I type things like that with a "to" for clarity etc. nm
Posted By: Txczech on 2009-04-17
In Reply to: 1-2+ protein UA - michelle
Subject: I type things like that with a "to" for clarity etc. nm
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Blank is probably "to" as in "to 15 mmHg." sm
Subject: Blank is probably "to" as in "to 15 mmHg." sm
"of" might be okay, too. In laparoscopic surgeries, the doc use a needle, in this case the Veress, to insufflate the abdomen (fill it with air) so that he/she has room to look around in there. The peritoneum fills with the air ("pneumo"). They keep an eye on the pressure so they don't add more than can be handled (like filling up a balloon with air or a car tire--there are gauges to keep track of that, too).
Me too!! I can type some things I cannot spell outright!!! nm
Subject: Me too!! I can type some things I cannot spell outright!!! nm
Clarity
Subject: Clarity
Could you put the word in the context of the sentence for me?
Here is what I would do for clarity:
Subject: Here is what I would do for clarity:
...mixture of 2 mL of 2% Xylocaine and 1 mL of 40 mg/mL of Depo-Medrol.
But that's just me. Others may have other opinions.
Yep, done for clarity, thank goodness! Now if they'd only
Subject: Yep, done for clarity, thank goodness! Now if they'd only
s
I have always typed it out for clarity.
Subject: I have always typed it out for clarity.
Either is correct, but 14,800 makes for better clarity. nm
Subject: Either is correct, but 14,800 makes for better clarity. nm
s
I believe it's "to pain".
Subject: I believe it's "to pain".
i have been told to use "to" by QA
Subject: i have been told to use "to" by QA
...
For clarity, trailer zeroes are acceptable in
Subject: For clarity, trailer zeroes are acceptable in
glasses have adds like
-2.00, +3.25, and it is required to use them to show how to dispense the prescription.
q.h.s. should be at bedtime or at hour of sleep due to clarity. Actually I have never seen q. hs bef
Subject: q.h.s. should be at bedtime or at hour of sleep due to clarity. Actually I have never seen q. hs before.
I do it this way for clarity, too. Forget where the docs want paragraphs! Lots of
Subject: I do it this way for clarity, too. Forget where the docs want paragraphs! Lots of
s
I have always typed it with the word "to" i.e. 1 to 1
Subject: I have always typed it with the word "to" i.e. 1 to 1
Maybe substitute "to" with "with" or "of." JMO NM
Subject: Maybe substitute "to" with "with" or "of." JMO NM
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any way it could be "to solids" ? (perhaps they can swallow liquids) ? nm
Subject: any way it could be "to solids" ? (perhaps they can swallow liquids) ? nm
"breaking in to"--"in" and "to" just happen to be beside one another
Subject: "breaking in to"--"in" and "to" just happen to be beside one another
Into or In to?
"Into is a preposition that has many definitions, but they all generally relate to direction.
On the other hand, in by itself can be an adverb, preposition, or adjective (and to by itself is a preposition or an adverb). Sometimes in and to just end up next to each other.
Maybe examples will help!
He walked into the room.
(Which direction was he going? Into the room.)
We broke in to the room.
('Broke in' is a phrasal verb. What did you break in to? The room.)
(Fogarty, Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips 34-35).
I believe "to the fourth" would be a superscript, but a lot of times
Subject: I believe "to the fourth" would be a superscript, but a lot of times
you cannot type it that way because when the report is uploaded to the hospital system, it won't recognize codes like subscript and superscript. So how you've typed it, 8 x 10 to the 4th power, would be correct in that case.
could be "to prevent" future herniation
Subject: could be "to prevent" future herniation
It is appropriate to use the word fixated as in the medical description of "To make fixed, stable
Subject: It is appropriate to use the word fixated as in the medical description of "To make fixed, stable, or stationary."
Can't do that, as these things are sm
Subject: Can't do that, as these things are sm
not in my old books but this MedCompare site has trademarked links etc.
http://www.medcompare.com/news.asp?newsid=121708
things it might be
Subject: things it might be
PROCEDURE: Medial branch block of the L4-5 and L5-S1 facets on the right under fluoroscopic guidance. Might just be saying that is the scheduled procedure.
(ob-suse) might have started saying operating suite?
And probably should be prone position.
Could be two things, sm.
Subject: Could be two things, sm.
If the doc is excising the area, they will say "wide local excision" or "wide excision" for short. If talking about a scar, sometimes the scar becomes wider with time so it would be "widened incision."
I think they are two different things
Subject: I think they are two different things
MU would be milliunits which is, I believe, one thousandth of a unit. This is millions of units. I think??
Things to try:
Subject: Things to try:
googling "unison antibiotic" or "unison medication," or
doing a search in Stedman's for "un*s*n"
or using WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/drugs/index-drugs.aspx
-- when I put the letters "un" into the search box, the 3rd item is "Unasyn IV.
I use the 'd for things like that OR you can
Subject: I use the 'd for things like that OR you can
say the patient was brought by air-vac to XXX or something to that effect.
Might be several things. sm
Subject: Might be several things. sm
"but as per patient these were thought to be stable? or benign?
"but according to the patient =======
It can mean other things too...sm
Subject: It can mean other things too...sm
Here is a link to check out:
http://www.fairview.org/healthlibrary/content/ca_hemodyna_car.htm
There are many reasons why hemodynamics are affected. It is not just limited to blood pressure, but that is one of the top answers and a very good answer. 
2 things...
Subject: 2 things...
is there a such thing as "S and wave changes"
also, s/l "pre-lectrical-thiket function is normal". These are from a stress test which is stressing me out!
thank you - another one of those things that's
Subject: thank you - another one of those things that's
difficult to verify on the web, ya know!
Sorry, but things have changed...
Subject: Sorry, but things have changed...
Just as people and the world have evolved, so has English. 'Were' would now be considered correct.
I do realize it's not the grammar rule we were taught back in our school days.
bye.
Think that one is bad? my md dictates things like this...sm
Subject: Think that one is bad? my md dictates things like this...sm
I used a small, tiny, little Q-tip .... and he doesn't want me to change it. Bizarre!!!
Could be many things...need more info
Subject: Could be many things...need more info
/
yup...stays...things we have to know in this job :) sm
Subject: yup...stays...things we have to know in this job :) sm
here's a link that explains
http://www.corsetsandcrinolines.com/tidbits.php?index=10
things are changing sm
Subject: things are changing sm
for whose benefit? So the AAMT can profit from more book sales. 15 year MT here--never have and never will buy into AAMT.
Lots of things it could be, unfortunately. Why do you think
Subject: Lots of things it could be, unfortunately. Why do you think
s
I use OneLook for looking things up.
Subject: I use OneLook for looking things up.
chorioamnionitis (cho·rio·am·ni·o·ni·tis) (kor”e-o-am”ne-o-ni´tis) inflammation of the chorion and amnion.
Numbers for most things now, but it's still up to what
Subject: Numbers for most things now, but it's still up to what
s
ok, thanks i am hearing things again.
Subject: ok, thanks i am hearing things again.
a couple of things......SM
Subject: a couple of things......SM
Jehovah's Witness
myoclonic gammopathy? not myoclinic
possibly *gammopathy*
*h* in Jehovah's Witness
There's a whole host of things it is used for (sm)
Subject: There's a whole host of things it is used for (sm)
Drug Name Therapeutic Category
Amantadine HCl 100mg; tabs. Central Nervous System > Parkinsonism
Amantadine HCl 100mg; tabs. Infections & Infestations > Amantadine HCl 50mg/5mL; raspberry flavor. Central Nervous System > Parkinsonism
Amantadine HCl 50mg/5mL; raspberry flavor. Infections & Infestations > Viral infections, Hyperacidity, GERD, and ulcers.
We use 'd on lots of things they say.
Subject: We use 'd on lots of things they say.
x
Chest x-ray, 2 things
Subject: Chest x-ray, 2 things
I am hearing what sounds like "tracheous midline", and the next sentence says sounds like "cardiacs are wet". Can't find any of these. Any clues?
Here are a few things they say. Vibration? sm
Subject: Here are a few things they say. Vibration? sm
Mental status: Alert and oriented x 3; speech, naming, and recall intact ... Sensation: pinprick and vibration intact throughout.
Sensory examination is intact to vibration, position, light touch, pinprick, and temperature.
I found two different things
Subject: I found two different things
it could be.
1. TLC (Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes). It's a diet, found it at this website: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4764
2. The thing I found said TLC stood for total lung capacity.
Allergies among other things
Subject: Allergies among other things
When I started in transcription there was a saying my boss would always quote and that was WHEN IN DOUBT, LEAVE IT OUT. It's better to put a blank and have QA figure it out or even have the doctor fix it instead of putting the wrong information.
Hmm, some docs say strange things
Subject: Hmm, some docs say strange things
new paragraph, new line, etc. Does dictator say that word you are hearing between paragraphs or headings?
i think y'all should google things first...sm
Subject: i think y'all should google things first...sm
it came up in google in a split second.....I think y'all should make an effort first, i.e., googling things, before leaning on mtstars for all your answers.....
jes' sayin' 
well,if it means several things, you have a chance of
Subject: well,if it means several things, you have a chance of
Per BOS, it is acceptable to use standard abbreviations in body text (like I&D'd) but not in diagnosis, impression, plan, recommendation, operative header, etc.
These two things you mentioned are not procedures or sm
Subject: These two things you mentioned are not procedures or sm
operations themselves.
Could be, as it is prescribed for a whole host of things, other than indicated in PDR, such as
Subject: Could be, as it is prescribed for a whole host of things, other than indicated in PDR, such as
depression and chronic pain. Could have been prescribed for the GI-distress as mentioned in the dictation.
I just tried googling all sorts of things....sm
Subject: I just tried googling all sorts of things....sm
but, unfortunately, I came up with nothing - sorry, I tried.......someone else perhaps?
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