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Glucagon.

Michael A Downes
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Despite its infrequent usage, glucagon is an important drug in the ED. It has both well established and less well established indications. This article reviews its role for the practising emergency physician.

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Michael A Downes. Glucagon.. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1442-2026.2003.00506.x

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