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Optic nerve sheath diameter measurement using bedside ultrasound: Is it accurate?

Citation Information : Optic nerve sheath diameter measurement using bedside ultrasound: Is it accurate?. Indian J Crit Care Med 2015; 19 (8):443-445.

DOI: 10.4103/0972-5229.162456

License: CC BY-ND 3.0

Published Online: 01-07-2016

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2015; The Author(s).


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