Could be "no nasal flaring or retractions." /nm
Posted By: alm on 2007-01-23
In Reply to: Need help with phrase - laura
Subject: Could be "no nasal flaring or retractions." /nm
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I found nasal flaring s/m
Subject: I found nasal flaring s/m
I googled wheezing, rales, retractions and found several references to flaring - I would suggest you Google and look at what pops up. I cannot paste what I found but it does sound correct... its pediatric right?
nasal surgery - s/l "no agernase cell was seen"
Subject: nasal surgery - s/l "no agernase cell was seen"
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In physical exam, she says "No s/l nasal oral? discharge noted?
Subject: In physical exam, she says "No s/l nasal oral? discharge noted?
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Merocel nasal packing and MeroGel nasal dressing
Subject: Merocel nasal packing and MeroGel nasal dressing
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ala flaring????
Subject: ala flaring????
nm
flaring?
Subject: flaring?
I think he is just saying flaring, but I have not ever heard that term in a chest exam before and wanted some opinions. I googled it and couldn't get a solid answer! Thanks for your help!
flaring?
Subject: flaring?
Mild flaring?
Subject: Mild flaring?
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Then it must be alar flaring. sm
Subject: Then it must be alar flaring. sm
Welcome to the board!! Sorry I was so dense today.
see refs below.
Sometimes indicates difficulty breathing, nasal obstruction etc.
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Clinical Features of Asthma. Respiratory Distress,. Dyspnea, Apprehension. Pallor, Grayness. Alar Flaring. Coughing, Possible. Audible Wheezing ...
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Yes, flaring is most likely correct (sm)
Subject: Yes, flaring is most likely correct (sm)
I have physicians who dictate this frequently. It is in reference to nasal flaring. Sometimes they will state something like, "No wheezes, rales, or rhonchi. No flaring, grunting, or retracting."
On EKG, is it "No STT changes or ST-T?
Subject: On EKG, is it "No STT changes or ST-T?
This always messes me up.
Thanks.
Pt in for a rash. Doc says "no cal-la" ?? TIA
Subject: Pt in for a rash. Doc says "no cal-la" ?? TIA
x
"no atelectasis"
Subject: "no atelectasis"
a guess, after lung bases. Then Bowel loops could be the next sentence.
"no atelectasis"
Subject: "no atelectasis"
a guess, after lung bases. Then Bowel loops could be the next sentence.
"no atelectasis"
Subject: "no atelectasis"
a guess, after lung bases. Then Bowel loops could be the next sentence.
or "no ectopy"
Subject: or "no ectopy"
"no more" Nexium? nm
Subject: "no more" Nexium? nm
"No asymmetries are seen" ??
Subject: "No asymmetries are seen" ??
could be "no leukocytosis." nm.
Subject: could be "no leukocytosis." nm.
nm
"no S3 gallop" is correct. nm
Subject: "no S3 gallop" is correct. nm
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Thanks. I still don't see a match for what he is saying. Maybe s/l "no kay kay test" will
Subject: Thanks. I still don't see a match for what he is saying. Maybe s/l "no kay kay test" will ring a bell?
How about "no history of diabetes", etc. nm
Subject: How about "no history of diabetes", etc. nm
Could it be "no signs of hepatosplenomegaly?" or sm
Subject: Could it be "no signs of hepatosplenomegaly?" or sm
no tenderness (or maybe even rebound) or hepatosplenomegaly?
how about "No abdominal hernias." .nm
Subject: how about "No abdominal hernias." .nm
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Yes! It is "no field cuts" Thanks aln!
Subject: Yes! It is "no field cuts" Thanks aln!
can you hear "no bandemia?" nm
Subject: can you hear "no bandemia?" nm
nm
"No change" from? "previous" ????
Subject: "No change" from? "previous" ????
Is it an ESL?
Or "no evidence of JVD," perhaps, but we have no context to go on. nm
Subject: Or "no evidence of JVD," perhaps, but we have no context to go on. nm
nm
not sure if this makes sense, but I want to say "no
Subject: not sure if this makes sense, but I want to say "no
reversal..." in there - because it's mentioned in both places, maybe it's a followup study that's showing no changes or something??
probably "no bleeding or clotting disorders"
Subject: probably "no bleeding or clotting disorders"
x
Maybe it's "no dose" (there was no change in medication. nm
Subject: Maybe it's "no dose" (there was no change in medication. nm
x
In physical exam: Where will you put "no cyanosis?"
Subject: In physical exam: Where will you put "no cyanosis?"
a
X-ray report: S/l "no fracture, no dislocation, no GAS"??
Subject: X-ray report: S/l "no fracture, no dislocation, no GAS"??
This really sounds like "gas," but can "gas" be part of an x-ray report?
Agree with Iowan "no lid lag or ptosis".
Subject: Agree with Iowan "no lid lag or ptosis".
That's not it, but now it is sounding like "no exalate or mass"
Subject: That's not it, but now it is sounding like "no exalate or mass"
maybe "no atrial wall thickening" ? nm
Subject: maybe "no atrial wall thickening" ? nm
Phrase help, s/l "no pulsatile masses?"
under abdomen exam. I've been typing this phrase, actually, but now am hearing it clearer and wondering whether it's some other word besides "pulsatile?" Thanks for any help.
s/l "no perilumbo blush". Doing eye exam for conjunctivitis. thanks. nm
Subject: s/l "no perilumbo blush". Doing eye exam for conjunctivitis. thanks. nm
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Subject: I'd put my money on the "no peculiar odor" idea, also.
With a UTI, urine usually smells strange. The dictator was talking about urinary symptoms there, so don't expect he'll go off in some completely different direction.
My guess...get rid of the A and "No biliary ductal dilatation"...nm
Subject: My guess...get rid of the A and "No biliary ductal dilatation"...nm
nm
Can you hear "no crepitus or deformity"? (nomsg)
Subject: Can you hear "no crepitus or deformity"? (nomsg)
xx
I have it dictated as "no added heart sounds"...nm
Subject: I have it dictated as "no added heart sounds"...nm
nm
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Subject: "vena furlough"? slang for "no more venipuncture"!? nm
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Subject: "no code" ?? (meaning do not resuscitate, intubate)
wild guess..."no evidence of sequelae of hepatitis C" ?? nm
Subject: wild guess..."no evidence of sequelae of hepatitis C" ?? nm
Extremity exam: "No astericks". No tremor noted. nm
Subject: Extremity exam: "No astericks". No tremor noted. nm
in physical exam: where will I put "no cyanosis on oxygen"? Still in extremities or somewhere
Subject: in physical exam: where will I put "no cyanosis on oxygen"? Still in extremities or somewhere else?
a
Pelvic exam - sounds like "no exalative mass" nm
Subject: Pelvic exam - sounds like "no exalative mass" nm
Would "no costovertebral angle tenderness' be abdominal or back exam?
Subject: Would "no costovertebral angle tenderness' be abdominal or back exam?
"No change to p-fish." This doctor says this after the list of meds and before allergies. Th
Subject: "No change to p-fish." This doctor says this after the list of meds and before allergies. Thanks!
nm
one more...Nasal ICS
Subject: one more...Nasal ICS
Does anyone know if this is a correct term? Treat with nasal ICS...
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