It is appropriate to use the word fixated as in the medical description of "To make fixed, stable
Posted By: MT50 on 2007-12-26
In Reply to: A question about the word fixated. Way back I was taught...sm - carolyn
Subject: It is appropriate to use the word fixated as in the medical description of "To make fixed, stable, or stationary."
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fixed is correct as in fixed pressure or fixed shunt for hydrocephalus.
Subject: fixed is correct as in fixed pressure or fixed shunt for hydrocephalus.
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A question about the word fixated. Way back I was taught...sm
Subject: A question about the word fixated. Way back I was taught...sm
that fixated was not a work to be used except in the sense of "John's attention was fixated on nude statue". When a doc says he fixated the plate to the bone, I was taught to change it to fixed. Now I am starting to second guess as so many docs use it in this way. Anyone can chime in here. I am so confused.
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
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).
If you hear stable, put stable. sm
Subject: If you hear stable, put stable. sm
They do say loose bodies are stable from previous film etc. Might be simply that.
Best ortho link ever:
http://www.wheelessonline.com/ Just click on the joint etc. as below for Baker's cyst.
http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/knee_joint_menu
denture fixed partial? or partial fixed etc? nm
Subject: denture fixed partial? or partial fixed etc? nm
Under past medical history - history of abnormal s/l petatrie functioning. I really cannot make *sm
Subject: Under past medical history - history of abnormal s/l petatrie functioning. I really cannot make *sm
it out. It is a foreigner. He is saying it very fast. History of abnormal petatrie functioning is what is sounds like to me. I have no clue.
medical word help
Subject: medical word help
does any thing exists like "dermatomal trapezium" or its varieties
not a medical word but . . .
Subject: not a medical word but . . .
The physician spells "Bolmaid" as a toilet cleaner which was splashed in the patient's eye. Cannot find Bolmaid. Can anyone verify? Thanks!
Medical word!!
What is the act of feeling with the hand called?
not a medical word but . . . sm
Subject: not a medical word but . . . sm
He struck his left arm against a protruding s/l reebar.
This is at a construction site. ?? ree bar ?? 
Non-medical word help
Subject: Non-medical word help
I think... The patient has mental retardation and the doctor is saying, the patient has a s/l poste of words, although he is appropriate when he answers. Any clues?
Maybe non-medical word
Subject: Maybe non-medical word
Duly? Just a thought. Like duly noted.
possibly non-medical word?
Subject: possibly non-medical word?
This guy has a thick, possibly Russian, accent.
However, he was evaluated by his urologist, who is following him for prostate problems, and was told that this was not ___ to have some microscopic hematuria.
It sounds like he is saying early, but I am not sure. It has a definite Y sound at the end. Thanks so much!
Thanks. Just found it in my Medical Word Book.
Subject: Thanks. Just found it in my Medical Word Book.
I usually never look in there because I can never find anything, but there is was.
no such word as decubiti. It is decubitus. Look in your medical dictionary. NM
Subject: no such word as decubiti. It is decubitus. Look in your medical dictionary. NM
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Medical spell check and word expander
Subject: Medical spell check and word expander
Hi, Could anyone tell me, please, where I can download a GOOD, but CHEAP Medical spellchecker and word expander program? I just got a new computer with Vista and my Shortcuts program or dictionary (Dorland's) will not work. I have been off work for a while and need desperately to work, but I'm lacking money to buy those. Info would be appreciated. I've spent hours looking on the Net. Thanks!!
PKD
More description
Subject: More description
It definately has 3 syllables. I think it might be for cerebral palsy, but not sure.
Thanks for the idea!
Abby
More description
Subject: More description
It definately has 3 syllables. I think it might be for cerebral palsy. Thanks for trying to help me!!!
Abby
Thanks, must be a made up combination word, as not in any medical book or on onelook and only 195 sm
Subject: Thanks, must be a made up combination word, as not in any medical book or on onelook and only 195 sm
hits on google. Everything I found after you told me that was cytology fixative. Thanks!
Help please - skin description
Subject: Help please - skin description
Skin of his left foot, as compared to the right, does seem somewhat ______. (sounds like pletheracally decongested). He also says The venous filling of his left foot seems somewhat stagnant as compared to the right (if that helps). Thanks.
Pain description
Subject: Pain description
Probably saying "acute and chronic pain".
Description of throat as
Subject: Description of throat as
s/l "malenpotty"
Excellent description. Thank you. nm
Subject: Excellent description. Thank you. nm
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Neurapraxia. My Sloane Medical Word Book and Vera Pyle's
Subject: Neurapraxia. My Sloane Medical Word Book and Vera Pyle's
Current Medical Terminology have neurapraxia. Neuropraxia is not even listed.
Current Medical Terminology has definition as "neurapraxia(not neuropraxia) a conduction block (either partial or total) of a segment of nerve fiber causing a temporary paralysis. Usage: "The patient has a right ulnar nerve neurapraxia."
can't make out the word
Subject: can't make out the word
i am about to put my hair out. i can not make out this word. i have tried everything i can to figure it out. i hear shuntcity. but can't fugure out what it is. here is the sentece. if shuntcity shows no disconnection start CT scan......
please help.....
JMO but I would make it all one word,
Subject: JMO but I would make it all one word,
one can combine just about any medical word combination with anything else. It does make sense, so I would do it as one word. I don't know if it is correct, but I have seen it in reports.
can't make out the word
Subject: can't make out the word
ok, i just can't make out the word here in the sentence
"She, however, is ______ on whether or not she has taken the medicine...."
the blank part sounds like some vaseline...or something similar can't make it out..what could the word be here. any thoughts???
can't make out the word
Subject: can't make out the word
ok it sounds something like vas______ing on whether....
is it actually a word - or did he make it up?
Subject: is it actually a word - or did he make it up?
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
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noninvasive s/l protropert description
Subject: noninvasive s/l protropert description
Hmm, I'm stuck on this. The patient is going to have a dental procedure done. "However, prior to the aforementioned dental procedure, which should be a noninvasive [s/l protropert description or maybe prescription] by her dentist, she should hold the Fragmin one day prior." He does talk fast and mumble a bit, so I may be off on my s/l. Any ideas?
You're welcome. lengthy description, but --sm
Subject: You're welcome. lengthy description, but --sm
someone was finally kind enough to give me the solution to that problem, as well. guess it was time for me to pass it on. at least it works.
No such word. Docs make up their own. This is where the MT comes in. :) nm
Subject: No such word. Docs make up their own. This is where the MT comes in. :) nm
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Thank you for trying to help me!! I can't make out that word in the dictation.
Subject: Thank you for trying to help me!! I can't make out that word in the dictation.
This doc is a BIG mumbler. Clearly says "Denies", then the rest is garbage.
Thank you though. There is no other info in report to go on for clues either.
It really irks me when they make up their own word. Here is what I would do. SM
Subject: It really irks me when they make up their own word. Here is what I would do. SM
anteriorly dislocated, synechial iris and optic temporally. At this point it was noted that the optic was synechial and incarcerated within the iris temporally.
No such word but again docs make up as they go.. sm
Subject: No such word but again docs make up as they go.. sm
pallor = pale
Good question - if you google medical word help there was an entry questioning Gilessa as drug name
Subject: Good question - if you google medical word help there was an entry questioning Gilessa as drug name
Does just the word "weight" make sense
Subject: Does just the word "weight" make sense
I think he may have hesitated and just said weight. Does that make more sense?
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
I type things like that with a "to" for clarity etc. nm
Subject: I type things like that with a "to" for clarity etc. nm
It is a 65-year-old female being seen by a cardiologist for palpitations. See description...
Subject: It is a 65-year-old female being seen by a cardiologist for palpitations. See description...
She has a history of an ovarian cyst removed, bunion surgery, appendectomy, pulmonary micronodules and varicose veins.
could you be hearing well-fixed? nm
Subject: could you be hearing well-fixed? nm
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I think you just need a well-fixed cup as a "brand name"
Subject: I think you just need a well-fixed cup as a "brand name"
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I have looked this word up and it doesnt make sense the way I spelled it.
Subject: I have looked this word up and it doesnt make sense the way I spelled it.
I wondered if anyone else had an idea of what it was.
You dont have to answer this if you dont want to.
This is my first time every posting a question, Ms hateful.
Made up word? Doctors don't make up no stinkin werdz.
Subject: Made up word? Doctors don't make up no stinkin werdz.
Don't you hate it when you're just sure a word is made up and you look it up only to find that it IS a real word? The other day a doc said conspicuity and I thought, man, if I was going to play with the word conspicuous, I'd go with conspicuosity. I Googled it and sho nuf, conspicuity is a word.
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