Leapfrog and critical care: evidence- and reality-based intensive care for the 21st century.

Constantine A. Manthous

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Leapfrog and critical care: evidence- and reality-based intensive care for the 21st century.

March 27, 2005

Manthous CA. Am J Med. 2004;116(3):188-93.

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