I cannot find any definitive way of judging the values, but I can only assume that these are each se
Posted By: MT50 on 2007-11-02
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Subject: I cannot find any definitive way of judging the values, but I can only assume that these are each separate, therefore, I would put it as 18, 6, 01. Just me though...
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Pleurovac/Pleuravac?? Can't find definitive answer for this one.
Subject: Pleurovac/Pleuravac?? Can't find definitive answer for this one.
this is a perfect example of why finding your own definitive
Subject: this is a perfect example of why finding your own definitive
from a variety of people with different opinions. I am sure that with good research, you will find the correct answers. I also feel that everyone who answered you felt they were more correct than those whose answers contracted thei own.
She had a definitive s/l blide local excision performed.
Subject: She had a definitive s/l blide local excision performed.
In a patient with vaginal melanoma. Any suggestions?
you are very welcome - don't assume anything..*lol*
Subject: you are very welcome - don't assume anything..*lol*
you do know what they say about assume....sm
Subject: you do know what they say about assume....sm
When one assumes, they make an a@@ out of U and an a@@ out of me = spelling of assume...*lol*
NOT the OP here......just an observer.....
Have a great day!!! 
I assume they are saying something like
Subject: I assume they are saying something like
"normal facies" ??
Unless it is stated 3 mm you cannot assume that it is mm
Subject: Unless it is stated 3 mm you cannot assume that it is mm
According to a very detailed message from my QA department with authoratative references cited, unless the first measure is stated specifically, you are making an assumption that _3_ is mm and cannot assign 3-4 mm. They explained I had to use 3 x 4-mm effusion. There are many units of measure and their point was to assume is not permissible as it could be an error.
I assume a test..
Subject: I assume a test..
Chart review shows a negative RAANA and normal uric acid. I do not know if he is saying N or and.
Is it RAA NA or RAA and A or RAANA?
Thank you
Deborah
Nothing if you don't hear it. Can't assume, so
Subject: Nothing if you don't hear it. Can't assume, so
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would assume not normal
Subject: would assume not normal
not chronic for him, or something he doesn't normally show on his EKG. Sorry, probably has an accent, I assume.
No, but I assume it is related to
Subject: No, but I assume it is related to
nm
I assume these are lab results ??
Subject: I assume these are lab results ??
I would assume "of" is what goes here.
Subject: I would assume "of" is what goes here.
you cannot assume 5-6 unless the doctor specifically
Subject: you cannot assume 5-6 unless the doctor specifically
5 to 6-mm nodule is the "most" correct. We all "know" the MD meant both values are mm but unless each value is specified, you cannot make that assumption.
...Can't assume that you should change it if not directed to do so. nm
Subject: ...Can't assume that you should change it if not directed to do so. nm
s
Under allergies - I assume it's a drug...?
Subject: Under allergies - I assume it's a drug...?
Allergies include S/L: WUH-STEH-FIN and ciprofloxacin.
Any clues?
Thanks!!
I would think it would be without burying the port (I would assume they would want to keep it so it
Subject: I would think it would be without burying the port (I would assume they would want to keep it so it can be accessed and not buried)?
I haven't actually heard of it, but I would assume it
Subject: I haven't actually heard of it, but I would assume it
would be "ER" (extended release) ??
I totally agree. I assume I'm thanked, and if not,
Subject: I totally agree. I assume I'm thanked, and if not,
nm
labs I assume... last blood work with an s/l H&H 12.1 and 36.5..thank you
Subject: labs I assume... last blood work with an s/l H&H 12.1 and 36.5..thank you
I can only assume that it is because the name of the drug is Benicar HCT (without the slash) and it
Subject: I can only assume that it is because the name of the drug is Benicar HCT (without the slash) and it is made of olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide.
I would assume 2-0 like in suture sizes, but maybe an "eye" MT can help us clarify this. nm
Subject: I would assume 2-0 like in suture sizes, but maybe an "eye" MT can help us clarify this. nm
s
Just my opinion... I never assume especially when it comes to a list of medications for a patient
Subject: Just my opinion... I never assume especially when it comes to a list of medications for a patient
You are probably right as it being Tessalon Perles, but I would have to flag it as such and send it with a blank since it is not a verbatim account.
I would assume this MD might have mispoke, but in case not, I would type it Klor-Con 10 mEq 2-1 b.i.
Subject: I would assume this MD might have mispoke, but in case not, I would type it Klor-Con 10 mEq 2-1 b.i.d.
drug list; I assume it's like ADEK vitamins. nm
Subject: drug list; I assume it's like ADEK vitamins. nm
nm
Yes, I would assume that it is having your faculties: "Having wit or intellectual comprehension..
Subject: Yes, I would assume that it is having your faculties: "Having wit or intellectual comprehension..."
lab values
Subject: lab values
dr. dictates white blood cell count is 40.2 thousand. this is a verbatim account, so how would you transcribe this?
lab values
Subject: lab values
* s/l Ru-Kay was slightly depressed at 3.6
This is a patient with abdominal pain. She is fairly clear in her dictation. Thank you for any help
TEE values sm
Subject: TEE values sm
On transesophageal electrocardiography: Trace mitral regurgitation was present. Proximal isovelocity surface area (PISA) mitral valve area (MVA) was calculated to be 0.9 cm sq with a Vmax of 200, **ADF/AEF/AF/AS** velocity of 16, PISA diameter of 2.3, angle of 60 degrees.
Doc has a thick Japanese accent and I cannot understand the acronym before 'velocity' and do not do a lot of ECG reports. TIA!
What about lab values as 20.0 . ..
Subject: What about lab values as 20.0 . ..
Our QA is saying BOS says to add that trailing zero. Can you find the text to verify that for me.
Also on platelet count WBC, they say to delete the comma, i.e., 20,000 to 20000. Need documentation for that, too, if you have it handy. Thanks.
UA lab values
Subject: UA lab values
On a UA, for rbc and wbc should those be in caps or lower case?
lab values
Subject: lab values
Probably 62.9 segs, 50-70 normal, total should be 100.
Help with Lab values please
Subject: Help with Lab values please
1. 'CBC shows a S/L "three piece/b's" of 5.5'
2. 'S/L "P&P" showed normal electrolytes'
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Need lab help PT/INR values
Subject: Need lab help PT/INR values
Last PT/INR was 118 08. Is this typed 118/08, or 11808, or how? Thanks
lab values
Subject: lab values
BNP 6223. Can this be a value for BNP?
values for hyperlipidemia
Subject: values for hyperlipidemia
Hyperlipidemia. We will check a repeat __________ today.
I can hear value. Does this make sense? It does sound like a skip on the recording then value.
MD is dictating the ABG values. sm
Subject: MD is dictating the ABG values. sm
listen carefully for these:
Normal Arterial Values |
Range |
pH |
7.35-7.45 |
pCO2 |
35-45 |
pO2 |
80-100 |
O2 Sat. |
95-100% |
HCO3 |
22-26 |
BE |
+or-2 |
ABG values base x s 1?
Subject: ABG values base x s 1?
PAO2 29, bicarb 27, s/l base X S 1, O2 sat 52% on room air. I don't know that he is saying after 27. The base and the 1 are pretty clear. Thank you for any help you can offer.
Transcibing values
Subject: Transcibing values
How would I transcribe the following;
One out of twenty nodes positive.
Thanks
Looks like values for pH, pCO2 and pO2...sm
Subject: Looks like values for pH, pCO2 and pO2...sm
looks okay to me, but I don't do a lot of lab values.
normal lab values
Subject: normal lab values
That's really nice that you took time to list several options for me! Thanks!
CPH MB normal values: less than 3%-5%
Subject: CPH MB normal values: less than 3%-5%
Pulm. dictating lab values...
Subject: Pulm. dictating lab values...
Doing a pulmonologist's report - he's dictating lab values, this one s/l "b-nitrotic peptide?"  I usually do radiology so this is new territory to me...
Possibly, but seems like he should have dictated values then (sm)
Subject: Possibly, but seems like he should have dictated values then (sm)
This is the beginning of the HPI (and all the Chief Complaint said was sickle cell crisis).
The patient is a __-year-old ___ who was seen on ___06 for having sickle cell crisis. She had (s/l) enuff retty count. She was given 1 unit of blood transfusion to keep her hemoglobin up so she could go home.
help with peak flow values...
Subject: help with peak flow values...
Help... s/l peak flows were 20 and 626-10? I can't find any peak flow values that aren't percentages, except maybe just the 626? Thank you in advance!
Lab values, white count
Subject: Lab values, white count
If they say the white count is 14.8 thousand do you write it out or is it just 14.8 or is it 14,800 ???
TIA
acidotic, in blood values...nm
Subject: acidotic, in blood values...nm
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normal lab values sites
Sometimes it's hard to remember all the normal values for labs. Does anyone know where I can find that? What I've been given so far isn't for a fast check!
Thanks!
Is this in the middle of any other lab values or any other clues? NM
Subject: Is this in the middle of any other lab values or any other clues? NM
inch is NOT used with metric values. That
Subject: inch is NOT used with metric values. That
is what is being said above. 1/2 inch, not 0.5 inch. They might say 0.5 inch, but it is transcribed as 1/2 inch or 1/2".
The 2nd might be postictal state. No idea what lab values
Subject: The 2nd might be postictal state. No idea what lab values
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