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Comment
. 2014 Feb 19;18(1):408.
doi: 10.1186/cc13735.

Avoidable statistical pitfalls in analyzing length of stay in intensive care units or hospitals

Martin Wolkewitz
Comment

Avoidable statistical pitfalls in analyzing length of stay in intensive care units or hospitals

Martin Wolkewitz. Crit Care. .
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