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I fully agree with C.J. it should be 2:1, if it is a minute it takes me 2, if it is 10 minutes it ta

Posted By: MT50 on 2008-01-23
In Reply to: I'm sorry, I do not understand the question transcribe an 1 1/2 of dictation. Could you elaborate - MT50

Subject: I fully agree with C.J. it should be 2:1, if it is a minute it takes me 2, if it is 10 minutes it takes 15-20, etc. 1-1/2 hours of dictation should be no more than 3 or 4 hours.




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i agree. you have to listen to the dictator for a bit of tme and then speed him up... it takes the
Subject: i agree. you have to listen to the dictator for a bit of tme and then speed him up... it takes the

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was 60 minutes, of that 40 minutes were dedicated sm
Subject: was 60 minutes, of that 40 minutes were dedicated sm

in my opinion :)
Thanks! Obviously I'm still not fully awake..
Subject: Thanks! Obviously I'm still not fully awake..

Sorry I didn't think to look up the word changing the Y to an I - an obvious blunder on my part. Thanks for your help anon. I appreciate it. :-)
maybe saying "is uh fully" - nm
Subject: maybe saying "is uh fully" - nm


..deferred until after she fully recovers??? nm
Subject: ..deferred until after she fully recovers??? nm

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Growth plates not quite fully s/l clothed.
Subject: Growth plates not quite fully s/l clothed.

She says: Growth plates are still not quite fully closed - (then says clothed, as if changing her mind). Has anyone heard it said this way? Thanks.
Should be at one and five minutes, respectively. nm
Subject: Should be at one and five minutes, respectively. nm

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Thanks, Sea! I put 20 minutes into this!!
Subject: Thanks, Sea! I put 20 minutes into this!!

nm
What is the fully written out version of "chem stick"? - tia - nm
Subject: What is the fully written out version of "chem stick"? - tia - nm

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RE: What is the fully written out version of "chem stick"? - tia - nm
Subject: RE: What is the fully written out version of "chem stick"? - tia - nm

Chemstick
Use a diagnostic tool (Chemstick) to measure for the presence of: ...
Use the indicator key on the Chemstick box to measure the pH of the urine sample
fully flex and extend on the opposite side? nm
Subject: fully flex and extend on the opposite side? nm


floridly in this case means fully developed. sm
Subject: floridly in this case means fully developed. sm

It can also mean reddish color.
they say 2 out of 3 objects in 5 minutes.....
Subject: they say 2 out of 3 objects in 5 minutes.....

x
Nitro is given 0.4 mg every 5 minutes, not
Subject: Nitro is given 0.4 mg every 5 minutes, not

x
I thought it was minutes, but he just says q 5's
Subject: I thought it was minutes, but he just says q 5's

I ended up just leaving that q5's part blank.


The Apgar score was 9/9 at 1 and 5 minutes.
Subject: The Apgar score was 9/9 at 1 and 5 minutes.

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maybe she is not going to "bear weight" for 10 minutes?
Subject: maybe she is not going to "bear weight" for 10 minutes?


I should know to look here FIRST. Searched online for 20 minutes. Thanks MT50!
Subject: I should know to look here FIRST. Searched online for 20 minutes. Thanks MT50!


I'm not sure of my own name at this point, ESL dictator, started this report 54 minutes ago and I
Subject: I'm not sure of my own name at this point, ESL dictator, started this report 54 minutes ago and I am only half way through... thanks so much


Facial droop resolve lasting 10 minutes??
Subject: Facial droop resolve lasting 10 minutes??


maybe "facial droop, resolved, lasting 10 minutes" ??
Subject: maybe "facial droop, resolved, lasting 10 minutes" ??


Pt takes s/l sol-pal-met-o as an herbal med for BPH. Thanks
Subject: Pt takes s/l sol-pal-met-o as an herbal med for BPH. Thanks


in between the takes of the splint? sm
Subject: in between the takes of the splint? sm

status post left ring finger mallet fracture.

The patient does have some swelling in between the s/l takes or tapes of the splint.
Of course you will, just takes time... but you are very welcome.
Subject: Of course you will, just takes time... but you are very welcome.


Maybe just "...and takes a...." since that same med comes in that dose. nm
Subject: Maybe just "...and takes a...." since that same med comes in that dose. nm

nm
Laid takes an object. sm
Subject: Laid takes an object. sm

If she laid down a box or other object, laid would be correct. However, in the sentence quoted, lay is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take an object. Therefore, lay is correct. Laid is a transitive verb and must have an object.
Patient has osteoporosis and also takes - sm
Subject: Patient has osteoporosis and also takes - sm

Fosamax, estradiol, calcium. Thanks.
Pt. takes s/l Cacerna between meals tia
Subject: Pt. takes s/l Cacerna between meals tia


Usually when a patient takes antihypertensives like Lasix, they will sm
Subject: Usually when a patient takes antihypertensives like Lasix, they will sm

need potassium, too. I'm thinking that maybe what you're hearing is Lasix (comma), then maybe potassium chloride? Don't know about the 3rd.
what about "Pill Cam" - you swallow and it takes pictures. /nm
Subject: what about "Pill Cam" - you swallow and it takes pictures. /nm

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The patient takes s/l Cymbex for bipolar
Subject: The patient takes s/l Cymbex for bipolar

Why cant I figure this out????  First report of the day, not fully awake yet, I guess.
drug s/l fen-nix 150 mg, she takes 2 tablets at night. sm
Subject: drug s/l fen-nix 150 mg, she takes 2 tablets at night. sm

doctor has accent, so this could go any way.
Patient also takes Lantus s/l soul-uh-tar 20 mg
Subject: Patient also takes Lantus s/l soul-uh-tar 20 mg

x
per minute
Subject: per minute


per minute
Subject: per minute

x
mcg/kg/minute or mcg/kg per minute
Subject: mcg/kg/minute or mcg/kg per minute

nm
I think it is usually mL per minute mL/min. nm
Subject: I think it is usually mL per minute mL/min. nm


per minute, (nm)
Subject: per minute, (nm)

xx
Let me think on it a minute
Subject: Let me think on it a minute

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per minute nm
Subject: per minute nm

x
mt got it right!!!! per minute!! NM
Subject: mt got it right!!!! per minute!! NM


pt. with uric acid stones, dr says he takes s/l theralith
Subject: pt. with uric acid stones, dr says he takes s/l theralith


She takes 3 units s/l NovoTiac insulin and it's NOT NovoLog. nm
Subject: She takes 3 units s/l NovoTiac insulin and it's NOT NovoLog. nm

xx
60% of 143 beats per minute?just
Subject: 60% of 143 beats per minute?just


5 mics per minute
Subject: 5 mics per minute

It sounds like 5 "Mikes" per minute.  Talking about nitro drip.


Thanks!


per minute of oxygen??? nm
Subject: per minute of oxygen??? nm


Figured it out! 23 mL/minute
Subject: Figured it out! 23 mL/minute

nm
liters per minute
Subject: liters per minute

How do you transcribe this?  TIA
Pulse is 5 *PCs* per minute
Subject: Pulse is 5 *PCs* per minute

I am drawing a blank on PC abbreviation.  TIA!
Could be 10-minute strip as in they had
Subject: Could be 10-minute strip as in they had

the patient on telemetry for 10 minutes.
Lying is correct in this case. Laying takes a subject, sm
Subject: Lying is correct in this case. Laying takes a subject, sm

Laying is correct if she is laying an egg or laying a baby down for a nap. If you recline, you are lying. Sounds like a insult, doesn't it, like she isn't telling the truth.