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Archive > February, 2005 Vol. VI, No. 2

Fast Facts About Fast Track Anesthesia

Which anesthetic techniques and induction agents are best suited to make this evolving form of ambulatory anesthesia work for you?

Rebecca S. Twersky, MD

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