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Protocol type for Coumadin

Posted By: gerise on 2008-07-16
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Subject: Protocol type for Coumadin

I have a dictator that is saying what sounds like Coumadin per "joint X" protocol...  I cannot find this anywhere, but I may be hearing it incorrectly.  If anyone has any ideas, I'd appreciate it. 




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