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Derivation and internal validation of a clinical prediction score to predict major effect or death in acute metamfetamine toxicity

Rex Pui Kin Lama Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Chi Keung Chanb Hong Kong Poison Information Centre, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, ChinaView further author information
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Man Li Tseb Hong Kong Poison Information Centre, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, ChinaView further author information
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Eric Ho Yin Lauc School of Public Health, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, ChinaView further author information
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Zonglin Daic School of Public Health, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, ChinaView further author information
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Matthew Sik Hon Tsuid Accident and Emergency Department, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, ChinaView further author information
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Timothy Hudson Rainera Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, ChinaView further author information
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Pages 146-152 | Received 17 Sep 2022, Accepted 27 Dec 2022, Published online: 16 Feb 2023

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