-2 degrees dorsiflexion, or minus 2 degrees dorsiflexion--brain freeze thanks
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Do you type it 98 degrees or do you use the degrees symbol.
Subject: Do you type it 98 degrees or do you use the degrees symbol.
Do you type it 98 degrees or do you use the degrees symbol.
Also, what is the correct way to type x-ray? X-ray??
dorsiflexion
Subject: dorsiflexion
Normally they say dorsiflexion and plantar flexion.
Subject: Normally they say dorsiflexion and plantar flexion.
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dorsiflexion and plantar flexion or
Subject: dorsiflexion and plantar flexion or
plantarflexion or plantiflexion?
Thank you.
s/l supermed The foot was held in neutral ankle dorsiflexion with the toes straight and the FDCFHL
Subject: s/l supermed The foot was held in neutral ankle dorsiflexion with the toes straight and the FDCFHL
were "pinned with supermed." Thanks again for your help.
does BOS say anything about degrees?
Subject: does BOS say anything about degrees?
I was wondering which is preferred... typing out degrees or inserting the symbol. Does anyone know what BOS says about this? I have just been typing it out, but I have seen some reports done by other transcriptionists at my company that have the symbol instead. JUST CURIOUS
Could it be 115 degrees? sm
Subject: Could it be 115 degrees? sm
I type ortho all the time and haven't ever heard the docs say 2+15 degrees.
-2 degrees
Subject: -2 degrees
0 degrees or zero degrees? nm
Subject: 0 degrees or zero degrees? nm
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I would think 90 degrees but
Subject: I would think 90 degrees but
If you are absolutely certain he said 90 twice, leave the 2nd 90 a blank.
10 degrees? sm.
Subject: 10 degrees? sm.
Is the doctor referring to 10 degrees of internal rotation? Thanks so much for your help.
BOS Ortho degrees
Subject: BOS Ortho degrees
Page 26 angles:
In expressing angles, write out degrees or use degree sign ( º ).
Use the degree sign in imaging studies. If the symbol is not available, spell out degree or degrees.
Use the degree sign with ECG expressions related to QRS axis. If the symbol is not available, spell out degrees. QRS +60º or QRS +60 degrees
Personally, I have to always spell out degrees, because the hospital's system doesn't accept the symbol...it might be a case-by-case thing with whatever account you are workin' on. 
Yes, he means 10 degrees.
Subject: Yes, he means 10 degrees.
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I was taught to type out degrees sm
Subject: I was taught to type out degrees sm
If it were a 30 degree angle or something, I would type it 30-degree. If it is 30 degrees, I would type it like that without the hyphen.
In degrees of ROM or in end range or ROM? I doubt sm
Subject: In degrees of ROM or in end range or ROM? I doubt sm
it is Dupuytren etc. nm
Listened again and it s/l degrees of grab. nm
Subject: Listened again and it s/l degrees of grab. nm
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Degrees of Freedom (DOFs).? nm
Subject: Degrees of Freedom (DOFs).? nm
Symbol for degrees, in physical therapy "E"
Subject: Symbol for degrees, in physical therapy "E"
Does anyone know how to type symbol for degrees in physical therapy: pt can straight leg raise 50E (degrees) inb MSWord
Thanks
Meaning 0 to 100 degrees of range of motion, yup!....nm
Subject: Meaning 0 to 100 degrees of range of motion, yup!....nm
nm
When is it appropriate to use the degree sign or actually type out the word degrees?
Subject: When is it appropriate to use the degree sign or actually type out the word degrees?
There are different degrees of how poorly the leaflets of the valve are closing and the resultant
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Write out degrees typically, especially if Fahrenheit, Celcius, etc not stated after. sm
Subject: Write out degrees typically, especially if Fahrenheit, Celcius, etc not stated after. sm
BOS states you can use the symbol if the scale name is given (Celcius, etc.)
Lower case x-ray.... unless beginning a sentence, then cap to X-ray.
Physical therapist dictates measurement at 10-1/2 degrees (how do you put the half degree)? (nm)
Subject: Physical therapist dictates measurement at 10-1/2 degrees (how do you put the half degree)? (nm)
having a brain freeze
Subject: having a brain freeze
is 8/10 of a cc written 0.8, .08, or .8 Thanks!
BRAIN FREEZE FOR ME.. thats exactly what it was. thank you...
Subject: BRAIN FREEZE FOR ME.. thats exactly what it was. thank you...
brain freeze!
Subject: brain freeze!
This is driving me crazy! I cannot get the spelling correct and I know the word!
"infected left index finger with a perinicula lymphangiits to nearly the elbow"
What is the correct spelling of perinicia?
Duh on me. I knew that but think I must have had a brain freeze or something. Thanks again
Subject: Duh on me. I knew that but think I must have had a brain freeze or something. Thanks again
No, you are not dumb. We have all had a brain freeze. LOL
Subject: No, you are not dumb. We have all had a brain freeze. LOL
Enjoy your day.
temporary brain freeze:) Thanks!
Subject: temporary brain freeze:) Thanks!
double brain freeze!
Subject: double brain freeze!
Lunate s/l intra-arquetrium? I hvae no clue. None. Nothing. And this isn't even a medical report just a doctor making a list of things, which by the way I do not feel is my job to type. Ugh 
brain freeze. Is it mass effect or mass affect (CT of brain) THANKS
Subject: brain freeze. Is it mass effect or mass affect (CT of brain) THANKS
I'm having a brain freeze! Is it cord or chord?
Subject: I'm having a brain freeze! Is it cord or chord?
Talking about testicles - both testicles are down. Tender right chord.
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I've used this many times but I am having a brain freeze! sm
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In diag. s/l "inimission". Having brain freeze. TIA nm
Subject: In diag. s/l "inimission". Having brain freeze. TIA nm
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Thanks, felt like I should recognize it, but just had a brain freeze
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s/l 'axillae are stable', but his exam is on liver area. Brain freeze here? nm
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minus to 40, maybe
Subject: minus to 40, maybe
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Yes, that is what he is saying, minus a few syllables. Thanks.
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How do you type it when doc says plus minus, tia
Subject: How do you type it when doc says plus minus, tia
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Ophthalmology - 20/40 minus or -?
Subject: Ophthalmology - 20/40 minus or -?
Is it correct to type out the word minus or do you use -?
Per BOS - plus/minus written out unless
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x
plus/minus headache--I think
Subject: plus/minus headache--I think
Doc is dictating intake report and says the patient has "some s/l plus/minus headache along with weakness." Is there such a thing as a plus/minus headache? If so, how would I type it? Please help as all my QA editors seem to be having PMS or a midlife crisis and I'd like to avoid sending this one in :-)
Per BOS2 - plus/minus not "+/-"
Subject: Per BOS2 - plus/minus not "+/-"
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We went with "minus 1-mm to minus 1.5-mm…" (nm)
Subject: We went with "minus 1-mm to minus 1.5-mm…" (nm)
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I would go with minus 2-degree axis
Subject: I would go with minus 2-degree axis
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Cervix 690 minus 1 with swelling. sm
Subject: Cervix 690 minus 1 with swelling. sm
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thanks, is the minus a logical word tho?
Subject: thanks, is the minus a logical word tho?
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Subject: how do you write left shoulder minus 30 ER?
how do you write left shoulder minus 30 ER?
Freeze-Eze??
Subject: Freeze-Eze??
Used Freeze-Eze followed by lidocaine and bupivacaine Any help appreciated.
Can't find this .. only found Freezone, he's clearly saying Freeze-Eze (SP?)
Can you hear freeze in that second s/l at all?
Subject: Can you hear freeze in that second s/l at all?
Liquid nitrogen 'freezes,' and I think your second s/l probably has the word freeze in it somehow, but I just can't quite figure out the ending. I'm stumped by your first s/l but still working on it.
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