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PLC's for prophylaxis ??? - MTinTexas


Posted: Jan 17, 2010

Can you help me with the abbreviation for PLC?

Our hospitalist states ... the patient was placed on PLC's for prophylaxis ...

Thanks in advance!!!

what is the condition and/or diagnosis? - sm

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Does he indicate what the PLCs are being used for?

PLCs=pneumatic leg compressions ? nm - flybye

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nm

YES - thank you ...that makes sense - MTinTexas.com

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anemia, retroperitoneal bleed ...

1. Prophylaxis. We will continue the patient on proton-pump inhibitor. We will get the patient PLCs.

1. Prophylaxis. I will put PLCs on the patient and give her some Protonix.


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