Is sternitis a true word? Doc states"denies epistaxis or s/l sternitis." TIA.
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Subject: Is sternitis a true word? Doc states"denies epistaxis or s/l sternitis." TIA.
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I have the same thing again, s/l epistaxis, sternitis, or hearing loss.
Subject: I have the same thing again, s/l epistaxis, sternitis, or hearing loss.
By the way, also states in AAMT BOS2 that 0 is correct for sutures as per The United States Pharmaco
Subject: By the way, also states in AAMT BOS2 that 0 is correct for sutures as per The United States Pharmacopeia system sizes...
It also states to "precede by # or No. if the word 'number' is dictated. sm
Subject: It also states to "precede by # or No. if the word 'number' is dictated. sm
"Keep in mind that 'French' is linked to diameter size and is not the eponymic name of an instrument. Thus, it is a 15-French catheter, not a French catheter, size 15."
word help.. true and s/l false chords
It sounds like true and s/l false chords. She is talking about the larynx. Is false right?
pt with dental pain - on PE, states "...'OROBUCCAL (1 word?) SYMPOSIN' appears to be normal
Subject: pt with dental pain - on PE, states "...'OROBUCCAL (1 word?) SYMPOSIN' appears to be normal"
Dr. states no emolliation used on itchy skin - I cannot find this word in dictionary only emollient
Subject: Dr. states no emolliation used on itchy skin - I cannot find this word in dictionary only emollient
Under long ROS - "denies altered KBS" (sm)
Denies chest pain, palpitations, or orthopnea. Denies abdominal pain, tenderness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, melena, hematemesis, or weight loss. Denies dysuria or hematuria. Denies loss of function, loss of sensation, or edema in any extremity. Denies altered mental status or mood changes. Denies altered "KBS"
I can't document this. Anyone know what it means?
Maybe "denies suicidal ideation in ___ or in his thinking?" sm
Subject: Maybe "denies suicidal ideation in ___ or in his thinking?" sm
but I still can't come up with the first word that would be your "Fu" S/L
Epistaxis
Subject: Epistaxis
The doctor is referring to placing what sounds like a "Silverlar" pack, I cannot verify....anyone?
Epistaxis, nose bleeds??? NM
Subject: Epistaxis, nose bleeds??? NM
nm
erythema, epistaxis, petechiae or yeast.
Subject: erythema, epistaxis, petechiae or yeast.
Pt w/ epistaxis. s/l topical cocaine was used to control the bleeding.
Subject: Pt w/ epistaxis. s/l topical cocaine was used to control the bleeding.
:-)
Really? It was an op note referring to severe epistaxis. Neuro patties...who'da thunk it? Thank
Subject: Really? It was an op note referring to severe epistaxis. Neuro patties...who'da thunk it? Thanks!
No fever, chills, loss of vision, tinnitus, ???photoria??, epistaxis or dysphasia.
Subject: No fever, chills, loss of vision, tinnitus, ???photoria??, epistaxis or dysphasia.
Just me, but I do not unless the CP states to do so.
Subject: Just me, but I do not unless the CP states to do so.
New standard states:
Subject: New standard states:
And I quote: "Numerals, or figures, stand out from the surrounding text and serve a functional purpose in medical reports, where they should be used almost exclusively as opposed to spelled-out numbers.
Exceptions: Judgment and discretion are need when deciding but adjacent numbers require one to be spelled out to avoid confusion.
Use a comma to separate adjacent unrelated numerals if neither can be readily expressed in words and the sentence cannot be readily reworded.
Use numerals for fractions.
Spell out numbers that begin a sentence.
Zero is always spelled out when it stands alone.
Spell out numbers used as pronouns.
That should get you started!
ENT always states S/L "verbrossi SM
Subject: ENT always states S/L "verbrossi SM
were clippped." It seems to mean nose hair, except I cannot document verbrossa. I have looked and looked. I could have spelling completely wrong. As stated, ENT doctor, doing sinus/ septal surgery, at the beginning of the report, along with prep and drape.
Thanks for any help.
HELP please!! Dr. states this 3 times
Subject: HELP please!! Dr. states this 3 times
It sounds like "Malin-body 4 airway." Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Pt with Raynaud's...doctor states sm
"without any identifiable primary *s/l pneumatic or pneumonic* disorder". Any one heard of this? TIA
Doc only states what s/l cervitol 15 mg at night...
Subject: Doc only states what s/l cervitol 15 mg at night...
dictates this with about 20 other meds....no mention of any stool issues. If it is sorbitol can it be a 15 mg dose?? May have to leave it blank.
Thanks but no "Trans" just states s/l Varisol..nm
Subject: Thanks but no "Trans" just states s/l Varisol..nm
x
States current medication..
Subject: States current medication..
she is being seen for left arm numbness. Does that help any? Nothing in history.
Not my day. exam of the chest and states (sm)
Subject: Not my day. exam of the chest and states (sm)
the "pox" is 90 and felt 87, and she is on oxygen. This in the exam of the chest. What could "pox" be?
The consult by the neurologist states that sm
Subject: The consult by the neurologist states that sm
the s/l partodyskinesia may be a slow progress. Also later in the diagnosis, doctor states "s/l Partodyskinesia secondary to anticholanergic drugs". Any help would be appreciated. Thanks :)
when doc states g-y-n, are all letters capped or only first? nm Thanks!
Subject: when doc states g-y-n, are all letters capped or only first? nm Thanks!
s/l "multitude" tenaculum - states the
Subject: s/l "multitude" tenaculum - states the
cervix was grasped with a "multitude" tenaculum? TIA
if only that were true....
Subject: if only that were true....
nm
very true. but i use their pc adn not allow to add
Subject: very true. but i use their pc adn not allow to add
software to it, plus i type straight into their website...so...
LOL so true
Subject: LOL so true
this is true - but yours is better! *LOL*
Subject: this is true - but yours is better! *LOL*
been watching this board for 3-4 years now....and you and Txczech and annabanana are 3 of the top posters whose answers I definitely check out and I learn from all 3 of you........*grin* - I do supply an answer or two or three.....to others as I can.
GMTA!! 
true, true
Subject: true, true
I have also had myopia with astigmatism and have been told is the reason I cannot have LASIK surgery to the eyes
so some knowledge is coming from transcribing experience AND from personal experience....
Not true
Subject: Not true
effect can also be used as a verb...
to effect one's purpose...
to effect an entry,....,
but usually it's more used as a noun, that's right.
How true.
Subject: How true.
Thank you for your help. I don't hear any "L" in it so I am afraid to put that, although it is probably correct. Thank you.
True - Thanks
Subject: True - Thanks
I think I will leave a blank -thanks for your help!
very true (sm)
Subject: very true (sm)
Some things are just common sense.
Not true....
Subject: Not true....
It is
decubitus / decubiti
or
decubitus ulcer / decubitus ulcers.
yes. very true.
Subject: yes. very true.
On my account I can do VERY light editing for grammar, but that's about it. As the previous poster says, if you are on a verbatim account, you should type as dictated even if it's wrong...& if you are uncomfortable with this, leave a blank.
True, we use 2 out of 10 on a 0 to 10.
Subject: True, we use 2 out of 10 on a 0 to 10.
x
True...
Subject: True...
unless you're a rat. :-)
Very true
Subject: Very true
dr. states "as the isotype would likely pool
Subject: dr. states "as the isotype would likely pool
on the infected colon" - do you think I'm hearing that correctly? would it be "pool"?
thanks in advance
Great link to cities/states
Subject: Great link to cities/states
Never heard of runmyass, but here's a great link to find all the cities in the state.
http://dir.yahoo.com/Regional/U_S__States/Louisiana/Cities/wp_A/
Not that one either:) States clearly 'Viag', like leaving off the end of Viagra. nm
Subject: Not that one either:) States clearly 'Viag', like leaving off the end of Viagra. nm
..
ESL states twice..allergies s/l tetrum toxoid. nm
Subject: ESL states twice..allergies s/l tetrum toxoid. nm
born 3 weeks s/l "pro-states"
Subject: born 3 weeks s/l "pro-states"
Thought this may be post-age, but didn't know if there was a word for premature other than after due date????
makes since as after he states there is adequate stability. Thanks a lot.
Subject: makes since as after he states there is adequate stability. Thanks a lot.
But that's not necessarily true.
Subject: But that's not necessarily true.
Above post is a really good. Affect isn't only a noun. It's also a verb.
True/Flex? SM
Subject: True/Flex? SM
My ortho book old, but it does have True/Flex nail. Don't know whether it is Synthes or not. See info.
A biomechanical comparison of intramedullary nailing systems for ...
Howver, the results indicate the cross-sectional geometry of the True -Flex nail is not able to provide the same degree of static locking as the ...
www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/a_biomechanical_ comparison_of_intramedullary_nailing_systems_for_the_humerus - 27k - Cached - Similar pages |
The treatment of selected fractures of the humeral shaft with the ...
The True-Flex nail was used in 23 selected non-pathological and eight pathological fractures/lesions...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve& db=PubMed&list_uids=9743746&dopt=Abstract - Similar pages |
True, but we as MTs are suppose to know
Subject: True, but we as MTs are suppose to know
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Even if that were true, then it would only prove
Subject: Even if that were true, then it would only prove
that diabetics with hypertension are the only ones who are ever hospitalized! Having that combination put a person at a higher risk for being hospitalized with complications, of course.
You don't have the credentials to make blanket statements, because just one diabetic person here with normal BP makes you WRONG. And you already have such a response.
That's true, but they repeat themselves
Subject: That's true, but they repeat themselves
like that all the time for me, especially the ESLs or when it's a term that's outside the dictator's specialty.
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