Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
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Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
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The pulmonary artery catheter in modern anesthesiology and intensive care: indications, benefits, and limitations

Andre P. Schmidt, Clovis T. Bevilacqua Filho, Eduarda S. Martinelli, Virgínia C. de Moura

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