The Journal of Emergency Medicine
Volume 39, Issue 2 , Pages 194-197 , August 2010

In-Flight Thoracic Ultrasound Detection of Pneumothorax in Combat

  • Justin J. Madill, DO

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint Address: Justin Madill, do, 1735 Hazelwood Road, Clarksville, TN 37042

Received 26 March 2009 ,Revised 17 July 2009 ,Accepted 29 August 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2009.08.026

The Journal of Emergency Medicine
Volume 39, Issue 2 , Pages 194-197 , August 2010

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