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Study NCT ID:
NCT01735760
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2013-11-26
First Post:
2012-11-24
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Ultrasound Examination Versus Palpation to Locate the Cricothyroid Membrane
Sponsor:
Organization:
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