Journal of the American College of Surgeons
Volume 211, Issue 2 , Pages 153-168 , August 2010

Wherever the Dart Lands: Toward the Ideal Trauma System

Presented at the American College of Surgeons 95th Annual Clinical Congress, Chicago, IL, October 2009.

  • A. Brent Eastman, MD, FACS

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence address: A Brent Eastman, MD, 4275 Campus Point Ct, San Diego, CA 92121-1513

Received 7 May 2010 ,Accepted 7 May 2010.

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PII: S1072-7515(10)00339-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2010.05.004

Journal of the American College of Surgeons
Volume 211, Issue 2 , Pages 153-168 , August 2010

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