Setting Expectations for ECMO: Improving Communication Between Clinical Teams and Decision Makers
By: Ashley L. Stephens and Courtenay R. Bruce
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.14797/mdcj-14-2-120 | Journal eISSN: 1947-6108
Language: English
Page range: 120 - 125
Published on: Apr 1, 2018
Published by: Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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© 2018 Ashley L. Stephens, Courtenay R. Bruce, published by Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
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