No jugular veins in legs, either!! Jugular veins are in the NECK!
Posted By: Lifer on 2007-02-20
In Reply to: jugular veins in legs? - Regina
Subject: No jugular veins in legs, either!! Jugular veins are in the NECK!
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jugular veins in legs?
Subject: jugular veins in legs?
I work for vascular surgeons and I've never heard of any veins in the legs that even sound like jugular veins.
Please tell me there are no jugular veins in the lungs. Did this doctor go med school?
Jugular veins end at bottom of the neck to subclavian veins, so how in the heck are there jugular veins in the lungs? He has to be in the neck!!!
jugular reflux vs jugular reflex
which is correct?
Heart: Normal jugular reflex.
or
Heart: No hepatojugular reflux.
thebesian veins? smallest cardiac veins. nm
Subject: thebesian veins? smallest cardiac veins. nm
jugular venous distention? NM
Subject: jugular venous distention? NM
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correct. jugular venous pressure
Subject: correct. jugular venous pressure
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jugular distention???? scler does not make sense to me (nm)
Subject: jugular distention???? scler does not make sense to me (nm)
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Kussmaul sign (has to do with the jugular venous pressure) -- nm
Subject: Kussmaul sign (has to do with the jugular venous pressure) -- nm
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just a guess - ? IJ (internal jugular) temporary catheter
Subject: just a guess - ? IJ (internal jugular) temporary catheter
IJ (internal jugular) sometimes IJV catheter into (PA) pulmonary artery... hope this helps...
Subject: IJ (internal jugular) sometimes IJV catheter into (PA) pulmonary artery... hope this helps...
s/l "decor veins"
Subject: s/l "decor veins"
de Quervain's (disease)
"decra" veins?
Subject: "decra" veins?
I'm doing an ortho sugeon, and there is a patient with wrist pain. He says he thinks he has "decra" veins... any ideas??
s/l right decuer veins release
Subject: s/l right decuer veins release
1) ulceration 2) varicose veins nm
Subject: 1) ulceration 2) varicose veins nm
Is it in regard to varicose veins?
Subject: Is it in regard to varicose veins?
What is it about?
Nevermind....got it, telangectasia ...spider veins...got it
Subject: Nevermind....got it, telangectasia ...spider veins...got it
varicose veins? Can you hear cellulitis? nm
Subject: varicose veins? Can you hear cellulitis? nm
#1 is venostasis ulceration, #2 varicose veins...
Subject: #1 is venostasis ulceration, #2 varicose veins...
S/L Jobe's stocking for varicose veins?
Subject: S/L Jobe's stocking for varicose veins?
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Sounds like "chiller" venous veins appear normal. sm
Subject: Sounds like "chiller" venous veins appear normal. sm
The patient is moribund. She is unable to speak at the current time and does not respond to sternal rub. "Chiller" venous veins appear normal. Site of the PEG tube is normal without any evidence of exudates.
She is 92 years old and comfort-care only. Here is some past history:
Past medical history is significant for progressive dysphagia leading to frequent bouts of aspiration secondary to a prior cerebrovascular accident in 1997, recent admission for probable aspiration bronchitis/pneumonia, history of hypertension, history of thyroid replacement therapy, history of possible dehydration. She has a prior history of cataract, prior history of gallbladder surgery, recent PEG placement in 11/2005, status post TAH-BSO at age 40 and eyelid surgery in January 2002, history of chest pain admission in February 1996, history of cerebrovascular accident of the right internal capsule in June 1997, and history of TIA in August 2003.
I think it helps open up veins, thereby helping circulation. (nm)
Subject: I think it helps open up veins, thereby helping circulation. (nm)
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Perhaps saying venous stasis ulceration, varicose veins?
Subject: Perhaps saying venous stasis ulceration, varicose veins?
Wikipedia or Google spider veins...links inside
Subject: Wikipedia or Google spider veins...links inside
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider_veins
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=spider+vein&aq=f&oq=
PE on consult lower extremity edema with multiple varicose veins. NO CORDAL LACK OBSTRUCTION
Subject: PE on consult lower extremity edema with multiple varicose veins. NO CORDAL LACK OBSTRUCTION
This is a new dictator to me - has a accent. S/L CORDAL LACK OBSTRUCTION. Any help??
Pilex (ilex shrinks enlarged veins, controls bleeding and hastens the healing process in the anorect
Subject: Pilex (ilex shrinks enlarged veins, controls bleeding and hastens the healing process in the anorectal region)
TRIVEX or TriVex?? varicose veins-need proper capitalization
Can anyone confirm the proper capitalization of this procedure? I cannot find it in any book I have and Google gives it many ways.
Thanks!
twitchy legs? twitching legs? sm
Subject: twitchy legs? twitching legs? sm
Main Entry:1twitch
Pronunciation:*twich
Function:verb
1 : to move or pull with a sudden motion : JERK
2 : to move jerkily : QUIVER
physical exam: neck shows no s/l N-S-E? looking for a standard abbrev. used for neck. nm
Subject: physical exam: neck shows no s/l N-S-E? looking for a standard abbrev. used for neck. nm
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There is neck dystonia (neurologic condition affecting the muscles of the neck)?
Subject: There is neck dystonia (neurologic condition affecting the muscles of the neck)?
s/l legs were put in a scapegoat
Subject: s/l legs were put in a scapegoat
Could it be Homan's, looking for DVTs in the legs? nm
Subject: Could it be Homan's, looking for DVTs in the legs? nm
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I would expect him to say restless legs
Subject: I would expect him to say restless legs
or even itchy legs. Unfortunately it is possible he is quoting the patient's description. If you are sure, I'd do it as you have it, with the quotes. If you aren't sure, then I'd blank it.
A0 screw with washer with legs?
Subject: A0 screw with washer with legs?
S/L A0 screw through washer with legs? Is legs right? I haven't had a lot of experience with A0 screws and I can't find anything. 
Patient with swelling in legs...sm
Subject: Patient with swelling in legs...sm
This could be one of many things, including venous insufficiency, but also she could be s/l throwing clots from her legs.
Thanks for any help!
first, it is arterial system of the legs...sm
Subject: first, it is arterial system of the legs...sm
the layout usually depends on the client, but I would probably type it as Right Leg: xxx
Extended legs of flight is what she's saying. Thanks!!
Subject: Extended legs of flight is what she's saying. Thanks!!
s/l rainons affecting arms and legs
Subject: s/l rainons affecting arms and legs
Patient with MS.
Questionable s/l rainons affecting the arms and legs
ropinirole? (Parkinson's/restless legs), does come in 0.25 mg
Subject: ropinirole? (Parkinson's/restless legs), does come in 0.25 mg
How to type "restless legs syndrome"
Subject: How to type "restless legs syndrome"
Does anyone know if "restless legs syndrome" should be hyphenated like restless-legs syndrome? Our department is really cracking down on QA so I need to know for sure.
Got that part :0) - question is s/l extended legs flight.
Subject: Got that part :0) - question is s/l extended legs flight.
nocturnal s/l "skitchy" legs may be related to his Provigil dosing,
Subject: nocturnal s/l "skitchy" legs may be related to his Provigil dosing,
He is referring to restless legs (from previous) but clearly says "skitchy". Ideas?
Subject: He is referring to restless legs (from previous) but clearly says "skitchy". Ideas?
could be referring to "hose" to wear on legs for phlebs or circulation..
Subject: could be referring to "hose" to wear on legs for phlebs or circulation..
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patient with plegia in the legs developed *psydoabrominemic* dissociation?? Thanks. nm
Subject: patient with plegia in the legs developed *psydoabrominemic* dissociation?? Thanks. nm
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There is bullous lichen planus which are blisters that generally appear on the lower legs.
Subject: There is bullous lichen planus which are blisters that generally appear on the lower legs.
Trental? Comes in 400 mg dosage and is used to improve blood flow especially in legs or vascular sym
Subject: Trental? Comes in 400 mg dosage and is used to improve blood flow especially in legs or vascular symptoms.
Regranex is used for healing skin ulcers of the lower legs or feet caused by diabetes
Subject: Regranex is used for healing skin ulcers of the lower legs or feet caused by diabetes
Pt on hospice...Peripheral edema, woody, heavy edema, "rabatik" appearance of bilateral legs,
Subject: Pt on hospice...Peripheral edema, woody, heavy edema, "rabatik" appearance of bilateral legs,
V neck
Subject: V neck
Is this correct V neck, v neck, or V-neck??? Help appreciated.
Thanks
Neck: Supple, no LAD. What's the LAD mean?
Subject: Neck: Supple, no LAD. What's the LAD mean?
: Supple, no LAD, no jugular venous distention, no thyromegaly
I'm sorry, what does this have to do with a neck exam?
Subject: I'm sorry, what does this have to do with a neck exam?
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