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Original Contributions

Effectiveness of a Novel Rapid Infusion Device and Clinician Education for Early Fluid Therapy by Emergency Medical Services in Sepsis Patients: A Pre-Post Observational Study

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Received 16 Jun 2023, Accepted 17 Nov 2023, Published online: 11 Dec 2023

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