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I think there are flat and "fluted" drains

Posted By: vn on 2009-06-16
In Reply to: Abdominal drains - sounds like "flat footed drains." He's chomping gum while saying it. NM - PoodleLady

Subject: I think there are flat and "fluted" drains




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however, there is on occasion in an op report where they say this and this is how I transcribe it.


DRAINS:  Two 15-mm round Jackson-Pratt


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Could he be saying flat?
Subject: Could he be saying flat?


somewhat flat in affect? sm
Subject: somewhat flat in affect? sm

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Flat Affect
Subject: Flat Affect

It's not mood, that was first thought. I think he's making something up, he does that frequently, drives me crazy! Thanks, anyway.


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Subject: flat affect? nm


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Subject: Could it be just as you said 'somewhat flat affect" - sm

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Subject: somewhat flat affect is correct.

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Subject: don't know but flat effect is also a cognitive....nm


Doesn't fit but TY anyway. I'll just flat it. NM
Subject: Doesn't fit but TY anyway. I'll just flat it. NM

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Subject: flat affect, mood congruent.......nm

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