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Recurrent asystole during electrocauterization: an uncommon hazard in common situations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 June 2005

N. Dalibon ,
E. Pelle-Lancien ,
P. Puyo ,
J.-F. Leclerc  and
M. Fischler
N. Dalibon
Affiliation:
Department of Anaesthesiology, Foch Hospital, Suresnes, France
E. Pelle-Lancien
Affiliation:
Department of Anaesthesiology, Foch Hospital, Suresnes, France
P. Puyo
Affiliation:
Department of Thoracic Surgery, Foch Hospital, Suresnes, France
J.-F. Leclerc
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiology, Parly II CMC, Le Chesnay, France
M. Fischler
Affiliation:
Department of Anaesthesiology, Foch Hospital, Suresnes, France
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European Journal of Anaesthesiology , Volume 22 , Issue 6 , June 2005 , pp. 476 - 478
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© 2005 European Society of Anaesthesiology

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