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Oct 18, 2007 09:40 AM

unna boots


can lvns apply unna boots in that state of california legally???

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from SAHMU4IA
Old Oct 18, 2007, 09:50 PM

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with a doctor's written order.
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Old Oct 19, 2007, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by scripps2007 View Post
can lvns apply unna boots in that state of california legally???
I believe it's legal but check with your facility and also with the doctor because I was told once that Doppler ultrasound to check perfusion in the affected lower extremity should be done prior to application of unna boots so you want to make sure those were done first.
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