If you’re rushing to decompress a lumbar spine and your patient’s INR (Internal Normalization Ratio — the time it takes for blood to clot) is singing soprano (>1.2), be prepared for a longer hospital stay and lower odds of a sweet, smooth home discharge.
The Spine-tingling Premise
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