At a loss!!
Posted By: Probably not medical term, but just need some idea on 2007-10-23
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Jeez! Doc is usually very clear, but this I just can't figure out, but I'm looking to you guys for some help, because I might just be fried...
"She was seen in the emergency room on Thursday for severe headache and possible preictal aura. She had a brain CT that was unremarkable per report which patient S/L: HAN-DE-LE-RIS today. Also was given Ativan and Toradol."
I thought maybe "handed to us", but it just doesn't sound like that - at any speed. If anyone has an idea of what this might be, I would be most appreciative!! Thanks in advance.
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