Do I need to capitalize seton? (As in drainage seton) Thanks in advance! nm
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Seton
Subject: Seton
According to my research, seton is a length of suture material. I think you may be wrong.
s/l seton
Subject: s/l seton
doing an OR for anal fissure... procedure is placement of a s/l Ceton/Seton?
seton. nm
Subject: seton. nm
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seton (nm)
Subject: seton (nm)
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seton
Subject: seton
seton
Subject: seton
thanks
s/l seton, ceton
Subject: s/l seton, ceton
Pain following tightening of seton for anal fistula.
And now the definition for seton.
Subject: And now the definition for seton.
medicine> A few silk threads or horsehairs, or a strip of linen or the like, introduced beneath the skin by a knife or needle, so as to form an issue; also, the issue so formed.
Seton is correct
Subject: Seton is correct
the answer is Seton sm
Subject: the answer is Seton sm
Anal fistula; Seton; ... treatment of complex anal fistulas. The seton ... seton in the management of complex anal fistula
seton, no capital S. nm
Subject: seton, no capital S. nm
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pretty sure its seton
Subject: pretty sure its seton
:)
Per Stedman it is not capitalized, seton drain
Subject: Per Stedman it is not capitalized, seton drain
fistula tract with placement of seton. sm
Subject: fistula tract with placement of seton. sm
Fistula tract. A seton is almost like a wick etc.
seton
A wisp of threads, a strip of gauze, a length of wire, or other foreign material passed through the subcutaneous tissues or a cyst to form a sinus or fistula.
seton suture at the base of the anal "crip" ??
Subject: seton suture at the base of the anal "crip" ??
seton..a fabric guide or drain thru a part. Sometimes misused when meaning a drain. nm
Subject: seton..a fabric guide or drain thru a part. Sometimes misused when meaning a drain. nm
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HEENT: Nares thin drainage? or possibly some drainage...
Subject: HEENT: Nares thin drainage? or possibly some drainage...
sounds like she is saying thin Thanks
Nares: Mucoid drainage? Purulent drainage?
Subject: Nares: Mucoid drainage? Purulent drainage?
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Per AAMT BOS2 do not capitalize if it is generic, do capitalize if it is associated with a facility
Subject: Per AAMT BOS2 do not capitalize if it is generic, do capitalize if it is associated with a facility name, i.e. emergency room or General Hospital Emergency Room.
Advance Directive ?
Subject: Advance Directive ?
Advance Directive or advance directive when being used in a sentence?
Thanks so much.
Advance as tolerated maybe
Subject: Advance as tolerated maybe
transobturator........don't know Advance though
Subject: transobturator........don't know Advance though
nettie pod? Thanks in advance!
Subject: nettie pod? Thanks in advance!
The patient has sinusitis and the doc says "Has been using a s/l nettie pod, in addition to taking Nasonex spray." Any ideas??
s/l transopterator AdVance sling
Subject: s/l transopterator AdVance sling
for male urinary incontinence
i think the advance is right, but the osteomyelitis is different. s/l "oniomyelitis"
Subject: i think the advance is right, but the osteomyelitis is different. s/l "oniomyelitis"
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rapid advance system
Subject: rapid advance system
I'm transcribing an op note for a biventricular defibrillator implantation dictated by an ESL. If I'm understanding him correctly, he says, "A rapid advance system was utilized to cannulate the coronary sinus."
I've checked my references and googled to see if this rapid advance system is a brand name and can't seem to locate it. Is anyone familiar with it?
I believe it is Rapido Advance system
Subject: I believe it is Rapido Advance system
Thanks. I saw it lowercase in Advance Magazine and
Subject: Thanks. I saw it lowercase in Advance Magazine and
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"C-Ber" -serology for Crohn's or IBD -thanks in advance.
Subject: "C-Ber" -serology for Crohn's or IBD -thanks in advance.
S/L Torazacine and Zolopadine - thanks so much in advance N/M
Subject: S/L Torazacine and Zolopadine - thanks so much in advance N/M
OB-GYN procedure - s/l "robinel" catheter. Thanks to all in advance.
nm
TIA=transient ischemic attack or thanks in advance?
Subject: TIA=transient ischemic attack or thanks in advance?
Is Advance your reference book? Bad choice.
Subject: Is Advance your reference book? Bad choice.
Part of this profession is having accurate, up-to-date reference books, not relying on magazines for confirmation.
CT drainage
Subject: CT drainage
CT drainage of fluid collection is what the dict is saying in the preop dx. He is doing an exploratory laparotomy. How should this be typed in the preop dx, as we are not to use abbreviations?
Personally, I prefer the "thanks in advance" method, as (sm)
Subject: Personally, I prefer the "thanks in advance" method, as (sm)
adding a followup "thank you" post for every single question just clutters up the board, really. I'm much more appreciative of a /well-formulated/ question that gives enough context for some to be /able/ to help and, in particular, one that demonstrates the questioner has at least tried to research it. ;-)
when should i cap primary care physician in a report? thanks in advance...
Subject: when should i cap primary care physician in a report? thanks in advance...
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
s/l liver to live enzyme of AST, ALT at that time. thanks in advance
Subject: s/l liver to live enzyme of AST, ALT at that time. thanks in advance
s/l liver to live enzyme of AST, ALT at that time. thanks in advance
Subject: s/l liver to live enzyme of AST, ALT at that time. thanks in advance
normal liver to liver enzyme of AST and ALT at that time...
s/l colon negative mammography and birentalin. ??? Thanks in advance.
Subject: s/l colon negative mammography and birentalin. ??? Thanks in advance.
discharge, drainage, or pus IMO nm
Subject: discharge, drainage, or pus IMO nm
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could he be saying drainage tube? NM
Subject: could he be saying drainage tube? NM
post ? drainage
Subject: post ? drainage
I need help one more time, please.
The Dr. dictates: "post ? drainage, although it may be better after using Allegra-D"
"Rhinorrhea/ post ? drainage - May be secondary to allergies....
Likely postnasal drainage
Subject: Likely postnasal drainage
has to be postnasal drainage
Subject: has to be postnasal drainage
In the nose there is no other place to drain that is
"Post"
I&D - incision and drainage.
Subject: I&D - incision and drainage.
x
CD - continuous drainage
Subject: CD - continuous drainage
continuous drainage
probably I&D -- incision and drainage
Subject: probably I&D -- incision and drainage
s/l Kennisar suspension for ulcerative colitis - thnk you in advance
Subject: s/l Kennisar suspension for ulcerative colitis - thnk you in advance
Doc says colonoscope was advance to the cecum using the s/l free induction? technique
Subject: Doc says colonoscope was advance to the cecum using the s/l free induction? technique
Which is correct: Tako-tsubo or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy? Thanks in advance. nm
Subject: Which is correct: Tako-tsubo or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy? Thanks in advance. nm
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