SCD's

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Specializes in ER, Med-Surg, EMS.

Can anyone tell me what SCD stands for? I can't find the actual defination of this abbreviation!

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Specializes in Med/Surge, ER.

sequential compression devices

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Specializes in ER, Med-Surg, EMS.

Thanks...

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Specializes in ER/Trauma.

Also known as:

ALPs (Alternating leg pressure)

Pneumoboots

Pneumostockings

Pneumatic sleeves

Air hose

LOL. It's almost as if every surgeon has his/her own term for referring to the blighters...

:)

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