Hmm, some docs say strange things
Posted By: like - sm on 2006-01-21
In Reply to: s/l abwidge... - newbie
Subject: Hmm, some docs say strange things
new paragraph, new line, etc. Does dictator say that word you are hearing between paragraphs or headings?
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I'm sorry. This looks really strange to me, sm
Subject: I'm sorry. This looks really strange to me, sm
and I really can't help. A second set of ears would be a good idea here.
getting more and more strange....(sm)
Subject: getting more and more strange....(sm)
would * muscular * distention make sense? What muscles? I have never heard of muscles being distended in a neck exam. That may not mean anything as I am sure I have not heard of everything in the world of MT. 
Could it be * vascular * distention? as in no vessels being distended, such as the jugular?
oh well, you have probably sent off the report by now.....
No, it's really strange
Subject: No, it's really strange
almost s/l sciatic something, but that wouldn't make sense
Strange
Subject: Strange
Ya know? They sound strange (the dictators) to me almost all of the time anyway! HA!
Hope all's goin' well with your day!
I have seen some strange ones
Subject: I have seen some strange ones
google nasal packing - wild names - maybe you'll see something - that's how I found RhinoRockets
yes, it is strange sm
Subject: yes, it is strange sm
I googled the image for Coversite, and on the packaging, it said CovRSite. I suppose either spelling would probably be okay, but I would feel safer using what is on the box.
That's strange, isn't it? Thanks a ton!
Subject: That's strange, isn't it? Thanks a ton!
:)
"Cervicalgia" ...... strange sm
Subject: "Cervicalgia" ...... strange sm
It's a CT scan cervical spine. Clinical history: Cervicalgia ?? I have Dorlands spell check which is not flagging the spelling as incorrect, but it's not in their 10 pound dictionary. Any suggestions??
This sounds strange, but could it be--sm
Subject: This sounds strange, but could it be--sm
that the consultation was from a referring physician and he was remarking that he concurred with the referring physician's diagnosis? just a thought.
That does seem kind of strange
Subject: That does seem kind of strange
Must be hyper then if they're putting on aspirin. Glad you figured out what to do. Just wanted to let you know that my oncology book does have hypocoagulable as a word and every place probably has their own terminology for things, bleeding studies, coagulopathy workup, etc. etc. Let us know how it turns out if you find out...
Yes, a new one on me too. Sounded very strange. nm
Subject: Yes, a new one on me too. Sounded very strange. nm
ss
that's strange...see inside
Subject: that's strange...see inside
Adrenal Metastases - Radiology
gastric fundus, gastric diverticulum, renal vein, splenorenal varices,
'retrocrural'
and retroperitoneal adenopathy, upper-pole renal cyst and/or neoplasm, ...
thanks so much! it sounded so strange to me - thanks for verifying :)
Subject: thanks so much! it sounded so strange to me - thanks for verifying :)
frons? is spelling correct? Just looks strange to me.
Subject: frons? is spelling correct? Just looks strange to me.
However, cystoscopy revealed some fine papillary frons in the region of the left orifice.
I remember seeing that in the BOS. Freaky strange I thought.
Subject: I remember seeing that in the BOS. Freaky strange I thought.
I've always used either subcu or spelled it out unless account specified otherwise. I agree with the OP though that "subcu" still looks weird after all these years. :)
My hero! I just wasn't sure if it was a strange term I
Subject: My hero! I just wasn't sure if it was a strange term I
wasn't familiar with - thanks!
interesting! Strange that their tail does not grow back,
Subject: interesting! Strange that their tail does not grow back,
with lizards it does. So this species can only fool their preditors once? Poor fellows!
You are welcome. I have learned all sorts of strange stuff typing ED notes. nm
Subject: You are welcome. I have learned all sorts of strange stuff typing ED notes. nm
nm
Can't do that, as these things are sm
Subject: Can't do that, as these things are sm
not in my old books but this MedCompare site has trademarked links etc.
http://www.medcompare.com/news.asp?newsid=121708
things it might be
Subject: things it might be
PROCEDURE: Medial branch block of the L4-5 and L5-S1 facets on the right under fluoroscopic guidance. Might just be saying that is the scheduled procedure.
(ob-suse) might have started saying operating suite?
And probably should be prone position.
Could be two things, sm.
Subject: Could be two things, sm.
If the doc is excising the area, they will say "wide local excision" or "wide excision" for short. If talking about a scar, sometimes the scar becomes wider with time so it would be "widened incision."
I think they are two different things
Subject: I think they are two different things
MU would be milliunits which is, I believe, one thousandth of a unit. This is millions of units. I think??
Things to try:
Subject: Things to try:
googling "unison antibiotic" or "unison medication," or
doing a search in Stedman's for "un*s*n"
or using WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/drugs/index-drugs.aspx
-- when I put the letters "un" into the search box, the 3rd item is "Unasyn IV.
I use the 'd for things like that OR you can
Subject: I use the 'd for things like that OR you can
say the patient was brought by air-vac to XXX or something to that effect.
Might be several things. sm
Subject: Might be several things. sm
"but as per patient these were thought to be stable? or benign?
"but according to the patient =======
It can mean other things too...sm
Subject: It can mean other things too...sm
Here is a link to check out:
http://www.fairview.org/healthlibrary/content/ca_hemodyna_car.htm
There are many reasons why hemodynamics are affected. It is not just limited to blood pressure, but that is one of the top answers and a very good answer. 
2 things...
Subject: 2 things...
is there a such thing as "S and wave changes"
also, s/l "pre-lectrical-thiket function is normal". These are from a stress test which is stressing me out!
thank you - another one of those things that's
Subject: thank you - another one of those things that's
difficult to verify on the web, ya know!
Sorry, but things have changed...
Subject: Sorry, but things have changed...
Just as people and the world have evolved, so has English. 'Were' would now be considered correct.
I do realize it's not the grammar rule we were taught back in our school days.
bye.
Think that one is bad? my md dictates things like this...sm
Subject: Think that one is bad? my md dictates things like this...sm
I used a small, tiny, little Q-tip .... and he doesn't want me to change it. Bizarre!!!
Could be many things...need more info
Subject: Could be many things...need more info
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yup...stays...things we have to know in this job :) sm
Subject: yup...stays...things we have to know in this job :) sm
here's a link that explains
http://www.corsetsandcrinolines.com/tidbits.php?index=10
things are changing sm
Subject: things are changing sm
for whose benefit? So the AAMT can profit from more book sales. 15 year MT here--never have and never will buy into AAMT.
Lots of things it could be, unfortunately. Why do you think
Subject: Lots of things it could be, unfortunately. Why do you think
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I use OneLook for looking things up.
Subject: I use OneLook for looking things up.
chorioamnionitis (cho·rio·am·ni·o·ni·tis) (kor”e-o-am”ne-o-ni´tis) inflammation of the chorion and amnion.
Numbers for most things now, but it's still up to what
Subject: Numbers for most things now, but it's still up to what
s
ok, thanks i am hearing things again.
Subject: ok, thanks i am hearing things again.
a couple of things......SM
Subject: a couple of things......SM
Jehovah's Witness
myoclonic gammopathy? not myoclinic
possibly *gammopathy*
*h* in Jehovah's Witness
There's a whole host of things it is used for (sm)
Subject: There's a whole host of things it is used for (sm)
Drug Name Therapeutic Category
Amantadine HCl 100mg; tabs. Central Nervous System > Parkinsonism
Amantadine HCl 100mg; tabs. Infections & Infestations > Amantadine HCl 50mg/5mL; raspberry flavor. Central Nervous System > Parkinsonism
Amantadine HCl 50mg/5mL; raspberry flavor. Infections & Infestations > Viral infections, Hyperacidity, GERD, and ulcers.
We use 'd on lots of things they say.
Subject: We use 'd on lots of things they say.
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Chest x-ray, 2 things
Subject: Chest x-ray, 2 things
I am hearing what sounds like "tracheous midline", and the next sentence says sounds like "cardiacs are wet". Can't find any of these. Any clues?
Here are a few things they say. Vibration? sm
Subject: Here are a few things they say. Vibration? sm
Mental status: Alert and oriented x 3; speech, naming, and recall intact ... Sensation: pinprick and vibration intact throughout.
Sensory examination is intact to vibration, position, light touch, pinprick, and temperature.
I found two different things
Subject: I found two different things
it could be.
1. TLC (Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes). It's a diet, found it at this website: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4764
2. The thing I found said TLC stood for total lung capacity.
Allergies among other things
Subject: Allergies among other things
When I started in transcription there was a saying my boss would always quote and that was WHEN IN DOUBT, LEAVE IT OUT. It's better to put a blank and have QA figure it out or even have the doctor fix it instead of putting the wrong information.
i think y'all should google things first...sm
Subject: i think y'all should google things first...sm
it came up in google in a split second.....I think y'all should make an effort first, i.e., googling things, before leaning on mtstars for all your answers.....
jes' sayin' 
well,if it means several things, you have a chance of
Subject: well,if it means several things, you have a chance of
Per BOS, it is acceptable to use standard abbreviations in body text (like I&D'd) but not in diagnosis, impression, plan, recommendation, operative header, etc.
These two things you mentioned are not procedures or sm
Subject: These two things you mentioned are not procedures or sm
operations themselves.
Could be, as it is prescribed for a whole host of things, other than indicated in PDR, such as
Subject: Could be, as it is prescribed for a whole host of things, other than indicated in PDR, such as
depression and chronic pain. Could have been prescribed for the GI-distress as mentioned in the dictation.
I just tried googling all sorts of things....sm
Subject: I just tried googling all sorts of things....sm
but, unfortunately, I came up with nothing - sorry, I tried.......someone else perhaps?
Yes! Those two things drive me crazy!
Subject: Yes! Those two things drive me crazy!
It always used to be tendonitis, now the change.
And you say extend/extension so why not distend/distension?
When I first started transcribing again after a hiatus of about 15 years, I had to put "distension" in my AutoCorrect so that it would automatically change it to "distention" until I could get used to it.
Sorry for those extra things !! s/l "true"
Subject: Sorry for those extra things !! s/l "true"
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