Blank is probably "to" as in "to 15 mmHg." sm
Posted By: CL on 2006-01-20
In Reply to: 15 mm of mercury pressure? - NewbieMT
Subject: Blank is probably "to" as in "to 15 mmHg." sm
"of" might be okay, too. In laparoscopic surgeries, the doc use a needle, in this case the Veress, to insufflate the abdomen (fill it with air) so that he/she has room to look around in there. The peritoneum fills with the air ("pneumo"). They keep an eye on the pressure so they don't add more than can be handled (like filling up a balloon with air or a car tire--there are gauges to keep track of that, too).
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I believe it's "to pain".
Subject: I believe it's "to pain".
i have been told to use "to" by QA
Subject: i have been told to use "to" by QA
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I have always typed it with the word "to" i.e. 1 to 1
Subject: I have always typed it with the word "to" i.e. 1 to 1
Maybe substitute "to" with "with" or "of." JMO NM
Subject: Maybe substitute "to" with "with" or "of." JMO NM
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any way it could be "to solids" ? (perhaps they can swallow liquids) ? nm
Subject: any way it could be "to solids" ? (perhaps they can swallow liquids) ? nm
"breaking in to"--"in" and "to" just happen to be beside one another
Subject: "breaking in to"--"in" and "to" just happen to be beside one another
Into or In to?
"Into is a preposition that has many definitions, but they all generally relate to direction.
On the other hand, in by itself can be an adverb, preposition, or adjective (and to by itself is a preposition or an adverb). Sometimes in and to just end up next to each other.
Maybe examples will help!
He walked into the room.
(Which direction was he going? Into the room.)
We broke in to the room.
('Broke in' is a phrasal verb. What did you break in to? The room.)
(Fogarty, Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips 34-35).
I believe "to the fourth" would be a superscript, but a lot of times
Subject: I believe "to the fourth" would be a superscript, but a lot of times
you cannot type it that way because when the report is uploaded to the hospital system, it won't recognize codes like subscript and superscript. So how you've typed it, 8 x 10 to the 4th power, would be correct in that case.
could be "to prevent" future herniation
Subject: could be "to prevent" future herniation
I type things like that with a "to" for clarity etc. nm
Subject: I type things like that with a "to" for clarity etc. nm
It is appropriate to use the word fixated as in the medical description of "To make fixed, stable
Subject: It is appropriate to use the word fixated as in the medical description of "To make fixed, stable, or stationary."
mmHg
Subject: mmHg
Transcribed as mmHg. Does the blank sound like insufflated?
15 mmHg
Subject: 15 mmHg
nm
1 TOR = 1 mmHg....sm
Subject: 1 TOR = 1 mmHg....sm
230 sounds high, is it "to 30 mmHg"????
1:100 mmHg
Subject: 1:100 mmHg
mmHg n/m
Subject: mmHg n/m
xx
could be 32 mm or 32 mmHg gradient nm
Subject: could be 32 mm or 32 mmHg gradient nm
I would put 15 mmHg pressure
Subject: I would put 15 mmHg pressure
? 30 mmHg (guessing) n/m
Subject: ? 30 mmHg (guessing) n/m
350 mmHg is correct nm
Subject: 350 mmHg is correct nm
tourniquet s/l incliged to 250 mmHg
Subject: tourniquet s/l incliged to 250 mmHg
Got any ideas? It definetly doesn't sound like inflated or elevated. Thanks in advance.
350 mmHg is correct for a lower extremity. nm
Subject: 350 mmHg is correct for a lower extremity. nm
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Tourniquets routinely inflated to 200-350 mmHg or so for limb surgery. nm
Subject: Tourniquets routinely inflated to 200-350 mmHg or so for limb surgery. nm
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An echo. Tricuspid valve structurally normal. Mild TR. RVSP 30 mmHg.. and
Subject: An echo. Tricuspid valve structurally normal. Mild TR. RVSP 30 mmHg.. and
pulmonic valve not visualized. Atrial wire seen in the RV. No significant effusion.
Not sure what the blank could be
Subject: Not sure what the blank could be
Do you have a sounds like?
and if they say 15 mm mercury that is what I would type, not the mm Hg.
the blank
Subject: the blank
The blank does sound like "to". Thank you very much for the information.
You know, I think I will just blank it.. (sm if you want!:)
Subject: You know, I think I will just blank it.. (sm if you want!:)
This doc is famous for saying the wrong thing because he dictates while surfing the net. Actiq is something prescribed in that clinic all the time, and he always mispronounces it "Ak-tik" rather than "Ak-teek" as it should be pronounced, so I bet he said that while thinking something else. I know that's not right, so I will just leave it blank. I really wish this guy would pay attention, though!
(I don't know how many times I have been transcribing and he's hemming and hawing and I hear clicking in the background and then hear, "Hello! You've got mail!" and I think to myself... "This guy is a neurosurgeon... And he has AOL? Hello?" Ha ha!)
Thanks for trying to help, all! I appreciate your time!
i'm going to blank it
Subject: i'm going to blank it
I just can't figure it out. Each response is a great one but it's just not what he's saying--and I know what he's saying isn't correct!
"Extremities revealed no cyanosis or edema, there are slightly decreased peripheral pulses and dorsalis pedis. There is good capillary refill and _______ to cultures over both lower extremities. The patient stayed in the hospital for 16 days."
I hate it when I can't figure out a word! Again, thanks for the responses, this is a great group!
Need help with a blank
Subject: Need help with a blank
Left chest and s/l flank fank have multiple abrasions and conclusions. I'm thinking face?????
Thanks! He's getting a blank!
Subject: Thanks! He's getting a blank!
sorry - second blank
Subject: sorry - second blank
Who knows! I just put a blank
Subject: Who knows! I just put a blank
Guess I will find out some time or another! Thanks for all the help
Thx anyway, sent it with a blank
Subject: Thx anyway, sent it with a blank
Thank you so much!!! Got rid of my blank!
Subject: Thank you so much!!! Got rid of my blank!
Thanks. I sent it in blank.
Subject: Thanks. I sent it in blank.
So I had no idea what it was and sent it in blank.
Thanks though! :)
I don't know, I think I will just have to blank it....thanks anyway NM
Subject: I don't know, I think I will just have to blank it....thanks anyway NM
not sure - have to blank - thanks :)
Subject: not sure - have to blank - thanks :)
thanks to all 3 for the help! one less blank for QA. :)
Subject: thanks to all 3 for the help! one less blank for QA. :)
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That one you will have to blank. He
Subject: That one you will have to blank. He
just misspoke as that is for dermatitis.
Thanks, but he is CLEARLY saying BI-OX??? I am going to blank it.
Subject: Thanks, but he is CLEARLY saying BI-OX??? I am going to blank it.
I think I would have to blank that one.
Subject: I think I would have to blank that one.
x
Mrs. BLANK????
Subject: Mrs. BLANK????
If there is a edited part of a dictation. Like a name for instance.. lets says Mrs. "Edited Part" standardly how to do acknowledge it??
Mrs. ______ Or Mrs. (BLANK) or Mrs. (Blank) ...
or any of your ideas??
gee, must be BLANK
Subject: gee, must be BLANK
we at least need a s/l, or maybe you could just give up.
Dr. (blank)
Subject: Dr. (blank)
In in transcriptions if there is no Dr. name how does one go about typing that? Do you just leave it blank or put the (blank) in the space?
TX, but already sent, had 1 other blank, oh well will keep for later
Subject: TX, but already sent, had 1 other blank, oh well will keep for later
x
okay a blank it is :-)
Subject: okay a blank it is :-)
message is blank??
She says clearly "anti-inflammatants". Not even sure how to spell that. Has anyone ever used that word in a report?
I am somewhat new to this account, so...
I would blank both and send it in. SM
Subject: I would blank both and send it in. SM
This is no area to be guessing in, and why take chances? :)
I know this isn't the blank, but I was taught SM
Subject: I know this isn't the blank, but I was taught SM
to expand abbreviations in diagnoses, so I would put "incision and drainage" and not I&D in the diagnoses section.
Good luck. Sounds like you're doing a tough report.
I'd give him a big fat blank
Subject: I'd give him a big fat blank
and let him fill it in. Lami, please, can they be any less professional?
leaving a blank. Thanks for trying.
Subject: leaving a blank. Thanks for trying.
x
Thanks, I just left a blank. nm
Subject: Thanks, I just left a blank. nm
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