Journal of Clinical Anesthesia
Volume 21, Issue 8 , Pages 574-578 , December 2009

Preoxygenation by 8 deep breaths in 60 seconds using the Mapleson A (Magill), the circle system, or the Mapleson D system

Received 5 November 2007 ,Revised 15 January 2009 ,Accepted 19 January 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2009.01.013

Journal of Clinical Anesthesia
Volume 21, Issue 8 , Pages 574-578 , December 2009

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