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Spinal Motion Restriction: An Educational and Implementation Program to Redefine Prehospital Spinal Assessment and Care

James F. Morrissey
, EMT P, MA,
Elsie R. Kusel
, EMT-P &
Karl A. SporerCorrespondence[email protected]
, MD, FACEP, FACP
Pages 429-432 | Published online: 18 Feb 2014

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