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Does anyone ever take Lasix & K+ to assist with post op TT swelling? What if they already take it PRN for swelling?

January 6, 2017
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January 10, 2017

Answer: Diuretics after surgery

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January 9, 2017

Answer: Does anyone ever take Lasix & K+ to assist with post op TT swelling? What if they already take it PRN for swelling?

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January 9, 2017

Answer: Does anyone ever take Lasix & K+ to assist with post op TT swelling? What if they already take it PRN for swelling?

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January 8, 2017

Answer: No

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January 8, 2017

Answer: No

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January 9, 2017

Answer: Post op swelling

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