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Position Statement

Appropriate and Safe Utilization of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services: A Joint Position Statement with Resource Document

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Pages 521-525 | Received 03 Apr 2013, Accepted 02 Apr 2013, Published online: 08 Jul 2013

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