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

Andrew W. HitchingsClinical Toxicology, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and King’s Health Partners, London, UK;Clinical Pharmacology, Division of Biomedical Sciences, St George’s, University of London, London, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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David M. WoodClinical Toxicology, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and King’s Health Partners, London, UK;King’s College London, London, UK
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Charlotte Warren-GashClinical Toxicology, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and King’s Health Partners, London, UK;Research Department of Infection & Population Health, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
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Sara Gil RivasSunny Meed Surgery, Woking, UK
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Paul I. DarganClinical Toxicology, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and King’s Health Partners, London, UK;King’s College London, London, UK
Pages 77-82 | Received 20 Oct 2012, Accepted 28 Dec 2012, Published online: 17 Jan 2013

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