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Education and Practice

Paramedic Training for Proficient Prehospital Endotracheal Intubation

, BS, , MD, , MD, MSc, , MD, , MD & , MD
Pages 103-108 | Received 10 Jan 2009, Accepted 01 May 2009, Published online: 30 Nov 2009

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