Use of IPC for Treatment of Post-Traumatic Edema Should Not

question 10

Multiple Choice

Use of IPC for treatment of post-traumatic edema should not be performed during which of the following stages of healing?

• A) Acute
• B) Subacute
• C) Chronic
• D) Maturation

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