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Chapter 1. Preparing for the Patient Encounter Ch
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Chapter 5. Fundamentals of Physical Examination
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Chapter 8. Interpretation of Blood Gases
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Chapter 12. Neonatal and Pediatric Assessment
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Chapter 13. Older Patient Assessment
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Chapter 14. Monitoring in Critical Care Chapte
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Chapter 19. Sleep and Breathing Assessment
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