Do you think this is a brand name or describing a condition???nm
Posted By: Full sentence, please. :) nm on 2007-06-06
In Reply to: Paramont? aortic and mitral valve. TIA. nm - Just another day in Paradise
Subject: Do you think this is a brand name or describing a condition???nm
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but how do you know they always use the brand name? it might be a generic brand they are using... n
Subject: but how do you know they always use the brand name? it might be a generic brand they are using... nm
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Could be describing the plug (which really
Subject: Could be describing the plug (which really
makes no sense to me). It is literally a plug of mucus, therefore mucus plug.
describing gait would be hyphenated...sm
Subject: describing gait would be hyphenated...sm
gait is broad based
patient has a broad-based gait.........
Sounds to me like he's just describing the shape
Subject: Sounds to me like he's just describing the shape
of the part of the patella that remains (and the rest is missing.
He is probably describing the findings on an MRI scan SM
Subject: He is probably describing the findings on an MRI scan SM
If a patient has had spine surgery, the MRI is more than likely done with contrast. The contrast causes the MRI to "signal" when the contrast is bright in any area. That's what it means.
crazy observation here, but could he be describing...sm
Subject: crazy observation here, but could he be describing...sm
the sound of the puffs being administered, instead of staying 1 "puff" b.i.d., he's saying something that sounds like the med being administered? I know that sounds dumb, but that's what comes to my mind.
Looks like a phrase describing dyes. sm
Subject: Looks like a phrase describing dyes. sm
first word looks like roentgenography or roentgenograph (x-ray) contrast media.
The sceond is Diatrizoate Meglumine, which is like Cystographin, another contrast dye.
Contrast media link for you.
http://imaging.mallinckrodt.com/Products/ProductList.asp?DataGroup=2
Sounds like he is describing the prostate.
Subject: Sounds like he is describing the prostate.
dr is describing postop incisions- sm
Subject: dr is describing postop incisions- sm
She does have some erythema in her perineum and her buttocks. She is not tender in this area, and there is no s/l screpadence or sucrepadence or induration noted.
may be rachis or rakish, describing the segment.nm
Subject: may be rachis or rakish, describing the segment.nm
nm
It is possible if doc is just using the word as an adjective describing any associated pain.
Subject: It is possible if doc is just using the word as an adjective describing any associated pain.
end-to-side colostomy, describing the anastomosis? nm
Subject: end-to-side colostomy, describing the anastomosis? nm
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yes, if describing location in surgery, not for time though. (nm)
Subject: yes, if describing location in surgery, not for time though. (nm)
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Not sure. It sounds like he's describing the base as "fibromere"
Subject: Not sure. It sounds like he's describing the base as "fibromere"
When describing a rash, it's discrete and not discreet, right? (sm)
Subject: When describing a rash, it's discrete and not discreet, right? (sm)
Just verifying...I haven't typed that term in a long time. TIA.
He was describing basilic vein, why it was inaccessible.
Subject: He was describing basilic vein, why it was inaccessible.
Thank you very much for the research and information you acquired.
help with word describing facial swelling..
Subject: help with word describing facial swelling..
My doctor dictated that the patient had developed S/L sideral facial swelling? Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks in advance!!
So he's probably describing a problem with the tendon itself - appearance is bowstrung?
Subject: So he's probably describing a problem with the tendon itself - appearance is bowstrung?
nm
I believe it is mucous because it is describing the type of cyst. See inside.
Subject: I believe it is mucous because it is describing the type of cyst. See inside.
A mucous retention cyst is a cyst caused by an obstruction of a duct, usually belonging to the parotid gland or a minor salivary gland.
Yeah :) It does really sound like he's describing the pain with this word. nm
Subject: Yeah :) It does really sound like he's describing the pain with this word. nm
Might be describing the skin of the abdominal walls has having scaling, as in a rash.
Subject: Might be describing the skin of the abdominal walls has having scaling, as in a rash.
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Also when used as a compound modifier describing a noun or pronoun, it is follow-up - sm
Subject: Also when used as a compound modifier describing a noun or pronoun, it is follow-up - sm
For example, follow-up MRI or follow-up examination. I hope this helps you!
grafts are either straight or curved, so perhaps saying, "U-type" (describing the shape)? prob
Subject: grafts are either straight or curved, so perhaps saying, "U-type" (describing the shape)? probably not UTI... nm
has anyone ever hard of the phrase quick tick describing chest pain
Subject: has anyone ever hard of the phrase quick tick describing chest pain
The doctor dictatates the following: HER QUICK TICK LEFT SIDED CHEST PAIN CONTINUES.
Does it sound like possibly outflow obstruction and hypokinesis is usually in an area describing the
Subject: Does it sound like possibly outflow obstruction and hypokinesis is usually in an area describing the movement, i.e.
apical hypokinesis
left ventricular hypokinesis
segmental
etc.
for what condition?
Subject: for what condition?
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....definitely a CHF condition??? nm
Subject: ....definitely a CHF condition??? nm
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Can you tell us for what condition it
Subject: Can you tell us for what condition it
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any condition or dx on this pt
Subject: any condition or dx on this pt
condition - nm
Subject: condition - nm
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worsening condition?
Subject: worsening condition?
rheumatologic condition?
Subject: rheumatologic condition?
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What condition are we treating????? nm
Subject: What condition are we treating????? nm
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Abdomen condition
Subject: Abdomen condition
I can't figure out what he is trying to say. Any thoughts would be appreciated !!! There is no masses, distension, apatasclune maglite, fixed hernias.
Don't think so, but what condition is being worked up? nm
Subject: Don't think so, but what condition is being worked up? nm
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If the condition is given a grade, then (sm)
Subject: If the condition is given a grade, then (sm)
it requires arabic numbers. For types, then it's roman numerals.
What annoys me is when the dictator mixes up types and grades. So then I have to google and look for an authoritative site to get it straight. I had a radiologist that had these confused. Drove me nuts.
There is a zig-zag collapse with this condition.
Subject: There is a zig-zag collapse with this condition.
condition or context, please.
Subject: condition or context, please.
nm
What exactly is the condition this is prescribed for?
Subject: What exactly is the condition this is prescribed for?
what is the patient's condition/complaint? nm
Subject: what is the patient's condition/complaint? nm
What is the patient's condition or diagnosis?
Subject: What is the patient's condition or diagnosis?
Found also a CMC collapse with this condition.
Subject: Found also a CMC collapse with this condition.
Um, it could also be "general condition" - they say that more often than "degenerative"
Subject: Um, it could also be "general condition" - they say that more often than "degenerative" - nm
did they state what dermatological condition?
Subject: did they state what dermatological condition?
no dermatological condition stated
Subject: no dermatological condition stated
It is to be applied to the shin daily, then followed by Panafil ointment daily.
drugs.com will list by condition
Subject: drugs.com will list by condition
"Trigger" finger is a condition. You are
Subject: "Trigger" finger is a condition. You are
thinking of the finger that pulls the trigger of a gun.
Hemochromatosis is the iron overload condition. nm
Subject: Hemochromatosis is the iron overload condition. nm
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Could you give the whole sentence and diagnosis/condition please, thanks.
Subject: Could you give the whole sentence and diagnosis/condition please, thanks.
pyloric stenosis is the physical condition
Subject: pyloric stenosis is the physical condition
"pyloromyotomy" is the surgical procedure to correct it.
There is a condition called "trash" feet.
Subject: There is a condition called "trash" feet.
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