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Research Article| Volume 156, PA23-A34, November 2020

Evidence Evaluation Process and Management of Potential Conflicts of Interest

2020 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations
      — H. James Harrington

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