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Focus on Pediatrics

Emergency Medical Services Bypass of the Closest Facility for Pediatric Patients

Jennifer N. FisheCorrespondence[email protected]
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Kevin J. PsoterView further author information
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Pages 485-490 | Received 06 Jul 2018, Accepted 04 Dec 2018, Published online: 08 Jan 2019

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