Of hemorrhagic shock, spherical cows and Aloe vera
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The central question explored in this commentary is whether the beneficial effects of an Aloe vera derived drag-reducing polymer during hemorrhagic shock is due to its O2 radical scavenging properties or to changes in blood rheology.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Critical Care
دوره 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004