Seminars in Nephrology
Volume 29, Issue 3 , Pages 257-270 , May 2009

Hyponatremia in the Intensive Care Unit

  • Biff F. Palmer, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Biff F. Palmer, MD, Professor of Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390

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doi: 10.1016/j.semnephrol.2009.03.003

Seminars in Nephrology
Volume 29, Issue 3 , Pages 257-270 , May 2009

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