International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 2-6 , January 2006

Height of confusion: assessing regional blocks before caesarean section

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2005.06.010

International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 2-6 , January 2006

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