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wound care, s/l "per-fours"... - Hi there!


Posted: Mar 06, 2011

"The patient was placed in s/l "per-fours" (four layers) to both lower extremities and had legs elevated."

Feels like I should know this, but I'm drawing a blank. Any help greatly appreciated!

Profore? nm - midwestmt

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nm

Thanks, midwestmt! - Hi there!

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Hit "send" and refreshed the board just in time to see your note. Thanks for your time!

Never mind, it's Profore. - Hi there!

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Time for me to take a break, evidently.


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