Is there any reason that bundle branch block should be capped or hypenated? Thanks
Posted By: lessMT on 2007-12-07
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EKG: Normal sinus rhythm with sinus arrhythmia, right bundle branch block, (see msg)
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bundle-branch
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Lidocaine anesthesia was given in a S/L sealed??CO?? block and digtal block..cyst excision
Subject: Lidocaine anesthesia was given in a S/L sealed??CO?? block and digtal block..cyst excision
? intrascalene block or interscalene block -- please assist/thanks!
Subject: ? intrascalene block or interscalene block -- please assist/thanks!
hypenated or not
Subject: hypenated or not
Should there be a hypen in the following:
EKG showed nonspecific T-wave abnormality.
is hard of hearing hypenated? Duh!? Thanks
Subject: is hard of hearing hypenated? Duh!? Thanks
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end-systole - I just looked it up and it is hypenated
Subject: end-systole - I just looked it up and it is hypenated
interscalen block or interscalene block
Subject: interscalen block or interscalene block
I know there are gozillions of references online to interscalene block...but my Ortho book has interscalen block. I'm getting feedback that interscalen block is incorrect. Input please????
interscalen block or interscalene block
I know there are gozillions of references online to interscalene block...but my Ortho book has interscalen block. I'm getting feedback that interscalen block is incorrect. Input please????
cardiology winkie block AV block
Subject: cardiology winkie block AV block
Thank you
Deborah
Just a guess but may "D" block...digital block..x
Subject: Just a guess but may "D" block...digital block..x
bundle of His
Subject: bundle of His
Might be just shortening it up to His.
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The hypenated version was elimated about 5 or 6 years ago. sm
Subject: The hypenated version was elimated about 5 or 6 years ago. sm
The only two acceptable forms now are follow up, a verb (The patient will follow up in 2 weeks), and followup for either a noun or an adjective (On followup, the patient's incision was healing nicely) (He had a followup exam). Clear?
His ablation (as in bundle of His)
Subject: His ablation (as in bundle of His)
nvrmnd got it, btw my company requires all words starting with non to be hypenated
Subject: nvrmnd got it, btw my company requires all words starting with non to be hypenated
arthroplasty term - bundle canal?
Subject: arthroplasty term - bundle canal?
Hello. I'm a first timer here. I am really stuck! Is a knee arthroplasty surgery. The dication is as follows: "The (s/l bundle or fundal) canal was plugged with cancellous autograft bone. Is there a bundle canal?
anterior branch? nm
Subject: anterior branch? nm
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Subject: LAD left anterior descending (branch)
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Subject: side branch closure and S/L V-Seg Dig?? RCA spasm
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Subject: s/l plusteral lateral ventricular branch
it's only my second day so if this is something i'm going to go "oh, duh!" about please don't tear me a new one! :-D
median branch of calcaneal nerve? nm
Subject: median branch of calcaneal nerve? nm
i agree...PL...as in posterolateral branch of circumflex...sm
Subject: i agree...PL...as in posterolateral branch of circumflex...sm
no difference of opinion here...but i'll enjoy going out on a limb with you...that's where all the fruit is... =)
Could it be PLVB - posterolateral ventricular branch
Subject: Could it be PLVB - posterolateral ventricular branch
Pt. with lumbar median branch radiofrequency ablation.
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radiofrequency needles were then inserted under fluoroscopic control down to the area of the
s/l mamillopapillary ligament at all 3 sites. The doc is pretty clear when he pronounces it, but I can't document it anywhere, not even in Dorland's.
There is no **nasal surrey** branch involvement noted. This is for eye exam.
Subject: There is no **nasal surrey** branch involvement noted. This is for eye exam.
Cardio...osteo diagonal branch.. cannot find this on internet.. thank you
Subject: Cardio...osteo diagonal branch.. cannot find this on internet.. thank you
he's not saying branch... He's a pretty clear speaker and it s/l bundloid, any ideas? n/m
Subject: he's not saying branch... He's a pretty clear speaker and it s/l bundloid, any ideas? n/m
Cardiology: Dr. says "underwent angioplasty and stenting of the diagonal one branch." How wou
Subject: Cardiology: Dr. says "underwent angioplasty and stenting of the diagonal one branch." How would you
transcribe "diagonal one" branch? diagonal #1?
Absolutely, but is the last part "of" the right coronary artery or posterior descending branch
Subject: Absolutely, but is the last part "of" the right coronary artery or posterior descending branch "to" the right coronary artery
one more question, does it need capped? Thank again.
Subject: one more question, does it need capped? Thank again.
"steinstrasse" sm (not capped)
Subject: "steinstrasse" sm (not capped)
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I know it is supposed to be capped, but
Subject: I know it is supposed to be capped, but
this isn't a medical record and I was too lazy to hit the shift key...sooorrry. geez.
you are 100% incorrect - it is all capped...SM
Subject: you are 100% incorrect - it is all capped...SM
http://www.lapband.com/lapband/portal.do
LAP-BAND®
some of us work for general surgeons/bariatric surgeons and they too insist it's LAP-BAND!!
please research!!
This is a trade name so would be capped.
Subject: This is a trade name so would be capped.
nm
She seemed to know that term, since she capped it right
Subject: She seemed to know that term, since she capped it right
I can't make "ecofine" sound like hemoglobin. Too bad though.
Stedman's has both capped. nm
Subject: Stedman's has both capped. nm
nm
reason I said that.....sm
Subject: reason I said that.....sm
In Spanish, there is no *v* - and Spanish-speaking folks could possibly say affansed for advanced....though I could be wrong.
in Havana, Cuba the license plates actually say HABANA
Your welcome :) P.S. The only reason I know this is because SM
Subject: Your welcome :) P.S. The only reason I know this is because SM
I do hem/onc all day long and the docs do that a lot (give the generic names)...so I have had to learn a few generic/brand names...Sigh. Just call me Dr. Sassee. LOL
You have a good day too :)
The only reason...
Subject: The only reason...
I would be hesitant to number them is because of the coding issue. If I'm not mistaken, each diagnosis is coded for insurance rasons, proper billing, etc.
Per BOS, trademarked all capped products can have
Subject: Per BOS, trademarked all capped products can have
x
lap banding not capped but LAP-BAND
Subject: lap banding not capped but LAP-BAND
Only for a first capped letter. It's never hyphanted. nm
Subject: Only for a first capped letter. It's never hyphanted. nm
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Is the word hospice capped or not
Subject: Is the word hospice capped or not
in a sentence. I can't seem to get a correct answer regarding this. TIA
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!
heparin and it is not initial capped either...
Subject: heparin and it is not initial capped either...
bowenoid in this case not capped. Sorry. nm
Subject: bowenoid in this case not capped. Sorry. nm
and the reason it's on the dangerous...sm
Subject: and the reason it's on the dangerous...sm
abbreviation list is because h.s. (hour of sleep) is confused with half-strength. *S*
No reason to answer like that.
Subject: No reason to answer like that.
A little rude don't ya think?
Yes, I have drug books, in fact, just got new pharmceutical book from Saunders, 2007. I just could not find it. Sorry I did not look hard enough.
We come onto this board for HELP not to get yelled at or made a fool of. Thanks for nothing.
the only reason I asked about the INR is because....
Subject: the only reason I asked about the INR is because....
usually he says laboratory data and he did not on this report. He talked about the ECG then just said INR 3.0. The doctor says type as dictated, so I did not feel it went under ECG thats why I wanted to make sure about the lab, not unless it would appropriately fit under ECG?? Thanks
For me, if that what is said, that is what is typed (within reason).
Subject: For me, if that what is said, that is what is typed (within reason).
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