Apnea — Ventilation Using a Bag Valve Mask With Integrated Internal Handle
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Single Rescuer Ventilation Using a Bag Valve Mask With Integrated Internal Handle Versus Standard Bag Valve Mask in a Manikin Model: A Randomized Crossover Trial
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