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Right, but is it just pneumo boots?

Posted By: lisa on 2009-06-21
In Reply to: pneumo boots is just short for pneumatic compression boots. nm - Bah with the BOS

Subject: Right, but is it just pneumo boots?




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pneumo boots is just short for pneumatic compression boots. nm
Subject: pneumo boots is just short for pneumatic compression boots. nm

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pneumo boots? Pneumoboots-capped?
Subject: pneumo boots? Pneumoboots-capped?

can't remember, is it pneumo boots? or pneumo-boots, or Pneumoboots? capped or not?


pneumo shot
Subject: pneumo shot


boots
Subject: boots

Could be PRAFO - Pressure Relief Ankle Foot Orthosis
Alp boots?
Subject: Alp boots?

I have heard this more than once- they are referring to the sequential compression devices they put on the patient's legs, but I have never been able to find the term anywhere.  Does anyone out there know if it is Alp boots or ALP boots?  Thanks!
Cam boots - nm
Subject: Cam boots - nm


There are Venodyne boots
Subject: There are Venodyne boots

that are pneumatic boots used during surgery...??
ever heard of Ona boots?- is this right?
Subject: ever heard of Ona boots?- is this right?

he had a foot amputation and he is being seen for left inguinal crease pain.


much thanks so anyone who can help


s/l Pray fed boots
Subject: s/l Pray fed boots

Sentence: Pray fed boots were implemented with aggressive turning.
? boots for DVT prophylaxis
Subject: ? boots for DVT prophylaxis

Sentence is:  For DVT prophylaxis, __________ (s/l PAS, DAS or BAS, definitely AS at the end) boots for DVT prophylaxis tonight and Lovenox and will be started in the morning.


multipodis boots
Subject: multipodis boots


Waffle boots?
Subject: Waffle boots?

For while an elderly patient when she in bed. She has mushy heels but no edema.  Thanks.


TED hose and s/l Dennudyne boots
Subject: TED hose and s/l Dennudyne boots

Used during lap chole.


 


Thanks.


it's CAM boots - all caps, trademark
Subject: it's CAM boots - all caps, trademark

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beginning of the surgery...s/l eth-i-dee boots were placed. nm
Subject: beginning of the surgery...s/l eth-i-dee boots were placed. nm

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Are you talking about Unna boots?
Subject: Are you talking about Unna boots?

nm
No- pneumatic compression boots
Subject: No- pneumatic compression boots

they are referred to as "pneumo boots" - I think that is correct, but just wondering if anyone else can confirm
SCD boots, (sequential compression device) nm
Subject: SCD boots, (sequential compression device) nm

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google "Currie Medical Specialties" and you will find ALP boots. /nm
Subject: google "Currie Medical Specialties" and you will find ALP boots. /nm


Yep, waffle boots is correct. Type of night splint to offload pressure on the heels.
Subject: Yep, waffle boots is correct. Type of night splint to offload pressure on the heels.

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