Journal of Critical Care
Volume 21, Issue 3 , Pages 267-270 , September 2006

Electromagnetic interference in critical care

  • Stephen E. Lapinsky, MB, BCh, MSc, FRCPC

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Canada M5G1X5. Tel.: +1 416 586 4800x3211; fax: +1 416 586 8480.
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  • Anthony C. Easty, BSc (Hons), PhD

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PII: S0883-9441(06)00049-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2006.03.010

Journal of Critical Care
Volume 21, Issue 3 , Pages 267-270 , September 2006

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