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protocol
protocol
pro·to·col
/ˈprōtəˌkäl/
Noun
A clinical protocol is a written document describing the steps in the care of patients in an emergency, such as cardiopulmonary arrest. For example, a patient in respiratory distress can be given oxygen without contacting medical control.
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