Air Medical Journal
Volume 27, Issue 6 , Pages 299-302 , November 2008

Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome: Implications for Transport Management and Care

  • Jonathan F. Guilfoyle, MD, FRCPC

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: J. Guilfoyle, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, BC Children's and Women's Hospital, 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V7E 5N7
    • ,
  • Andrew J. Macnab, MD, FRCPC, FRCPCH, FCAHS

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PII: S1067-991X(08)00183-1

doi: 10.1016/j.amj.2008.08.003

Air Medical Journal
Volume 27, Issue 6 , Pages 299-302 , November 2008

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