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Lung Exam apices

Posted By: Tammy on 2007-12-31
In Reply to: Lungs have clear apices with some faint wheezes. (?) - MT50

Subject: Lung Exam apices

That's it!  That's it!  Good grief.  Where is my brain today?


Thank you very very much.  You're a genius!  


 




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