I checked my Stedman's Abbreviations
Posted By: nn on 2006-05-31
In Reply to: TLIF is transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. sm - nm
Subject: I checked my Stedman's Abbreviations
book on this and it was not in there (surprise!) but I put the abbreviations into google and it came right up. Maybe I had better get a newer book. lol
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Stedman's Abbreviations has it as
Subject: Stedman's Abbreviations has it as
T-MAX, Tmax, or T-max. but don't take my word for it. Ask the others on this site who know everything.
According to the Stedman's abbreviations
Subject: According to the Stedman's abbreviations
& Acronyms it is
geriatric assessment unit
Stedman's 3rd abbreviations has it both ways.
Subject: Stedman's 3rd abbreviations has it both ways.
nm
"Metastases" according to Stedman's Abbreviations
Subject: "Metastases" according to Stedman's Abbreviations
Just checked Stedman's cardio--Davis isn't in there, nothing for Weinberg , either. nm
Subject: Just checked Stedman's cardio--Davis isn't in there, nothing for Weinberg , either. nm
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Per Stedman's Abbreviations - PAR-Q is Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire...nm
Subject: Per Stedman's Abbreviations - PAR-Q is Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire...nm
I have Stedman medical & surgical equipment and words and find that out of my Stedman books (have 4
Subject: I have Stedman medical & surgical equipment and words and find that out of my Stedman books (have 4 others) this is the one I use the most. Just my preference.
Checked E's, U's, A's, and I's not Y's lol
Subject: Checked E's, U's, A's, and I's not Y's lol
eaui
Just checked it up and... sm
Subject: Just checked it up and... sm
Google:
Lutein is an antioxidant carotenoid a pigmented nutrient that is responsible for the yellow colors of fruits and vegetables...
so I guess I'll go for it! |
Thank You!...but I have already checked that...NM
Subject: Thank You!...but I have already checked that...NM
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These are probably not abbreviations. sm
Subject: These are probably not abbreviations. sm
Is that the entire EKG interpretation? Check your BOS for help with EKG terms.
CT KUB/Abbreviations
Subject: CT KUB/Abbreviations
Check a TT SF CB DD CC....I wish they would just drop the abbreviations. All the "e" letters come across sounding alike as do the S's and F's. Then there are the B's and V's. There are about 35 abbreviations for CT,the most common of which is computerized tomography, but the list goes on and on. Cobra toxin is a good one!
Abbreviations.
Subject: Abbreviations.
2-3-day history of a pelvic pain along her bladder area. This pain is described as a constant crampy pressure pain, tender to touch, and is associated with urinary urgency and frequency. She denies any S/C/N/V/D/C.
New doctor for me. She likes to use a lot of abbreviations. Not sure what S/C/N/V/D/C is.
Also, doctor uses "MRC CUA" under plan. It is just by itself. Any clues????? 
Abbreviations (sorry not much help)
Subject: Abbreviations (sorry not much help)
According to Stedman's BSA= body surface area. BFA abbreviations do not make sense here (BFA= baby for adoption or bifemoral arteriogram.) Hope this helped a little anyway!
abbreviations...
Subject: abbreviations...
Don't you just love them: Let's see there is:
1. continuous performance test,
2. continuous primary tests,
3. chest physiotherapy,
4. clinical pharmacokinetics team,
hmmm, I wonder, which one sounds the best to you?
There are many abbreviations that have
Subject: There are many abbreviations that have
more than one meaning, if in doubt use the abbreviation, EVEN if it is in the diagnosis.
abbreviations AS, AI, MR??
Subject: abbreviations AS, AI, MR??
I have to expand these abbrevations, but I'm having a hard time finding which ones are the right ones. The sentence is "multiple murmurs of AS, AI, and MR"
i just double-checked myself this a.m., its
Subject: i just double-checked myself this a.m., its
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just checked google
Subject: just checked google
and studding of the liver is mentioned, as with nodules and/or cancer tumors, etc.
I appreciate the suggestion. I checked this out first (sm)`
Subject: I appreciate the suggestion. I checked this out first (sm)`
It does not s/l Combivent and there is no indication that the patient has asthma or COPD. Thanks for trying!
sed rate usually checked for --sm
Subject: sed rate usually checked for --sm
rheumatoid arthritis or some other inflammatory process.
just checked out sites
Subject: just checked out sites
drug.com and medicinenet and they are both good! I will add them to my favorites. Sometimes I don't find everything on one site so it's good to have a couple back ups! Thanks!!!
Thank you!! (yes I had checked Google) nm
Subject: Thank you!! (yes I had checked Google) nm
Just checked on the blank and you were right!!!
Subject: Just checked on the blank and you were right!!!
I have checked and the only time...
Subject: I have checked and the only time...
I have seen this is on other Medical Transcription Word Boards where doctor's seem to "bastardize" the word and use the term bundloid. Don't know if it is legit or not, but this is the third time from a transcriptionist I have seen it.
Thanks. Just checked by spellcheck
Subject: Thanks. Just checked by spellcheck
and fiducials came up.
Better checked - I got called on this one
Subject: Better checked - I got called on this one
Supervisor said it is "demyelination," not "demyelinization."
PTs are checked when patient is on
Subject: PTs are checked when patient is on
anticoagulation for AF.
I checked it also; it stands for both.
Subject: I checked it also; it stands for both.
Checked EMR-no appendectomy-Thanks for trying.
Subject: Checked EMR-no appendectomy-Thanks for trying.
Also, have you checked mtsamples.com?
Subject: Also, have you checked mtsamples.com?
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I just checked my feedback
Subject: I just checked my feedback
and before I e-mail my PS, I wanted to see if I was wrong. I researched but seems I was right. I was corrected for using Entero Vu contrast - I was told it is Enteroview. According to Stedman's it is Entero Vu plus I have been Radiology for 10 years and always used this spelling. I was also corrected on using centimeters per second - I use cm/s but was corrected to cm/sec. Any help on these? Thanks!
also in Stedmans abbreviations nm
Subject: also in Stedmans abbreviations nm
What abbreviations are and are not appropriate will be different for each account sm
Subject: What abbreviations are and are not appropriate will be different for each account sm
Go with what your QA tells you. It may be acceptable but the doctor may not like/want it done that way. I've found every account has different rules and preferences.
metric abbreviations- sm
Subject: metric abbreviations- sm
Is one form correct over another when abbreviating the measurement 'microgram?' I know I've seen it abbreviated as mcg, but in my chemistry background, we always used the symbol that looks like a funny letter 'u.' I can type that symbol in Word, but I'm not sure if it's necessary or preferred. This is the first time I've had the term 'microgram' dictated.
Side note, do you use upper or lower case 'L' to represent a liter? I've seen both used.
In the diagnosis, I would (no abbreviations)
Subject: In the diagnosis, I would (no abbreviations)
Unless you are to expand abbreviations
Subject: Unless you are to expand abbreviations
you transcribe it as dictated.
Unless you have to expand all abbreviations
Subject: Unless you have to expand all abbreviations
don't waste your time worrying about it, just type it.
no, This dictator is big on abbreviations, but I just can't get it, nm
Subject: no, This dictator is big on abbreviations, but I just can't get it, nm
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Expanding abbreviations
Subject: Expanding abbreviations
Are there any abbreviations that should NEVER be expanded on the diagnoses section of a hospital record? I was told that T-spine should never be expanded to thoracic spine; however I learned that ALL abbreviations are to be expanded and dont agree. Please help.
even though I, too, avoid using abbreviations in dx, I
Subject: even though I, too, avoid using abbreviations in dx, I
would have used the "B" - mainly because you just don't often see the term "beta" strep used - you always see "group B strep," so I think that's why they changed it.
dangerous abbreviations
Subject: dangerous abbreviations
Now please do not flame me for asking, but I am getting confused about some of these. The one for today is hs. Is it used at all? If so, is it hs or h.s.? I thought it was not used, but substitute "bedtime", but I do not find it in BOS and on page 463 of BOS 2 it lists "BT" as to not use but substitute "hs." Can anyone give me a definitive reply with citation of source? Thanks.
Just checked Google - paraspinous! - sm
Subject: Just checked Google - paraspinous! - sm
I had tried several different online medical dictionaries, including Stedman's, and none of them had it. But Google did! Thanks!
I would list it anyway. I checked on the internet--sm
Subject: I would list it anyway. I checked on the internet--sm
and it does not say the drug has been discontinued. Obviously some physicians are still using it, perhaps under a different name.
Mini Screen checked???
Subject: Mini Screen checked???
Pt has sickle cell. Muscle cramping of uncertain etiology. I do not think this is from the Hydrea. He will have a magnesium level and S/L mini screen ???checked
No problem..I double checked....sm
Subject: No problem..I double checked....sm
your reply afterwards backon the board and got the correct one you posted right after. I appreciate your help and I thank you very much.
Have a good afternoon.
If it is an IUD, there is a string that it to be checked by the patient and can be
Subject: If it is an IUD, there is a string that it to be checked by the patient and can be
checked at the doc's office also as in a postoperative first visit.
is to be checked, never post and eat at the same time!
Subject: is to be checked, never post and eat at the same time!
nm
I checked my old Vera Pyle, and
Subject: I checked my old Vera Pyle, and
I have written in a note under Garden classification of femoral neck fractures that it is roman numerals we use.
just checked, QA hasn't done it yet. I'll let you know, Lil
Subject: just checked, QA hasn't done it yet. I'll let you know, Lil
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I checked it up so many ways and could not find it. Thank you so much!!!
Subject: I checked it up so many ways and could not find it. Thank you so much!!!
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