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Timing of withdrawal of life-sustaining therapy in traumatic brain injury: exploring indicators of poor prognosis in adult and geriatric populations

Jennifer Batha Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, VA, USAView further author information
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Martin Barylakb Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, VA, USAView further author information
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Edward Keddac Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Blacksburg, VA, USAView further author information
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Ellen Harveya Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, VA, USAView further author information
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Tonja Lockleara Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, VA, USAView further author information
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Melissa Martineza Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, VA, USAView further author information
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Bryan Colliera Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, VA, USA;d Department of Surgery, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, VA, USAView further author information
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Justin Weppnera Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, VA, USA;e Department of Internal Medicine, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, VA, USA;f Department of Internal Medicine, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Blacksburg, VA, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 267-272 | Received 02 Aug 2023, Accepted 20 Jan 2024, Published online: 31 Jan 2024

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