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Analysis of the operation of the SCD Response intermittent compression system

Rh. J. Morris Department of Medical Physics and Bioengineering, University of Wales College of Medicine, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XN, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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H. Griffiths Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XW, UK
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J. P. Woodcock Department of Medical Physics and Bioengineering, University of Wales College of Medicine, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XN, UK
Pages 111-116 | Published online: 04 Aug 2009

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