages 40-46 , January 2009

Transfer of Patients Dependent on an Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Using Critical Care Services

  • Tracey D. Sinclair, RN

      Affiliations

    • Emergency Department, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH
    • ,
  • Howard A. Werman, MD

      Affiliations

    • MedFlight of Ohio, Emergency Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: Howard A. Werman, MD, MedFlight of Ohio, 2827 West Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43235

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PII: S1067-991X(08)00159-4

doi: 10.1016/j.amj.2008.07.013

Air Medical Journal
Volume 28, Issue 1 , Pages 40-46 , January 2009

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