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Underuse of epinephrine for the treatment of anaphylaxis: missed opportunities

Benjamin T PrinceDivision of Allergy and Immunology, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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Irene MikhailDivision of Allergy and Immunology, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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David R StukusDivision of Allergy and Immunology, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USACorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 143-151 | Published online: 20 Jun 2018

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