Estimation of the correct length of tracheal tubes in adults
โ Scribed by N. Patel; R. P. Mahajan; F. R. Ellis
- Book ID
- 108624451
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2007
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 160 KB
- Volume
- 48
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0003-2409
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