The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 119, Issue 4 , Pages 335-340 , April 2006

Cardiocerebral Resuscitation Improves Survival of Patients with Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

  • Michael J. Kellum, MD

      Affiliations

    • Mercy Health System, Janesville, Wis
    • ,
  • Kevin W. Kennedy, MS

      Affiliations

    • Mercy Health System, Janesville, Wis
    • ,
  • Gordon A. Ewy, MD

      Affiliations

    • Sarver Heart Center, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson.
    • Corresponding Author InformationRequests for reprints should be addressed to Gordon A. Ewy, MD, Sarver Heart Center, University of Arizona College of Medicine, 1501 North Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724.

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PII: S0002-9343(05)01080-6

doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2005.11.014

The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 119, Issue 4 , Pages 335-340 , April 2006

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