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My Cardio-Pulmonary Function Test has been rescheduled for August 21st because my INR (international normalized ratio => used to determine blood coagulation) is too low.
Ah, well....
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Sleep Study <DONE>
Pulmonary Functions Test (monitor respiratory status / evaluate for trac h) <SCHEDULED OCT 14 >
Cardiac Monitor <IN PROGRESS>
ETCO2 Monitor <...
for my Pulmonary Functions Test. This test is vital in the big current decision of deciding whether I am ready... pictures so click it to go to them!
*Yawn and more yawn* goodnight all.
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