Prospective evaluation of patients refused admission to an intensive care unit: triage, futility and outcome. [electronic resource]
- Intensive care medicine Sep 2001
- 1459-65 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
0342-4642
10.1007/s001340101041 doi
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