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Seidman, S.F., Marx, G.F., Eldor, J. et al. Epinephrine test dose is not warranted for confirmation of intravascular migration of epidural catheter in a parturient. Can J Anaesth 35, 104–106 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03010560
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