The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 148, Issue 3 , Pages 289-291 , March 2006

Cardiovascular support in the preterm: Treatments in search of indications

  • K.J. Barrington, MB, ChB

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Keith J. Barrington, Paediatrics and Obstetrics & Gynaecology, McGill University, Director NICU, Royal Victoria Hospital, Room C7.80, 687 Pine Ave W, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1A1, Canada
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  • E.M. Dempsey, MB, BCh

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PII: S0022-3476(05)01242-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2005.12.056

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 148, Issue 3 , Pages 289-291 , March 2006

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