Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Volume 22, Issue 6 , Pages 1057-1074 , December 2008

Anti-shock garment in postpartum haemorrhage

  • Suellen Miller, CNM, PhD (Director, Safe Motherhood Programs)

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Tel.: +415 597 9394; Fax: +415 597 9300.
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  • Hilarie B. Martin, BA (Data Analyst, Safe Motherhood Programs)
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  • Jessica L. Morris, MA (Project Specialist, Safe Motherhood Programs)

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doi: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2008.08.008

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