I'd just put a semi-colon after the LFTs and then
Posted By: type the segs, bands, etc. part....n/m on 2008-02-09
In Reply to: is it at all possible to have segs and bands in a liver enzyme study?? - socalmt
Subject: I'd just put a semi-colon after the LFTs and then
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Beginning just fine. wonder if should be semi-colon or new sentence after "flexion"
Subject: Beginning just fine. wonder if should be semi-colon or new sentence after "flexion"
Perhaps semi-upright as venograms are performed with pt in semi-upright position
Subject: Perhaps semi-upright as venograms are performed with pt in semi-upright position
LFTs
Subject: LFTs
ceruloplasmin and PTA
LFTs
Subject: LFTs
"PTA" could be PTH, for parathyroid hormone.
is it increased LFTs and a CPK? nm
Subject: is it increased LFTs and a CPK? nm
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Yes... BUN & Creatinine, LFTs, UA
Subject: Yes... BUN & Creatinine, LFTs, UA
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Increased LFTs and recheck a CPK...
Subject: Increased LFTs and recheck a CPK...
LFTs means liver function tests, and CPK is a test that stands for creatinine phosphokinase.
My little Medical Abbreviations book is one of my most well-worn and well-loved pieces of reference material! I'd highly recommend one for stumpers like these!
semi-rigid?
Subject: semi-rigid?
could it be LFTs (liver function tests)?
Subject: could it be LFTs (liver function tests)?
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semi-rigid is correct per QA. thanks! nm
Subject: semi-rigid is correct per QA. thanks! nm
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s/l *semi* enlarged cardiac silhouette. Can't find it! nm
Subject: s/l *semi* enlarged cardiac silhouette. Can't find it! nm
Punct may be ok, possibly a semi-: in place of 1st comma?
Subject: Punct may be ok, possibly a semi-: in place of 1st comma?
I would think that the "semi" is just an adjective so I would type semi-enlarged cardiac silho
Subject: I would think that the "semi" is just an adjective so I would type semi-enlarged cardiac silhouette.
no dont think so, the two line prior are LFTS normal and Chem-7 was normal
Subject: no dont think so, the two line prior are LFTS normal and Chem-7 was normal
Colon
Subject: Colon
...subsequent explortation was without discovery of any pathology with exception of extreme laxity of the mesentery of the entire colon and a tremendous amount of ridden in colon.
What is he possibly saying? Thank you as always-- you guys are great!
Something colon
Subject: Something colon
The patient had an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair following which he had a ____________ic colon. He needed a colostomy which has now been reversed.
Usually have no probs with this doctor, but his tape is skipping a lot.
Thank you again.
Sorry, that is a colon there, E:A.
Subject: Sorry, that is a colon there, E:A.
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of redundant colon. nm
Subject: of redundant colon. nm
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it's a colon resection . . .
Subject: it's a colon resection . . .
The patient was put in the lithotomy position and legs put in a "scapegoat". I don't know, that's what I hear but he has a pretty thick accent. Thanks
s/l interprization of colon
Subject: s/l interprization of colon
The right hemidiaphragm appears somewhat lobulated with "intripization" of colon identified.
Ischemic colon?
Subject: Ischemic colon?
The colon thing
Subject: The colon thing
Some accounts insist on that darn colon for Military Time, so unfortunately, we need to follow that if that's what they want. QAS
s/l colon reduction
Subject: s/l colon reduction
this is an orthopedic clinic note. Patient has phalanx fracture. Doc states that she was reduced two weeks ago with s/l colon reduction
s/l ritin in colon???
Subject: s/l ritin in colon???
without discovery of any pathology, with exception of extreme laxity of the mesentery of the entire colon and a tremendous amount of __________ s/l ritin in colon
maybe redundant colon?
Subject: maybe redundant colon?
colon lavage? nm
Subject: colon lavage? nm
colon polyp
Subject: colon polyp
The patient has s/l severe MR8 colon polyp.
Is this correct? Cannot find it by googling!
Normally comma if given name, colon if
Subject: Normally comma if given name, colon if
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Verdundant colon?
Subject: Verdundant colon?
Doc says:
This is a colonoscopy report: A pre-lubricated Olympus PCF-160 colonoscope was inserted into the rectum and with moderate insufflation and 2 position changes advanced to the level of the cecum through a s/l verdundant colon.
What kind of colon?
Thanks
Redundant colon
Subject: Redundant colon
Did she dictate the colon after "murmur?" nm
Subject: Did she dictate the colon after "murmur?" nm
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Colon s/l bolic stone
Subject: Colon s/l bolic stone
Says this over and over and can't seem to quite pick it up. Thanks in advance!!!!
colon cancer medication
Subject: colon cancer medication
The medication he dictated (just before Erbitux) sounds like sulfuri(?) or fulfuri(?)--cannot find. Thanks!
colon cancer medication
Subject: colon cancer medication
Doctor said the patient was given Avanstin and now is on s/l "full furi" (?) Erbitex or "sulfuri" (?)Erbitux. Thanks for any help!
Colon cancer staging
Subject: Colon cancer staging
I've checked my BOS and googled, but I'm still not sure of the proper way to transcribe this.
This is a patient with a history of stage III colon cancer, s/l Tc N1 with 2 out of 8 positive mesenteric lymph nodes.
Do I have the Tc N1 part correct?
Oh kick me now, it is colon lumen.
Subject: Oh kick me now, it is colon lumen.
Colon cancer staging
Subject: Colon cancer staging
Doc very clearly says staged UT3 UN1 but I can't locate it in any reference, does this look right to anybody.
adenomatous colon polyps? nm
Subject: adenomatous colon polyps? nm
maybe transverse colon mesentery end??
Subject: maybe transverse colon mesentery end??
just a stab
Never use a colon for military time sm
Subject: Never use a colon for military time sm
And it should always be followed by the word "hours."
0100 hours
1300 hours
1645 hours
Sometimes the doctors will dictate it differently, but unless the account is verbatim, leave out the colon and put in the word "hours."
(Former Air Force member here - got that drilled into me during basic training.)
But the right colon is mentioned in findings. Can we have
Subject: But the right colon is mentioned in findings. Can we have
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doing a colon resection is there such a thing as
Subject: doing a colon resection is there such a thing as
with an enterocolostomy anastomosis says proceeded from mediolateral past the hepatocoloic ligament and s/l renocolic? ligament.
Pt with MS undergoing s/l fa ti go colon? infusions. TIA
Subject: Pt with MS undergoing s/l fa ti go colon? infusions. TIA
Hirschsprung's disease (of colon) nm
Subject: Hirschsprung's disease (of colon) nm
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After a colon (:) you can start with a numeral.
Subject: After a colon (:) you can start with a numeral.
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Hosteral ascending colon?
Subject: Hosteral ascending colon?
The doctor is discussing the results of a CAT scan and states what sounds like there was thickening of the "hosteral" ascending and transverse colon. I am assuming she is actually saying postural? but I just thought I would see if anyone knows of a word that sounds like hosteral or has some feedback/thoughts on this one.
hostral ascending colon
Subject: hostral ascending colon
I am pretty sure what you are looking for is "haustral".
semi-Fowler position one similar to Fowler's position but with the head less elevated
Subject: semi-Fowler position one similar to Fowler's position but with the head less elevated
Chain sutures are noted in the right colon.
Subject: Chain sutures are noted in the right colon.
>>>? Thanks :)
Is it OK to capitalize generic drug name after a colon:
Subject: Is it OK to capitalize generic drug name after a colon:
For ex. MEDICATIONS: Doxycycline and fluoxetine. Thanks!
Extrinsic impression ? on the sigmoid colon
Subject: Extrinsic impression ? on the sigmoid colon
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