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Nothing if you don't hear it. Can't assume, so

Posted By: just 1 it is! nm on 2007-09-07
In Reply to: 1 of 1% lidocaine.........sm - tootie

Subject: Nothing if you don't hear it. Can't assume, so

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you are very welcome - don't assume anything..*lol*
Subject: you are very welcome - don't assume anything..*lol*


you do know what they say about assume....sm
Subject: you do know what they say about assume....sm

When one assumes, they make an a@@ out of U and an a@@ out of me = spelling of assume...*lol*


NOT the OP here......just an observer.....


Have a great day!!! 


I assume they are saying something like
Subject: I assume they are saying something like

"normal facies" ??
Unless it is stated 3 mm you cannot assume that it is mm
Subject: Unless it is stated 3 mm you cannot assume that it is mm

According to a very detailed message from my QA department with authoratative references cited, unless the first measure is stated specifically, you are making an assumption that _3_ is mm and cannot assign 3-4 mm. They explained I had to use 3 x 4-mm effusion. There are many units of measure and their point was to assume is not permissible as it could be an error.
I assume a test..
Subject: I assume a test..

Chart review shows a negative RAANA and normal uric acid.  I do not know if he is saying N or and.


Is it RAA NA or RAA and A or RAANA?


Thank you


Deborah


 


would assume not normal
Subject: would assume not normal

not chronic for him, or something he doesn't normally show on his EKG. Sorry, probably has an accent, I assume.
No, but I assume it is related to
Subject: No, but I assume it is related to

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I assume these are lab results ??
Subject: I assume these are lab results ??


I would assume "of" is what goes here.
Subject: I would assume "of" is what goes here.


you cannot assume 5-6 unless the doctor specifically
Subject: you cannot assume 5-6 unless the doctor specifically

5 to 6-mm nodule is the "most" correct. We all "know" the MD meant both values are mm but unless each value is specified, you cannot make that assumption.
...Can't assume that you should change it if not directed to do so. nm
Subject: ...Can't assume that you should change it if not directed to do so. nm

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Under allergies - I assume it's a drug...?
Subject: Under allergies - I assume it's a drug...?

Allergies include S/L: WUH-STEH-FIN and ciprofloxacin.


Any clues?


Thanks!!


I would think it would be without burying the port (I would assume they would want to keep it so it
Subject: I would think it would be without burying the port (I would assume they would want to keep it so it can be accessed and not buried)?


I haven't actually heard of it, but I would assume it
Subject: I haven't actually heard of it, but I would assume it

would be "ER" (extended release) ??
I totally agree. I assume I'm thanked, and if not,
Subject: I totally agree. I assume I'm thanked, and if not,

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labs I assume... last blood work with an s/l H&H 12.1 and 36.5..thank you
Subject: labs I assume... last blood work with an s/l H&H 12.1 and 36.5..thank you


I can only assume that it is because the name of the drug is Benicar HCT (without the slash) and it
Subject: I can only assume that it is because the name of the drug is Benicar HCT (without the slash) and it is made of olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide.


I would assume 2-0 like in suture sizes, but maybe an "eye" MT can help us clarify this. nm
Subject: I would assume 2-0 like in suture sizes, but maybe an "eye" MT can help us clarify this. nm

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Just my opinion... I never assume especially when it comes to a list of medications for a patient
Subject: Just my opinion... I never assume especially when it comes to a list of medications for a patient

You are probably right as it being Tessalon Perles, but I would have to flag it as such and send it with a blank since it is not a verbatim account.
I cannot find any definitive way of judging the values, but I can only assume that these are each se
Subject: I cannot find any definitive way of judging the values, but I can only assume that these are each separate, therefore, I would put it as 18, 6, 01. Just me though...


I would assume this MD might have mispoke, but in case not, I would type it Klor-Con 10 mEq 2-1 b.i.
Subject: I would assume this MD might have mispoke, but in case not, I would type it Klor-Con 10 mEq 2-1 b.i.d.


drug list; I assume it's like ADEK vitamins. nm
Subject: drug list; I assume it's like ADEK vitamins. nm

nm
Yes, I would assume that it is having your faculties: "Having wit or intellectual comprehension..
Subject: Yes, I would assume that it is having your faculties: "Having wit or intellectual comprehension..."


Can you hear bunion for the first word? And the second can you hear symptomatic or sensory pain?
Subject: Can you hear bunion for the first word? And the second can you hear symptomatic or sensory pain?


Cannot hear adenopathy. Clearly hear *pology. Thank you, though.
Subject: Cannot hear adenopathy. Clearly hear *pology. Thank you, though.


Can you hear "mild". Hear that a lot. nm
Subject: Can you hear "mild". Hear that a lot. nm


I do not hear that
Subject: I do not hear that

but I believe you are correct, there is mention of exposed cartilage. Thank you very much.
or can you hear..................nm
Subject: or can you hear..................nm


can you hear VRE - this has been associated
Subject: can you hear VRE - this has been associated

with C. difficile colitis as well - CD/VRE...also, resolved to the NVRA just doesn't make grammatical sense - you sure it's not "The C. difficile was treated with Flagyl, but resulted in VRE, then treated with Zyvox?" GOOD LUCK!
can you hear?
Subject: can you hear?

guaifenesin and Tessalon Perles
can you hear
Subject: can you hear

,,,
That's it. Can hear it clearly. Thanks so much!
Subject: That's it. Can hear it clearly. Thanks so much!


Thank you. I really could not hear...
Subject: Thank you. I really could not hear...

cortical; he was not an ESL and said it 5 or 6 times in the report.

Thanks for trying.
Usually hear this
Subject: Usually hear this

nerve root impingement
Used to hear that a lot. sm
Subject: Used to hear that a lot. sm

back in the day they said leukouria a lot, not so much today. I just typed it like that. I think it may have been in one of those old Dorland's from the 70s. 
can you hear...
Subject: can you hear...

suggested etiology or suggest ... or maybe assess etiology. Sorry, just making some guesses without knowing what's right before and after.
I'd like to hear more about this:...(sm).
Subject: I'd like to hear more about this:...(sm).

hysterical anesthesia


Bodily anesthesia occurring in hysteria


Can you hear
Subject: Can you hear

Byetta?
Can you hear
Subject: Can you hear

Easy? That makes the most sense.
Can you hear
Subject: Can you hear

Harmonic scalpel?
Thanks. Now I hear it.
Subject: Thanks. Now I hear it.


can you hear
Subject: can you hear

transverse?
I hear ya
Subject: I hear ya

Since there are so many different transcription platforms, you can't always program in the 1/2 symbol and typing it like that - 1/2 - is clumsy and can be unclear when read. The guidelines at my last in-house job were to convert it to decimal if possible.
Can you hear something like sm
Subject: Can you hear something like sm

ACBE or air contrast barium enema??? 
sorry I would have to actually hear that one I think. nm
Subject: sorry I would have to actually hear that one I think. nm

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This is not it either, I def hear a 'D' before
Subject: This is not it either, I def hear a 'D' before


Not sure about that one as I do not hear a 'y' or 'x ' in
Subject: Not sure about that one as I do not hear a 'y' or 'x ' in


Need to hear what comes before and after this. nm
Subject: Need to hear what comes before and after this. nm

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can hear...
Subject: can hear...

I can only hear s/l a enroom taking out of his right third webspace.

I think synergetic pain is correct but I can't hear bunion at all.
thank you, I tried to hear it, but could not.
Subject: thank you, I tried to hear it, but could not.


No, can't hear that.
Subject: No, can't hear that.