EMS mythology, Part 5. EMS myth #5: Steroids are effective in the treatment of acute spinal cord injury
Bledsoe, B.E.
Emergency Medical Services 32(7): 92
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0094-6575 PMID: 12889431 Document Number: 559722
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