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To the clinicians, residents, medical students, NPs, PAs, EMTs, and paramedics who provide emergency care around the world.
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Judith E. Tintinalli, MD, MS
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Dedicated with love and respect to my father and father-in-law, two veterans from the Greatest Generation, on the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II.
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J. Stephan Stapczynski, MD
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For my parents: my mother, Simone, for her continued love and support, and in loving memory of my father, Mark.
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I thank: My family, who always believe in me and make this all possible; my partners, who bring excellence to my eyes each day; and those seeking emergency care, trusting that all will be well.
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To the patients, nurses, students, and mentors who teach me every day, and to my family and partner for their love and support.
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Garth D. Meckler, MD, MSHS
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To my family, mentors, residents, and students who continue to give meaning to this work.
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