Doesn't change the fact that .012 needs a zero before the decimal point, does it?
Posted By: CM on 2006-07-23
In Reply to: Inches and feet are not metric--no decimels. nm - nm
Subject: Doesn't change the fact that .012 needs a zero before the decimal point, does it?
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Do not, however, insert the decimal point and zero if they are not dictated.
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.)
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
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.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
doesn't sound like BUN, she doesn't spell out the letters, it just sounds like "win". sm
Subject: doesn't sound like BUN, she doesn't spell out the letters, it just sounds like "win". sm
Her whole sentence is: Chemistries show a mild increase in the s/l WIN (22) suggestive of mild dehydration and a mild increase in calcium (10.2)
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.
yes, that's right, in fact
Subject: yes, that's right, in fact
I have a friend who has it.
He doesn't give it. He's flying, but doesn't s/l fentanyl.
Subject: He doesn't give it. He's flying, but doesn't s/l fentanyl.
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It was, in fact, Cafcit. Thanks. nm
Subject: It was, in fact, Cafcit. Thanks. nm
nm
FACT Study
Subject: FACT Study
According to Stedman's Abbreviations...FACT would be either: Flanagan Aptitude Classification Test or Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy. Is that what you are looking for? You did not specify what it was, so just taking a stab at this.
Yes. Many times. in fact. sm
Subject: Yes. Many times. in fact. sm
Sted's Cardio lists rhonchorous cough
How about persevered, stating the fact that he was...
Subject: How about persevered, stating the fact that he was...
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That and the fact that it sounds nothing like ibuprofen. Thanks anyway.
Subject: That and the fact that it sounds nothing like ibuprofen. Thanks anyway.
nm
Thanks (LOL) ... my husband would argue the fact.
Subject: Thanks (LOL) ... my husband would argue the fact.
As do I. I apologize for Milton's rantings, and the fact sm
Subject: As do I. I apologize for Milton's rantings, and the fact sm
that she has not been ejected from this forum. MT Chat is where I'll be hanging out and mentoring MTs. It's professional, and one must register before being able to post.
Again, I apologize for MRS. She embarrasses us all.
I don't understand these "after the fact" posts...!
Subject: I don't understand these "after the fact" posts...!
do they not read the whole thread? Just wondering...
No, in fact he spelled it, but I just flagged and questioned it. Thx. nm
Subject: No, in fact he spelled it, but I just flagged and questioned it. Thx. nm
"melanotic" stool--fact or fiction??
Subject: "melanotic" stool--fact or fiction??
Okay, when I was in transcription training I got this wrong--supposedly there is no such word as "melanotic," at least when it refers to stool. And yet when I google it, I find it. What's the final word on this term from all you experienced MTs out there?? Is it "melanotic" or "melenic" or neither one??
Based on the value (5.3) and the fact that it is listed with the electrolytes, could be potassium.
Subject: Based on the value (5.3) and the fact that it is listed with the electrolytes, could be potassium.
But that's not close to "moid." I think I would leave a blank.
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 ...
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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????
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