Cap refill is correct. I usually spell out tib-fib, tibia and fibula.
Posted By: Shannon on 2008-01-02
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I usually put tibia/fibula sm
Subject: I usually put tibia/fibula sm
But it depends on whether your account is verbatim or not. If the doc insists on it, I will put tib/fib.
tib-fib (tibia-fibula)????
Subject: tib-fib (tibia-fibula)????
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probably tibia but is he saying tib/fib? that would be tibia/fibula.....the leg
Subject: probably tibia but is he saying tib/fib? that would be tibia/fibula.....the leg
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short for tibia-fibula maybe...
short for tibia-fibula maybe...
I do tibia-fibula fracture, but, eh, that's me. N/M
Subject: I do tibia-fibula fracture, but, eh, that's me. N/M
long shot but maybe tib-fib (for tibia and fibula)
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proper thing=tibia and fibula sm
Subject: proper thing=tibia and fibula sm
they may be dictating poorly...tibbin=tib and"... but the proper thing to put in the record are the correct terms=tibia and fibula...
right tibia-fibula, right proximal humerus, etc.
Subject: right tibia-fibula, right proximal humerus, etc.
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tibbin fidgula questioning the = tibia and fibula suggestive of... NM
Subject: tibbin fidgula questioning the = tibia and fibula suggestive of... NM
Your sentence regarding capillary refill is correct...sm
Subject: Your sentence regarding capillary refill is correct...sm
I usually type tib/fib. Hope this helps.
Second is correct, you only spell out
Subject: Second is correct, you only spell out
numbers when they are side by side.
Spell check is not always correct. If the
Subject: Spell check is not always correct. If the
doc says Theo-Dur then that is what you type. We are not in the business of changing the dictation when it is correct. If you can verify your spelling through legitimate sources then use that and add the corrected word to the spellcheck.
I have found several misspellings in mine, and they were not ones I put in, came with the program, so what I do is put the correct one in the spellcheck and make an expander with the incorrect spelling so that in case I should spell it that way, the spellcheck will not just skip it, it will be automatically corrected.
Byetta is correct - doctors usually can't spell. nm
Subject: Byetta is correct - doctors usually can't spell. nm
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Personally, I would spell out, but the correct abbreviation would be mets (metastases).
Subject: Personally, I would spell out, but the correct abbreviation would be mets (metastases).
refill
Subject: refill
Is it refill or re-fill?
Refill - nm
Subject: Refill - nm
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refill?
Subject: refill?
I agree, refill. nm
Subject: I agree, refill. nm
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capillary refill
Subject: capillary refill
Here for refill for s/l ex-em-a tane?
Subject: Here for refill for s/l ex-em-a tane?
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sorry, should be capillary refill
Subject: sorry, should be capillary refill
capillary refill less than two seconds
Subject: capillary refill less than two seconds
may just be saying distal fibula..nm
Subject: may just be saying distal fibula..nm
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s/l felon plus fibula sm
Subject: s/l felon plus fibula sm
DIAGNOSIS: Left distal fibula s/l felon fracture.
STATUS: Post surgery on 12/18/08 consisting of open reduction internal fixation of the left s/l felon plus fibula.
fibula flap reconstruction
Subject: fibula flap reconstruction
This sound right? Or fibular flap? I dont like onc :(
"good capillary refill and *brisk distal pulses*?? over both lower extremities" (my 2 cents) n
Subject: "good capillary refill and *brisk distal pulses*?? over both lower extremities" (my 2 cents) nm
I find pilon fractures assoc. with the tibula. I will QA it and see b/c she clearly says fibula. T
Subject: I find pilon fractures assoc. with the tibula. I will QA it and see b/c she clearly says fibula. Thanks.
Tibia, maybe? nm
Subject: Tibia, maybe? nm
nm
IM rod tibia
Subject: IM rod tibia
The table was then elevated and the foot was dropped. A _________ was carried out and an extremity drape was applied. The leg was then scrubbed with a Betadine...
s/l "shokleshay" Thanks!
A 10 femur and 11 tibia?
Subject: A 10 femur and 11 tibia?
nm
does this epiphyseopathy have to do with the tibia?
Subject: does this epiphyseopathy have to do with the tibia?
There is a Tillaux fracture, but it is in the tibia.
Subject: There is a Tillaux fracture, but it is in the tibia.
Nondisplaced fibula fracture s/l *alloplaster* x-rays, AP, lateral, and mortise views of the ankle.
Subject: Nondisplaced fibula fracture s/l *alloplaster* x-rays, AP, lateral, and mortise views of the ankle.
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calluses seen for his tibia in 3/4 s/l core-a-sees.
Subject: calluses seen for his tibia in 3/4 s/l core-a-sees.
Radiographs of his right ankle reveals patient to have a distal tib-fib fracture with his hardware in good position with increased callus formation seen on both his tibia and of his fibula with calluses seen for his tibia in 3/4 coresees. His mortis is well maintained.
thanks
Ortho help - Grade 2 tibia fracture
Subject: Ortho help - Grade 2 tibia fracture
There is no evidence of any s/l tahi-sence, no evidence of any infection.
s/l distal third 'apsel' tibia fracture
Subject: s/l distal third 'apsel' tibia fracture
Thanks.
Try this - "a fracture of the distal tibia, also completely (sm)
Subject: Try this - "a fracture of the distal tibia, also completely (sm)
healed or almost healed, and severely decreased bone mineral density."
(maybe)
sounds like "beef pin" and is inserted in the tibia. thanks in advance
Subject: sounds like "beef pin" and is inserted in the tibia. thanks in advance
nm
Edemal to "twenty second pressure" over the anterior tibia. sm
Subject: Edemal to "twenty second pressure" over the anterior tibia. sm
She has bilateral cellulitis of the legs and feet and weeping skin bilaterally with 6 to 8 mm of edema to "22 second pressure" over the anterior tibia.
If you're in the leg around the tibia, it could be Gerdy's tubercle. I like Sted's Ortho Wo
Subject: If you're in the leg around the tibia, it could be Gerdy's tubercle. I like Sted's Ortho Words book
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diagnosis: bony extosis, bilateral tibia or tibias?
Subject: diagnosis: bony extosis, bilateral tibia or tibias?
Can find Hoffmann-Vidal external fixator for ankle/foot/tibia
Subject: Can find Hoffmann-Vidal external fixator for ankle/foot/tibia
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The tibiotarsal joint is the joint between the tibia and the tarsus.
Subject: The tibiotarsal joint is the joint between the tibia and the tarsus.
I'd spell out at least once sm
Subject: I'd spell out at least once sm
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When do you spell out IV?
Subject: When do you spell out IV?
Do you not spell out all abbr. in the assessment, impression, and dx????????? I have had so many QA people change this on me so now I am lost totally.
Thank you! I could not think how to spell that at all. nm
Subject: Thank you! I could not think how to spell that at all. nm
Definitely would spell it out!
Subject: Definitely would spell it out!
I've never been a fan of slang myself, so if it's not a verbatim account, I'd transcribe hematocrit!
I myself spell them out - nm
Subject: I myself spell them out - nm
how would you spell this?
Subject: how would you spell this?
re-CT'd (as in to obtain another CT scan) Is re-CT'd correct? That is how he says it.
I would spell it out as you did. nm
Subject: I would spell it out as you did. nm
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Spell it out.
Subject: Spell it out.
The general rule of thumb is to spell out abbreviations under diagnoses. Missed abortion.
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