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Erlang loss models for the static deployment of ambulances

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  • Shane Henderson
  • Huseyin Topaloglu

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  • Mateo Restrepo & Shane Henderson & Huseyin Topaloglu, 2009. "Erlang loss models for the static deployment of ambulances," Health Care Management Science, Springer, vol. 12(1), pages 67-79, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:hcarem:v:12:y:2009:i:1:p:67-79
    DOI: 10.1007/s10729-008-9077-4
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