An Alternative Method for Treating Exertional Heat Stroke: Tarp-Assisted Cooling
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عنوان ژورنال: Athletic Training & Sports Health Care
سال: 2019
ISSN: 1942-5864,1942-5872
DOI: 10.3928/19425864-20190422-01