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Implementation of a high-performance cardiopulmonary resuscitation protocol at a collegiate emergency medical services program

, BS, NREMT & , MD, MS, NRP
Pages 329-333 | Received 15 Jun 2015, Accepted 13 Dec 2015, Published online: 18 Mar 2016

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