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. 2008 Sep;34(9):1738-9; author reply 1737.
doi: 10.1007/s00134-008-1132-6. Epub 2008 May 8.

Treating intracranial hypertension in traumatic brain injury: keep it cool!

Kees H Polderman, David K Menon, Armand R J Girbes
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Treating intracranial hypertension in traumatic brain injury: keep it cool!

Kees H Polderman et al. Intensive Care Med. 2008 Sep.
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