International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 19, Issue 3 , Pages 320-326 , July 2010

Ultrasound in obstetric anaesthesia: a review of current applications

  • P. Ecimovic

      Affiliations

    • Mater Misercordiae Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
    • ,
  • J.P.R. Loughrey

      Affiliations

    • Rotunda Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to: Dr. J.P.R. Loughrey, Department of Anaesthesia, Rotunda Hospital, Parnell Sq, Dublin 1, Ireland.

,Accepted 5 March 2010.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2010.03.006

International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 19, Issue 3 , Pages 320-326 , July 2010

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