Do not, however, insert the decimal point and zero if they are not dictated.
Posted By: Rad MT on 2007-06-19
In Reply to: What about lab values as 20.0 . .. - Thanks for that
Subject: Do not, however, insert the decimal point and zero if they are not dictated.
That's the way I was taught - never add a zero after the decimal unless it is dictated. (Title of post copied from BOS quote above.)
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Doesn't change the fact that .012 needs a zero before the decimal point, does it?
Subject: Doesn't change the fact that .012 needs a zero before the decimal point, does it?
nm
Rule ot thumb: When lab values/drug doses are less than 1, add a zero before the decimal point.
Subject: Rule ot thumb: When lab values/drug doses are less than 1, add a zero before the decimal point.
Kocher's point is a common entry point for an intraventricular catheter to drain cerebral spinal
Subject: Kocher's point is a common entry point for an intraventricular catheter to drain cerebral spinal fluid from the cerebral ventricles.
Always typed end point. My Stedman's has end point.
Subject: Always typed end point. My Stedman's has end point.
Decimal question
Subject: Decimal question
QA here: 1.8 thousand (1.800)is typed 1,800 or you can type 1.8K (with K the appropriate approved abbrev for thousand). Personally I use 1.8K.
If it was 18,000, it would be 18K.
Never seen any that high and never with a decimal value, either. I'd
Subject: Never seen any that high and never with a decimal value, either. I'd
s
.21 mCi. Do I place a zero before the decimal?
Subject: .21 mCi. Do I place a zero before the decimal?
I would write it as a decimal - keep it consistent nm
Subject: I would write it as a decimal - keep it consistent nm
Thank you so much (see insert)
Subject: Thank you so much (see insert)
Can anybody recommend a website for good probiotics and supplement reference...This doc uses them a lot !!!
I would just insert the. nm
Subject: I would just insert the. nm
nm
But do I have the decimal in the right place? That is what I was questioning. Sorry I was not cleare
Subject: But do I have the decimal in the right place? That is what I was questioning. Sorry I was not clearer.
What does it mean? It's not in Word under Insert/
Subject: What does it mean? It's not in Word under Insert/
s
You can go to Insert, symbol to do it the
Subject: You can go to Insert, symbol to do it the
long way around and then make your own macro to automatically do it. However, most platforms will not accept anything other than basic symbols. Best bet is to just spell it out.
Foot insert/insole?
Subject: Foot insert/insole?
Does anyone know what this is.... S/L "Arderex" cushioned inserts (foot and ankle ortho)? Probably something very simple and "under my nose" (so to speak) but I am not having any luck. thanks in advance:)
s/l Hutchison's periforator? see insert please
Subject: s/l Hutchison's periforator? see insert please
cluster of veins which go from the mid thigh over s/l Hutchison's periforator?
They insert pins percutaneously, Becky.
Subject: They insert pins percutaneously, Becky.
Cute one, though.
Just as you have it if that's what was dictated. If "one fourth" was dictated, sm
Subject: Just as you have it if that's what was dictated. If "one fourth" was dictated, sm
it would be 1/4 pill or one fourth of a pill.
Def an 'N' dictated - Diabetes unsure of - no PMH dictated
Subject: Def an 'N' dictated - Diabetes unsure of - no PMH dictated
"cocaine-soaked", as to insert into the naris for a nosebleed? nm
Found warm-and-form cast and insert in my old Sted's Ortho. sm
Subject: Found warm-and-form cast and insert in my old Sted's Ortho. sm
I also found in the same book Warm 'n' Form lumbosacral corset.
We type it as dictated, if dictated
Subject: We type it as dictated, if dictated
c spine we transcribe C-spine, if cervical then cervical spine.
that was my point :)
Subject: that was my point :)
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EKG help - J Point
Subject: EKG help - J Point
Cardio doc dictates EKG as follows:
EKG demonstrates normal sinus rhythm at 61 beats per minute with normal axes, normal intervals, J point elevation 1 and 0; otherwise, no ischemic changes.
But just not sure on how to type the 1and 0 or if he is saying 0, but sounds for sure like 1. Anyone with any ideas. This is a new one on me? Any help appreciated!!!
Sometimes I think you can get to the point where
Subject: Sometimes I think you can get to the point where
Someone new at this might have to look-up a lot things. Sometimes you just get to the end of your rope with researching especially when the doc isn't sounding too clear or the word is slurred. We must support one another though not tear each other down. Why can't people just go by the old saying of "if you do not have something nice to say then do not say anything at all". To come off like a know it all proves what? Absolutely nothing in my opinion. Not everyone is up on everything. 
.062 (point 062)
Subject: .062 (point 062)
The point I believe is that there are
Subject: The point I believe is that there are
so many drugs that sound alike it is dangerous to guess at an allergy.
it's usually ten-point ROS
Subject: it's usually ten-point ROS
or 14-point, etc.
That's exactly the point...
Subject: That's exactly the point...
I like it here, it's you who don't like it here, with all your complaining and bashing and nagging etc........
I think you are not getting it, you are missing the whole point of this discussion.
What fragmented sentences? You don't know what you are talking about.
I think that's her point. It IS Homer. lol
Subject: I think that's her point. It IS Homer. lol
She's got a good sense of humor about herself. LOL
Great Point
Subject: Great Point
Very good point - never thought of it that way! Thank you so much and if the doctor asks why I expanded her abbreviation I will explain it exactly like that!
Thank you so much!
axial point, maybe
Subject: axial point, maybe
nm
Yes, I know. The point is, he didn't SAY that sm
Subject: Yes, I know. The point is, he didn't SAY that sm
Although he does mention "near the perforation" later in the report.
My point is, docs sometimes use the abbreviations they use in speaking in their reports as well. Most of the time I will type them out, but it bugs me either way - I like to type verbatim and not add anything the doc didn't say, but if he says it wrong, what are you going to do? (Except maybe leave him a message.)
Could someone point me in the right direction please?
Subject: Could someone point me in the right direction please?
11-year-old with neurofibromatosis, autism, and behavioral disorder. Doc states, "He is on a multiplicity of medications including lithium, S/L hel-a-trek-sone, Abilify, gabapentin, and Trileptal.
He very clearly states this drug just like the S/L above, but I am finding nothing of the sort. Thanks for looking!
so is an exclamation point...sm
Subject: so is an exclamation point...sm
WHO HAS THE PROBLEM AGAIN??
WHO HAS THE PROBLEM AGAIN??
WHO HAS THE PROBLEM AGAIN??
LOL LOL LOL LOL
SEE ME SHOUT, SEE ME DANCE.
SEE YOU FEEL humbled LOL
SO IS AN EXCLAMATION POINT LOL LOL LOL
Subject: SO IS AN EXCLAMATION POINT LOL LOL LOL
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Sorry, static at that point, but SM
Subject: Sorry, static at that point, but SM
S/L
Less than rock
almost like left and right BUT exam is for left side probem.. This one might get a blank. Thanks
could it be Kocher point?
Subject: could it be Kocher point?
nm
There is Kocher's point. sm
Subject: There is Kocher's point. sm
The ventricular catheter and shunt valve were placed through a burr hole at Kocher's point, and the distal end of the catheter was placed in the superior ...
www.neurosurgery-online.com/pt/re/neurosurg/fulltext.00006123-200309000-00028.htm;jsessionid=GKwVBXTBQDzc... - Similar pages |
End point or endpoint?
Subject: End point or endpoint?
I have done ortho for many years and have always typed "endpoint" but I have noticed on some previous files typed by other MTs they use "end point." My stedman's ortho book lists it as "endpoint" (Lachman has a firm endpoint). Does anyone know which is preferred?
Two-point discrimination?
Subject: Two-point discrimination?
Two-point discrimination
Subject: Two-point discrimination
Two-point discrimination is a term used to describe our ability to discriminate (detect) touch from two different points, or sources, versus one point.
Good point!
Subject: Good point!
That is where I have it also, someone was kind enough at one point to tell me about it!
Subject: That is where I have it also, someone was kind enough at one point to tell me about it!
good point!
Subject: good point!
Sorry, she has thyroid nodules and the doctor sounds like she wants to test her for thyroid cancer.
Just wanted to point out that the
Subject: Just wanted to point out that the
actual instrument, the Hyfrecator, is capitalized.
thank you, got me point in the right direction...sm
Subject: thank you, got me point in the right direction...sm
actually said s1 and s2 over all valve areas. THANK YOU again!
I clearly see your point Jenny.
Subject: I clearly see your point Jenny.
I think you missed the point.
Subject: I think you missed the point.
We all know what they mean. It's trying to decipher what the doc is saying when they barely open their mouths or are talking a mile a minute. When they say hyper___ or hypo____ and then never mention it again in the dictation, what to do? I think that's what she meant.
s/l 3-point pin headrest
Subject: s/l 3-point pin headrest
operation is laminoforaminotomy:
"in the supine position after the application of the ________ headrest." s/l 3-point pin????
You forgot to point out "alot" isn't, either, LOL. (nm)
Subject: You forgot to point out "alot" isn't, either, LOL. (nm)
(nm)
Thanks a million. Opinions at this point even help!
Subject: Thanks a million. Opinions at this point even help!
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