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Priyanka Gupta1, Prashant Nasa2
1Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care, Lifecare Hospital (Burjeel Group), Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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How to cite this article: Gupta P, Nasa P. Author Response: Balanced Electrolyte Solutions in Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Where does Sterofundin Stand? Indian J Crit Care Med 2025;29(2):196.
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