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kestrel91316

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10. I have an 18 yo patient here today. He's starting to show his age. We're sedating him for a major

Reply to Are_grits_groceries (Original post)

Mon Oct 29, 2012, 12:58 PM

Oct 2012

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combout and some lab tests today. He's not sick, we're just doing followup on long-term issues with kidneys

ETA: I lied. He's 20. I just gave him a tiny bit of torb and ace. To be followed by a tiny bit of ketamine and valium, but only because of all the combing we have to do which will be uncomfortable.

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Paul Krugman's 19 year old cat passed. He needs some good vibes! [View all] Are_grits_groceries Oct 2012 OP

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I have an 18 yo patient here today. He's starting to show his age. We're sedating him for a major kestrel91316 Oct 2012 #10

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