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. 2018 Mar;68(668):153-154.
doi: 10.3399/bjgp18X695273.

Management of exertional heat stroke: a practical update for primary care physicians

Edward Walter  1 , Kiki Steel  2
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Management of exertional heat stroke: a practical update for primary care physicians

Edward Walter et al. Br J Gen Pract. 2018 Mar.
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  • Management of exertional heat stroke.
    Adams WM. Adams WM. Br J Gen Pract. 2018 Sep;68(674):415-416. doi: 10.3399/bjgp18X698477. Br J Gen Pract. 2018. PMID: 30166376 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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