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Research Articles

Determining the volume of toxic liquid ingestions in adults: accuracy of estimates by healthcare professionals and members of the public

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Pages 77-82 | Received 20 Oct 2012, Accepted 28 Dec 2012, Published online: 17 Jan 2013

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