I always type out degree (sm)
Posted By: Hayseed on 2007-08-02
In Reply to: how to type degree - Carla
Subject: I always type out degree (sm)
just because those are my instructions, as the client(s) doesn't have the ability to print out the little degree symbol...or so I'm told.
Complete Discussion Below:  marks the location of current message within thread
The messages you are viewing
are archived/old.
To view latest messages and participate in discussions, select
the boards given in left menu
Other related messages found in our database
how to type degree
Subject: how to type degree
I need help in deciding how to type degree. Should it be like 30 degree or should it be 30 withe symbol for degree. Hope someone can help. Want it to be correct if there is a correct way.
I usually type it as first degree AV block...nm
Subject: I usually type it as first degree AV block...nm
xxx
I would type 10-mm, 0-degree telescope.
Subject: I would type 10-mm, 0-degree telescope.
x
When is it appropriate to use the degree sign or actually type out the word degrees?
Subject: When is it appropriate to use the degree sign or actually type out the word degrees?
Pt does have a 70 degree popliteal angle. Would the 70 degree be correct? sm
Subject: Pt does have a 70 degree popliteal angle. Would the 70 degree be correct? sm
I know with the tibiofemoral angle it is usually 7 degrees (or low numbers).
Thanks
s/l 30/70 0 degree
Subject: s/l 30/70 0 degree
cystoscopic lenses. Is this correct?
If you go by BOS, it is 1st-degree.
Subject: If you go by BOS, it is 1st-degree.
x
second-degree AV block or 2nd-degree AV block or
Subject: second-degree AV block or 2nd-degree AV block or
second degree AV block (without hyphen) or 2nd degree AV block. 
second-degree A-V block
Subject: second-degree A-V block
This is how it is written in the Stedman's Cardiology book.
degree sign
Subject: degree sign
According to the new AAMT guidelines, it states that the degree symbol should not be used as it can easily be not seen or mistaken as a dot on the paper. 90-degrees.
70 degree ----- hopkins rod
Subject: 70 degree ----- hopkins rod
I need help with an ENT word. He says a 70 degree ----(??rigid??) Hopkins rod was used.. Any ideas.. bb
0-degree laparoscope?
Subject: 0-degree laparoscope?
Is this correct wording for the doctor to say this this way "0-degree laparoscope". The doctor is performing a laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair procedure using a visiport trocar and a "0-degree laparoscope".
Should it really be a "10 mm 0-degree laparoscope? Please help
should you put a degree symbol...
Subject: should you put a degree symbol...
when transcribing temperatures? i.e., temperature was 100 (degree symbol?)
or write out the word, degrees?
TIA
I have the BOS degree info fer ya!
Subject: I have the BOS degree info fer ya!
BOS 2nd edition page 386:
Use the degree symbol if available, immediately followed by the abbreviation for the temperature scale. If the degree symbol is not available, write out degrees (and the temperature scale name, if dictated)
98ºF or 98 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-degree increase or 10 degree increase? TIA nm
Subject: 10-degree increase or 10 degree increase? TIA nm
second-degree cystocele *nm*
Subject: second-degree cystocele *nm*
degree symbol
Subject: degree symbol
I use Word and I have no idea how to get the degree symbol. Does anyone know how to do that?
If they have a medical degree, I'd say Dr. nm
Subject: If they have a medical degree, I'd say Dr. nm
nm
I do it to a certain degree, but not to be malicious
Subject: I do it to a certain degree, but not to be malicious
"Padding" lines is spelling things out, like abbreviations or numbers. I was taught that when a doc says COPD, when it is the first time in the report, you spell out "chronic obstructive pulmonary disease." Then, when COPD is stated later in the report, the abbreviation is to be used. Many account specifics state a report must be typed verbatim, but I still refuse to use abbreviations when they are stated for the first time or in the assessment and plan.... Are you being accused of this or just trying to avoid it???
1st-degree AV block?
Subject: 1st-degree AV block?
or first-degree AV block? -- I have been told both ways. Help much appreciated! 
10 mm 0-degree telescope
Subject: 10 mm 0-degree telescope
2 to 5 degree extension lag
Subject: 2 to 5 degree extension lag
How would you type 3to 5 degree extension lag? tia.
3 to 5-degree extension lag
Subject: 3 to 5-degree extension lag
Not 3-5-degree extension lag. Too confusing. :-)
3-5 degree extension lag
Subject: 3-5 degree extension lag
3- to 5-degree extension lag...nm
Subject: 3- to 5-degree extension lag...nm
.
Should not use symbol degree in orthopedics
Subject: Should not use symbol degree in orthopedics
I would go with minus 2-degree axis
Subject: I would go with minus 2-degree axis
/
Patient with 4th degree pelvic ...sm
Subject: Patient with 4th degree pelvic ...sm
relaxation with a huge (s/l "bowl jetter") introitus.
Neurosurgery: 360 degree s/l instrument...
Subject: Neurosurgery: 360 degree s/l instrument...
arthrodesis and s/l post instrument arthrodesis. Any ideas?? Thanks.
Thanks Dr. Sassee. I will be getting my MD degree shortly too. LOL
Subject: Thanks Dr. Sassee. I will be getting my MD degree shortly too. LOL
I do everything under the sun all day and deal with a lot of residents and ESLs.
Nice chatting with you.
...used a 3-degree ?soap block? ...
Dictation: For this reason, I used a ?soap block? to make a third cut of the tibia, and then this was once again prepared to accept a size 5 tibia baseplate.... Soap block???? Can anyone verify that for me?
He has approximately a 5-degree extention lag?...nm
Subject: He has approximately a 5-degree extention lag?...nm
A 70-degree lens with an (Alberans)
Subject: A 70-degree lens with an (Alberans)
Dictates: A 70-degree lens with an (Alberans?) is used to pass the wire into the right ureter....please help in report now!
Alt + 0186 will give you the degree sign.
Subject: Alt + 0186 will give you the degree sign.
Hold the Alt key then type 0186 and let go of the Alt key. You can find it in the character map under Accessories I think.
s/l "'storch' 30 degree rigid scope"
Subject: s/l "'storch' 30 degree rigid scope"
, when referring to a nasal procedure. I cannot find a brand name that fits. Please help!! Thanks!
A zero degree s/l *storascope* was used for intranasal examination. TIA
Subject: A zero degree s/l *storascope* was used for intranasal examination. TIA
70 degree *toro _____* telescope ??? Thanks.nm
Subject: 70 degree *toro _____* telescope ??? Thanks.nm
nm
Minimally invasive 360 degree instrumented
Subject: Minimally invasive 360 degree instrumented
arthrodesis. I just found this.
http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article474.html
Thank you!
high degree of pyloric S-stenosis???
Subject: high degree of pyloric S-stenosis???
Delivery note..second-degree RML without extension
Subject: Delivery note..second-degree RML without extension
Cannot find RML. Repaired with 2-0 Vicryl.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!!
PK2? 5-hole 135-degree compression plate
Subject: PK2? 5-hole 135-degree compression plate
I'd flag it. Having been doing exclusively ortho for five years, now, I'd guess the 130 degree
Subject: I'd flag it. Having been doing exclusively ortho for five years, now, I'd guess the 130 degrees was done passively and caused pain; the lower number was done actively.
s/l Ep-wer test score is a 12 which indicates daytime somnolence of a mild to moderate degree.
Subject: s/l Ep-wer test score is a 12 which indicates daytime somnolence of a mild to moderate degree.
nm
Physical therapist dictates measurement at 10-1/2 degrees (how do you put the half degree)? (nm)
Subject: Physical therapist dictates measurement at 10-1/2 degrees (how do you put the half degree)? (nm)
same here. Type out numbers at beginning of sentences. Otherwise type numeral if in sentence itself.
Subject: same here. Type out numbers at beginning of sentences. Otherwise type numeral if in sentence itself.
nm
Patient with type 2 diabetes prescribed a s/l glutisone type drug. nm
Subject: Patient with type 2 diabetes prescribed a s/l glutisone type drug. nm
20-degree false-lateral or fossa lateral?
Subject: 20-degree false-lateral or fossa lateral?
which is preferred ~ diabetes mellitus type II or type 2?
Subject: which is preferred ~ diabetes mellitus type II or type 2?
I get confused, how do you type out grade, class, type SM
Subject: I get confused, how do you type out grade, class, type SM
I forget which ones use Roman and which do not. TIA
When doctor says tib-fib, do you type it like that or do you type tibiofibular? Thanks
.
Siewart type I or Siewert type I
Subject: Siewart type I or Siewert type I
When I google it, I'm finding both. Cannot locate it in a Stedman's book. Doctor spells with "a" but you can't always go by the spellings!
|
