E:A wave ratio per Stedman's
Posted By: QA lady on 2008-12-01
In Reply to: Lungs, harsh cough with no s/l "E to A" changes, but a few rhonchi. nm - Jessica
Subject: E:A wave ratio per Stedman's
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