Have done it that way as it is the trademark name, but has come back from QA without the periods (go
Posted By: MT50 on 2008-01-17
In Reply to: See this link. I think it is V.A.C....sm - Wound Care MT
Subject: Have done it that way as it is the trademark name, but has come back from QA without the periods (go figure).
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VAC no periods...
Subject: VAC no periods...
actually, it is q.4h. (with the 2 periods)
Subject: actually, it is q.4h. (with the 2 periods)
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M.D. and MS-periods?
Subject: M.D. and MS-periods?
I am supposed to be typing M.D. with periods. I have M.S. in the same report. Are there supposed to be periods for Jane Doe, M.S.?
the trademark is V.A.C. sm
Subject: the trademark is V.A.C. sm
V.A.C.® Therapy System
I saw that too but there is no trademark or
Subject: I saw that too but there is no trademark or
nm
XLP (trademark name)
Subject: XLP (trademark name)
well your QA was wrong...never been w/periods
Subject: well your QA was wrong...never been w/periods
No, omit the trademark...................nm
Subject: No, omit the trademark...................nm
Autogel - trademark name
Subject: Autogel - trademark name
I know that it is a trademark name for perfluorocarbon but
Subject: I know that it is a trademark name for perfluorocarbon but
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There is a Biomet (trademark) nm
Subject: There is a Biomet (trademark) nm
CRY-AC is the registered trademark.
Subject: CRY-AC is the registered trademark.
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on my account can only type PRN, no periods. sm
Subject: on my account can only type PRN, no periods. sm
Everything can't come from the BOS. Some things we do have to 'wing it' so to speak. I have a verbatim account and can only type PRN, no periods, all caps, so that's how it would be done. P.r.n. Tylenol doesn't look right, so I would have to put it PRN Tylenol.
Since it's verbatim, how about w/o periods? Prn Tylenol. I don't think that looks bad. nm
Subject: Since it's verbatim, how about w/o periods? Prn Tylenol. I don't think that looks bad. nm
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IV for intravenous (one word) therefore no periods
Subject: IV for intravenous (one word) therefore no periods
Page 8 under Abbreviations in BOS II, says to keep the periods
Subject: Page 8 under Abbreviations in BOS II, says to keep the periods
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Also, with the periods it would be 3 separate words, which it is not...
Subject: Also, with the periods it would be 3 separate words, which it is not...
cerebrovascular accident always has been CVA (hard to keep up with so many new rules).
i type them all with periods, not caps.
Subject: i type them all with periods, not caps.
guidewire is 1 word, but use the periods 0.018
Subject: guidewire is 1 word, but use the periods 0.018
nm
I would keep it as you have it, (3 diagnoses) just put periods at the end of each sentence. :)
Subject: I would keep it as you have it, (3 diagnoses) just put periods at the end of each sentence. :)
Fibrillar, a trademark of Ethicon, Inc. nm
Subject: Fibrillar, a trademark of Ethicon, Inc. nm
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it's CAM boots - all caps, trademark
Subject: it's CAM boots - all caps, trademark
x
it's FRAXEL (trademark registered) and it's
Subject: it's FRAXEL (trademark registered) and it's
The trademark name is Yellofins (stirrups). nm
Subject: The trademark name is Yellofins (stirrups). nm
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To be perfectly honest, I have never seen it with periods before and I have been transcribing for 34
Subject: To be perfectly honest, I have never seen it with periods before and I have been transcribing for 34 years, but I too still have to learn new things every day. Guess that is what keeps me motivated.
back pain, given dura-back if needed for spasm. nm
Subject: back pain, given dura-back if needed for spasm. nm
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Question about typing trademark names
Subject: Question about typing trademark names
I am doing an AAA repair. An endoprosthesis is being used, called a GORE VIABAHN. This word is all capped, am I supposed to actually type the word in all caps in my report? It just so strange.
Nevermind, found it. Thanks anyway. (nm) Turbo Vac (trademark)
Subject: Nevermind, found it. Thanks anyway. (nm) Turbo Vac (trademark)
Just a guess...Could be stumbling and saying "these ummm periods...
Subject: Just a guess...Could be stumbling and saying "these ummm periods...
Found Resolution (trademark) on Google. see inside
Subject: Found Resolution (trademark) on Google. see inside
Resolution® Clip
When Positioning is Critical, There is a Resolution™
Several studies have been published relating to the safety and effectiveness of endoscopic clip placement to treat GI bleeding. Clips may not only provide a lower rebleeding rate, but also may cause less tissue reaction.1
Pleural catheter placement - proper way to type an 018 guidewire? Any periods/dashes/etc?
Subject: Pleural catheter placement - proper way to type an 018 guidewire? Any periods/dashes/etc?
if the doctor says 'Aczone top', then type 'Aczone top', no periods...nm
Subject: if the doctor says 'Aczone top', then type 'Aczone top', no periods...nm
nm
Ciprofloxin™. Cipro. (ciprofloxacin) Trademark of Cipro
Subject: Ciprofloxin™. Cipro. (ciprofloxacin) Trademark of Cipro
Glidewire guidewire. Glidewire is the trademark name & guidewire is what it is. You have to listen
Subject: Glidewire guidewire. Glidewire is the trademark name & guidewire is what it is. You have to listen
really carefully to discern between Glidewire and guidewire, as these docs don't always speak clearly, and there are different types of guidewires besides the Glidewire...boy talk about a play of words. LOL
you should always try to back it up
Subject: you should always try to back it up
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Thx for the help. I just keep going back and forth on it. Now I know. nm
Subject: Thx for the help. I just keep going back and forth on it. Now I know. nm
X-ray of back
Subject: X-ray of back
x-ray of back.....
Subject: x-ray of back.....
It sounds like it might be spondylolisthesis, which would be descriptive of the L5-S1 joint; where as anterolisthesis refers to a subluxation of one vertebral body upon another would be stated as "there is anterolisthesis of L5 on S1"
Going to go w ith take-back
Subject: Going to go w ith take-back
cannot figure out what else this could be. Says this very clear. Thanks for those who were looking.
Went back...
Subject: Went back...
and it is clear as day! Geez...guess I just needed to talk it out! Thanks! :)
That was it, Thank you - I think I need to go back to bed!!!
Subject: That was it, Thank you - I think I need to go back to bed!!!
I put 110 to 120. Never had it come back yet....nm
Subject: I put 110 to 120. Never had it come back yet....nm
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Just got it back from QA -
Subject: Just got it back from QA -
She has a long habit of only drinking...........
Wow! Call me homer simpson. d'oh!
Back strain
The doctor is giving instruction for a back strain. The blank s/l leg umes or rig umes. Thanks for any help!
The sentence is: Rest, ice, _______ for pain not controlled with ibuprofen.
Just wanted to get back and thank you
Subject: Just wanted to get back and thank you
Yuk-he's back. Will probably post something,,,,
Subject: Yuk-he's back. Will probably post something,,,,
nm
I take back the palladium..
Subject: I take back the palladium..
I didn't think about gadolinium, but it is used with MRIs.
I am back again with another question
Subject: I am back again with another question
I have never had so many questions and this is the same doctor I have always worked for. the patient has an actinic keratosis behind the ear along the hairline ove the "occioitent". He is not saying occipital...is it possible he is making this up?
thanks..going back and checking it out
Subject: thanks..going back and checking it out
Just got QA back, just wanted you to know that you were right! Thank you
Subject: Just got QA back, just wanted you to know that you were right! Thank you
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as I go back and listen
Subject: as I go back and listen
it sounds like "Dilaudid hepta" but I can't make out "hepta". This is an ESL.
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