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Pediatrics, on vital signs. Pt is 47 inches, 46 pounds in weight, has an s/l "LFC" of 21.5 in

Posted By: tracy on 2007-07-03
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Subject: Pediatrics, on vital signs. Pt is 47 inches, 46 pounds in weight, has an s/l "LFC" of 21.5 inches.




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