Safety in EMS.

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Safety in EMS.

December 21, 2011

Brice JH, Patterson PD, eds. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2012;16:1-108.

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This special issue contains articles exploring safety improvement efforts in emergency medical services.

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June 18, 2008

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October 26, 2005

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