Journal of Critical Care
Volume 23, Issue 3 , Pages 431-433 , September 2008

A case of severe hyperkalemia: fast, safe and effective treatment is required

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PII: S0883-9441(07)00088-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2007.06.004

Journal of Critical Care
Volume 23, Issue 3 , Pages 431-433 , September 2008

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