I think you are rright, Kendra and SS, I am used to the lower endoscopies/other procedures, in this
Posted By: Cyndiee on 2008-11-06
In Reply to: endoscopy goes through the mouth - Kendra
Subject: I think you are rright, Kendra and SS, I am used to the lower endoscopies/other procedures, in this
case I think it is incisors, because you are right, the scope goes directly into the mouth, down the throat, throught the esophageal sphincter, etc etc. I was thinking of the "wrong end!", and thus incision!
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I agree with Kendra, would change as she has it.
Subject: I agree with Kendra, would change as she has it.
LAATE BUT IMPORTANT; for Kendra, 'a' or 'an'
Subject: LAATE BUT IMPORTANT; for Kendra, 'a' or 'an'
In front of a vowel, 'an' is used.
These are the exceptions, when 'a' is used in front of a vowel:
When 'u' or 'e' as the first letter in the word makes a consonant sound, like 'y', use 'a' instead of 'an'. Example: a urinary infection, a US ship, a union, etc....a European,
When 'o' as the first letter makes a consonant sound, naemly 'w', use 'a' instead of 'an'. 'Example: a one-eyed man, etc....
Hope this helps, GL
The lower convex curve in the lumbar spine was to the right, and the lower convex thoracic region to
Subject: The lower convex curve in the lumbar spine was to the right, and the lower convex thoracic region to the left
Is how I would do it.
procedures
Subject: procedures
bilateral breast augmentation? or bilateral augmentation[s]?
procedures
Subject: procedures
I would recommend going ahead with an arthroscopy, meniscal debridement, and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
my question is would there be a comma after arthroscopy? He clearly says arthroscopy, not arthroscopic.
tia.
strata procedures
Subject: strata procedures
strata procedures
Doctor has this listed under GI procedures.
Not sure what they are.
i believe this is Stretta procedures.
Subject: i believe this is Stretta procedures.
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Just found it under procedures
Subject: Just found it under procedures
Thanks again for your help.
surgical procedures
Subject: surgical procedures
There is an instrument, and I think it either a clamp or clamp-like, that is refered to as a Davis & Geck in various procedures I have seen.
yes there are Potts procedures
Subject: yes there are Potts procedures
for cardiovascular, patent ductus, aorta coarctation, etc. also Potts-Smith procedures and forceps. Here's a link to Potts shunt for an example.
Procedures... would these be performed by MD or DDS?
Subject: Procedures... would these be performed by MD or DDS?
Cricopharyngeal myotomy and swallowing study.
more content - these are the procedures being done
Subject: more content - these are the procedures being done
OPERATION PERFORMED:
1. Exploratory laparotomy.
2. Mucinous abdominal and pelvic mass resection.
3. Pyloric mass resection.
4. Rectosigmoid colon resection with terminal end colostomy.
5. Cecal and ascending colon resection with primary end-to-end ileal ascending colon anastomosis.
6. Ureterolysis bilateral.
7. Extensive lysis of adhesions.
Found a few procedures - see if these help..... sm
Subject: Found a few procedures - see if these help..... sm
Mustard, Senning, or Rastelli all procedures for D-transposition of great vessels
Non-radiological procedures
Subject: Non-radiological procedures
Are there any imaging procedures that are not radiologic procedures?
Those are all still "radiologic" procedures.
Subject: Those are all still "radiologic" procedures.
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sounds like "elite procedures"?
Subject: sounds like "elite procedures"?
This is in regards to GYN history. Elite procedure??? Not sure if that is what she is saying.
These two things you mentioned are not procedures or sm
Subject: These two things you mentioned are not procedures or sm
operations themselves.
It's listed under past procedures...
Subject: It's listed under past procedures...
The PT spelled it out as meniscopy, but that doesn't seem right and I can't find it in the medical dictionary under either one. She stated arthroscopy and meniscopy.
her past surgical procedures ??? nm
Subject: her past surgical procedures ??? nm
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Maneuvers, procedures, syndromes,
Subject: Maneuvers, procedures, syndromes,
etc. are only capitalized if proper name given. If it is changed into a verb, etc., it is not capitalized, no matter if it is a "proper" name--i.e. Doppler - dopplered, dopplerable.
Found a link for you. Probably one of the pedicle procedures. nm
Subject: Found a link for you. Probably one of the pedicle procedures. nm
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Brevital - anesthesia for short procedures nm
Subject: Brevital - anesthesia for short procedures nm
MTDesk has samples of tracheostomy procedures
Subject: MTDesk has samples of tracheostomy procedures
http://www.mtdesk.com/reports_ent.shtml
Can you access file samples? They usually say procedures over
Subject: Can you access file samples? They usually say procedures over
s
is this under procedures? plan? could you give the whole sentence?
Subject: is this under procedures? plan? could you give the whole sentence?
underwent procedures which involved dye infusion
Subject: underwent procedures which involved dye infusion
could be ... underwent procedures which involved dye infusion
bladder and anterior-posterior repair, 2 procedures. nm
Subject: bladder and anterior-posterior repair, 2 procedures. nm
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Procedures: s/l can present my vehicle of venous doppler
Subject: Procedures: s/l can present my vehicle of venous doppler
ArthroCare Coblator wands for ENT procedures. Google search. :) nm
Subject: ArthroCare Coblator wands for ENT procedures. Google search. :) nm
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I know that plaque is broken up during some catherization procedures and flushed or floated away??NM
Subject: I know that plaque is broken up during some catherization procedures and flushed or floated away??NM
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http://uscneurosurgery.com/infonet/surgery/procedures/VP_shunt.htm is where I found glabella.
Subject: http://uscneurosurgery.com/infonet/surgery/procedures/VP_shunt.htm is where I found glabella.
(CABG) procedures using the ESTECH Access and Stabilization Systems in conjunction with a surgical r
Subject: (CABG) procedures using the ESTECH Access and Stabilization Systems in conjunction with a surgical robot
It would be lower case "w" sm
Subject: It would be lower case "w" sm
It is named after Augustus V. Waller. The word wallerian is not a proper noun. It's the same principle as applied to Parkinson disease when the dictator says "parkinsonism".
I've seen a lot of text books and word books that have wrong spellings in them.
CT Lower extremity
Subject: CT Lower extremity
Degenerative joint disease of the right [hellocele] sesamoid articulation is noted. Thanks for the help.
yes, re-x-ray (lower case) (nm)
Subject: yes, re-x-ray (lower case) (nm)
x
lower case of course : )
Subject: lower case of course : )
A1c (c is lower case)
Subject: A1c (c is lower case)
Really? Do you just put it lower case? nm
Subject: Really? Do you just put it lower case? nm
x
lower lobe?? NM
Subject: lower lobe?? NM
x
Bilat. lower ext. u/s SM
Subject: Bilat. lower ext. u/s SM
He says: Ankle-brachial index could be assessed s/l WITH A RIGHT O-SHIMMY.
lower extremities
Subject: lower extremities
Could dictator be saying "gastrocs" for inner gastrocnemius muscles? Let us know, if you find out -- this is a doozy! Rosie
lower case letter L here
Subject: lower case letter L here
x
Lower extremity exam sm
Subject: Lower extremity exam sm
Patient has bilateral feet ulcers, poor or nonexistent pulses. Dr. says her skin is thin and atrophic with s/l "zarosis planoy". I can find "xerosis" which does not seem to apply here. Any ideas would be appreciated. TIA.
colchicine - but lower case....
Subject: colchicine - but lower case....
lower lumbar question
Subject: lower lumbar question
extensive back surgery where he had a fusion and a ____ replaced in his lower lumbar area.
Sounds like "heart".
I'd lower case it, it's in midsentence.....
Subject: I'd lower case it, it's in midsentence.....
if you began the sentence with that, I'd probably initial cap all 3 but since it's midsentence I would not.
I used to type it lower case until MDs got on me.NM
Subject: I used to type it lower case until MDs got on me.NM
Lower back muscles...
Subject: Lower back muscles...
Yikes! Patient had reduction mammoplasty and now has low back pain. Doc states she has some tenderness in the low mid back, decreased range of motion with some muscle spasms particularly in the right s/l tibral muscle group.
The only thing that comes close for me is tibial muscle group, I am hearing an "R" sound in the word. Any clues?
No caps, lower case
Subject: No caps, lower case
left lower limb?
Subject: left lower limb?
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I always use lower case but have nothing to back that up.
Subject: I always use lower case but have nothing to back that up.
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