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Abbreviation preferred by

Posted By: just passing through on 2008-12-30
In Reply to: 1 g of Ancef or 1 gram of Ancef - newbie

Subject: Abbreviation preferred by

 AAMT Book of Style, 2nd Edition, p. 217. 


If we transcribe a numeral for the dose, it is best to use the abbreviation. 


If you wanted to spell it out (like if it started a sentence), it is acceptable to use the word itself.     One gram of Ancef IV was administered prior to the procedure.    but    The patient was administered 1 g of Ancef IV prior to the procedure.


Best to check with your supervisor or account transcription guidelines to see which method they prefer, but I figured the BOS standpoint might be helpful.  Happy Holidays!




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