International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 18, Issue 2 , Pages 103-105 , April 2009

Cricoid pressure

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2009.01.002

International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 18, Issue 2 , Pages 103-105 , April 2009

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