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auscultatory

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auscultatory
pertaining to auscultation.
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It is easier to obtain an aspirate from a large-bore tube to test its pH and observe its appearance; however, these methods (though far better than the auscultatory method) are not as accurate as radiography.
Confirmation of nasogastric tube placement by Metheny, Norma / American Journal of Critical Care
[paragraph]) Included cough, dyspnea or tachypnea, rigor and/or chills, pleuritic chest pain, purulent sputum, or changes in the characteristics of sputum, and auscultatory findings.
Avian influenza H5N1 screening of intensive care unit patients with ... by Mundy, Linda M. / Emerging Infectious Diseases
Health care practitioners, however, should be aware of the influence of "artifacts" on auscultatory findings.
Effect of Positioning on Recorded Lung Sound Intensities in Subjects ... by Burns, Yvonne / Physical Therapy
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