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Editorial
. 2016 Nov;102(5):1438-1443.
doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2016.02.011.

Should Family Presence Be Allowed During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation?

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Should Family Presence Be Allowed During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation?

Karen J Brasel et al. Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Nov.
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