Found it. He was saying "an OpSite" applied...nm
Posted By: mtinva on 2009-04-07
In Reply to: Wound was closed with 4-0 Vicryl and sm.... - mtinva
Subject: Found it. He was saying "an OpSite" applied...nm
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Doc atually says "an" before so don't think it would "an a ptotic gait". sm
Subject: Doc atually says "an" before so don't think it would "an a ptotic gait". sm
Speech and motor were normal, although his gait, he has an "____" gait, although he has no stiffness or dystonia or other movement disorders when sitting and speaking with us or on exam when sitting.
Sorry, meant to say "an MI"...same with "an MRI" though...nm
Subject: Sorry, meant to say "an MI"...same with "an MRI" though...nm
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May be OpSite?(nm)
Subject: May be OpSite?(nm)
Sorry. Maybe saying some OpSite placed? as in tape? sm
Subject: Sorry. Maybe saying some OpSite placed? as in tape? sm
OpSite transparent dressing etc. See link.
http://www.woundcareshop.com/opsitebysmithandnephew.aspx?gclid=CL-tpOef1ZgCFRwpawodIXLe0w
Sorry. Maybe saying some OpSite placed? as in tape? sm
Subject: Sorry. Maybe saying some OpSite placed? as in tape? sm
OpSite transparent dressing etc. See link.
http://www.woundcareshop.com/opsitebysmithandnephew.aspx?gclid=CL-tpOef1ZgCFRwpawodIXLe0w
OpSite is correct.
Subject: OpSite is correct.
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Opsite ? - check out the proper way to transcribe that though
Subject: Opsite ? - check out the proper way to transcribe that though
It is "an MRI." M is an ih sound...see above...nm
Subject: It is "an MRI." M is an ih sound...see above...nm
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"An" is not always used with a vowel...sm
Subject: "An" is not always used with a vowel...sm
It is used with a vowel "sound." People really misunderstand the use of "a" and "an." Just remember, it's the sound, not the vowel. Ah, uh, eh....
The "an" before the vowel
Subject: The "an" before the vowel
works with other words but here it just does not. Some docs even say "an MI" and the M is not a vowel. Go figure.
could it be, "an avulsion" fracture?
Subject: could it be, "an avulsion" fracture?
Yep, "an echogenic density" (nm)
Subject: Yep, "an echogenic density" (nm)
...
sure they're not saying "an exostosis" ? sm
Subject: sure they're not saying "an exostosis" ? sm
perhaps something like, "an exostosis off the radial and distal wrist?"
"An additional" port was placed.....
Subject: "An additional" port was placed.....
Per AAMT BOS ... "an" (see message)
Subject: Per AAMT BOS ... "an" (see message)
a, an
The indefinite articles are a and an, and the definite article is the.
a chair (may be any chair)
the chair (a specific, or definite, chair)
See: articles
before consonants, h's, u sounds, vowels
Use a before a consonant, a sounded (aspirate) h, or a long u sound. Use an before a vowel or an unsounded h.
a patient
a hemorrhoid
a unit
an indication
an hour
a 1-mile run
a CMT
an 8-hour delay
an MT
HINT: Pronunciation determines whether a word is preceded by a or an; this is most useful with abbreviations and numerals.
how about "an element" of Parkinson.... nm
Subject: how about "an element" of Parkinson.... nm
no m
just a guess, but maybe "an herbal oil" ??
Subject: just a guess, but maybe "an herbal oil" ??
"an adrenergic type of sweating" ??? nm
Subject: "an adrenergic type of sweating" ??? nm
could he just be stumbling over "an arthritic knee" ?
Subject: could he just be stumbling over "an arthritic knee" ?
WAG at maybe..."an exudative patina" or shiny appearance? nm
Subject: WAG at maybe..."an exudative patina" or shiny appearance? nm
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certainly not trying to be mean..but it is a unique type of work, and takes "an ear" in additi
Subject: certainly not trying to be mean..but it is a unique type of work, and takes "an ear" in addition to training.
How much time have you applied looking for these yourself?
Did you try Google? Did you try looking through your drug book thoroughly i.e. where it sounds like a short A sound, maybe the drug actually starts with an E ... got to use your imagination here.
Yes, both Timoptic and s/l Went were applied to the eye.
Subject: Yes, both Timoptic and s/l Went were applied to the eye.
Sorry for not being clear. Thanks for the help.
a s/l 'boloff' splint was applied.
Subject: a s/l 'boloff' splint was applied.
Surgery...carpal tunnel. A ____ splint was applied. Sounds like 'boloff'.
topical medication applied to
Subject: topical medication applied to
The base of the pyoderma has good granulation tissue on it; however, it is still quite a large ulcerated area. He is still continuing to apply nutrafera to this area.
s/l Citra 10 ml applied to the skin b.i.d.
Subject: s/l Citra 10 ml applied to the skin b.i.d.
I can document Citra as an oral solution, OTC antacid.
TIA!
was applied and one towel draped over it?
Subject: was applied and one towel draped over it?
s/l Alkan and fluorescein applied. TIA
Subject: s/l Alkan and fluorescein applied. TIA
xx
s/l a let was applied and the bleeding stopped...Thanks..
Subject: s/l a let was applied and the bleeding stopped...Thanks..
also in UA, it sounds like he is saying high land cast TIA
applied a s/l 45 rotational k-wire. Should it be 0.45? TIA
Subject: applied a s/l 45 rotational k-wire. Should it be 0.45? TIA
Abnormal CT scan: Lesion that appears to be "an algomized" effusion or soft tissue. sm
Subject: Abnormal CT scan: Lesion that appears to be "an algomized" effusion or soft tissue. sm
She has a pleural-based lesion in the right lower lobe that appears to be either an algomized effusion or soft tissue. She also has multiple pulmonary nodules bilaterally suggestive of either a metastatic neoplastic disease or granulomatis changes.
what part of body is cream being applied to....I tried
Subject: what part of body is cream being applied to....I tried
I would say dry sterile dressing was applied to the wound???
Subject: I would say dry sterile dressing was applied to the wound???
applied behavior analysis ABA-capitalize?
Subject: applied behavior analysis ABA-capitalize?
Do I need to capitalize applied behavior analysis in a sentence?
Can you hear "Merocel" was applied? (nmsg)
Subject: Can you hear "Merocel" was applied? (nmsg)
x
s/l baseball wrap applied? (can anyone verify this?) TIA
Subject: s/l baseball wrap applied? (can anyone verify this?) TIA
Patient in with a burn has a "Vaseline Adaptic baseball wrap" applied to his hand?
Vaseline dressing I know. Adaptic dressing I know. Baseball wrap/dressing I cannot seem to find or verify anywhere.
Also, I can't find all three of them together anywhere either. (nor just Vaseline and Adaptic together- and since Adaptic looks to also be petroleum jelly like Vaseline I don't quite get it- but I'm willing to buy it.)
applying sutures- 5mL s/l evicell was applied.
Subject: applying sutures- 5mL s/l evicell was applied.
s/l Drysol was applied to wound beds
Subject: s/l Drysol was applied to wound beds
This doctor says what sounds like --Drysol-- was applied to wound beds with good hemostasis present.
After cesarean, "new skin" was then applied?
Subject: After cesarean, "new skin" was then applied?
skin tear S/L Barda absorptive gel applied?
Subject: skin tear S/L Barda absorptive gel applied?
silver dressing applied with S/L *aleiving* foam.
Subject: silver dressing applied with S/L *aleiving* foam.
Silver dressing is applied with ____ foam.
For an ulceration.
Patient with ulcer on leg. S/l zero flow dressing was applied. No msg
Subject: Patient with ulcer on leg. S/l zero flow dressing was applied. No msg
Abdominal hysterectomy...s/l "Multi____" had been applied to cervical stump...
Subject: Abdominal hysterectomy...s/l "Multi____" had been applied to cervical stump...
and the operation was continued. TIA
_____ and Steri-Strips were applied to wound. (s/l) maxsol
Subject: _____ and Steri-Strips were applied to wound. (s/l) maxsol
Please help. Sounds like "maxsol" or "maxol". Dressing for wound after surgery. Need as quickly as possible.
Thanks in advance.
tympanoplasty surgery. a s/l glas-cock dressing applied. nm
Subject: tympanoplasty surgery. a s/l glas-cock dressing applied. nm
thanks
Hmmm....spray to shrink? Usually you hear it being applied to pledgets. Guessing here...nm
Subject: Hmmm....spray to shrink? Usually you hear it being applied to pledgets. Guessing here...nm
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Guessing at half-ring cluster? Anything mentioned when the device was first applied? nm
Subject: Guessing at half-ring cluster? Anything mentioned when the device was first applied? nm
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I'm imagining a bathtub full of tar here! LOL..guess it could just be applied as a topical dressi
Subject: I'm imagining a bathtub full of tar here! LOL..guess it could just be applied as a topical dressing
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Here is dressing list. OpSite dressing?
Subject: Here is dressing list. OpSite dressing?
http://wound.smith-nephew.com/us/Alphalisting.asp?NodeId=2326
Pt with s/l Marcent malunion of left humeral shaft above previously applied plates.
Subject: Pt with s/l Marcent malunion of left humeral shaft above previously applied plates.
s/l saddle loop. CABG. A saddle loop was applied for inflow
Subject: s/l saddle loop. CABG. A saddle loop was applied for inflow
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