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Numbers for most things now, but it's still up to what

Posted By: the client wants ultimately, 2 times or x2 or two on 2007-07-21
In Reply to: numbers-don't make fun pls! - bspen

Subject: Numbers for most things now, but it's still up to what

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Go to: www.grammarbook.com/numbers/numbers.asp
Subject: Go to: www.grammarbook.com/numbers/numbers.asp


Can't do that, as these things are sm
Subject: Can't do that, as these things are sm

not in my old books but this MedCompare site has trademarked links etc.


 


http://www.medcompare.com/news.asp?newsid=121708


things it might be
Subject: things it might be

PROCEDURE: Medial branch block of the L4-5 and L5-S1 facets on the right under fluoroscopic guidance. Might just be saying that is the scheduled procedure.

(ob-suse) might have started saying operating suite?

And probably should be prone position.
Could be two things, sm.
Subject: Could be two things, sm.

If the doc is excising the area, they will say "wide local excision" or "wide excision" for short. If talking about a scar, sometimes the scar becomes wider with time so it would be "widened incision."
I think they are two different things
Subject: I think they are two different things

MU would be milliunits which is, I believe, one thousandth of a unit. This is millions of units. I think??
Things to try:
Subject: Things to try:

googling "unison antibiotic" or "unison medication," or

doing a search in Stedman's for "un*s*n"

or using WebMD

http://www.webmd.com/drugs/index-drugs.aspx

-- when I put the letters "un" into the search box, the 3rd item is "Unasyn IV.



I use the 'd for things like that OR you can
Subject: I use the 'd for things like that OR you can

say the patient was brought by air-vac to XXX or something to that effect.
Might be several things. sm
Subject: Might be several things. sm

"but as per patient these were thought to be stable? or benign?


"but according to the patient =======


It can mean other things too...sm
Subject: It can mean other things too...sm

Here is a link to check out: 


http://www.fairview.org/healthlibrary/content/ca_hemodyna_car.htm 


There are many reasons why hemodynamics are affected.  It is not just limited to blood pressure, but that is one of the top answers and a very good answer. 


2 things...
Subject: 2 things...

is there a such thing as "S and wave changes"


also, s/l "pre-lectrical-thiket function is normal".  These are from a stress test which is stressing me out!


thank you - another one of those things that's
Subject: thank you - another one of those things that's

difficult to verify on the web, ya know!
numbers
Subject: numbers

Generally it's a rule not to use numbers at the beginning of a sentence, but this is generally waived for this particular instance. It is

Height: 6 feet.

If they add inches it's

Height 6 feet 2 inches with no comma to separate them.
is numbers, 7th, 8th, etc...nm
Subject: is numbers, 7th, 8th, etc...nm

x
out numbers, 1-9..............nm
Subject: out numbers, 1-9..............nm

xx
numbers
Subject: numbers

Recently I returned to work after a long absence from medical transcription.  My books are old and references at work are limited.  When typing tone is it 2/4 or II/IV and when typing motor function is it 4/5 or IV/V?


Thanks ~ Irene


Numbers
Subject: Numbers

Use numbers.
Look under Barnes & Noble for reference books, plus you get free shipping and have them pronto
numbers are what we are to use...not....NM
Subject: numbers are what we are to use...not....NM


Numbers
Subject: Numbers

Dictator says: Ligamentum flavum four five was removed.

How do I type the number?

Later he says: Ligamentum flavum at four five, five one.

How do I type the number?
BOS numbers
Can anyone tell me where in the AAMT BOS it tells about changing weight from 175-1/2 pounds to 175.5 pounds, is this actually what is correct?  I have looked and looked and cannot find anything.  Thanks
Numbers
Subject: Numbers

Is there any general rule for when to spell out numbers?


 ex. Patient is on Zoloft 50 mg one daily or should it be 1 daily. 


Also, in a SOAP note, should allergies be capitalized and included under subjective or should they be separated out?


Numbers
Subject: Numbers

sentence: The patient has 2 moles on the left and 1 on the right.

Do I spell out the number 'one' or leave it as a number?
(cut off) so what are these numbers? nm
Subject: (cut off) so what are these numbers? nm


Help with numbers
Subject: Help with numbers

I know what the BOS says about numbers, but please tell me which is correct:


DRAINS: One Hemovac.
DRAINS: 1 Hemovac.
DRAINS: Hemovac.
Numbers
Subject: Numbers

"Uterine contractions are presently every three (or is it 3?)  minutes."


I was taught always to spell out numbers 1-9, the AAMT BOS says use 3, what do you do?  I have been spelling out numbers 1-9 for a long time and have never been corrected on it.  I work for MQ.


numbers
Subject: numbers

Follow the client's instructions.
If there are none, then 1-10 type it out, after 10 use numerals.
ALL numbers?
Subject: ALL numbers?

Even AXIS 3, Stage 4 etc.


Thanks!


numbers
Subject: numbers

Ahh, but what if it is the first (or) 1st of 2 stiches or the 2nd event
Numbers
Subject: Numbers

Should it be 3-5 years or three to five years?
Numbers
Subject: Numbers

That's what I thought.  Thanks.
yes, numbers, sm
Subject: yes, numbers, sm

Link to swallowing study form.  Diet, with numbers, mentioned under Recommendations at bottom of form


http://www.healthcare.uiowa.edu/otolaryngology/protocols/Beta/database/contents/pdfs/P1D1a.pdf


Sorry, but things have changed...
Subject: Sorry, but things have changed...

Just as people and the world have evolved, so has English. 'Were' would now be considered correct.

I do realize it's not the grammar rule we were taught back in our school days.

bye.
Think that one is bad? my md dictates things like this...sm
Subject: Think that one is bad? my md dictates things like this...sm

I used a small, tiny, little Q-tip .... and he doesn't want me to change it.   Bizarre!!!
Could be many things...need more info
Subject: Could be many things...need more info

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yup...stays...things we have to know in this job :) sm
Subject: yup...stays...things we have to know in this job :) sm

here's a link that explains
http://www.corsetsandcrinolines.com/tidbits.php?index=10
things are changing sm
Subject: things are changing sm

for whose benefit? So the AAMT can profit from more book sales. 15 year MT here--never have and never will buy into AAMT.
Lots of things it could be, unfortunately. Why do you think
Subject: Lots of things it could be, unfortunately. Why do you think

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I use OneLook for looking things up.
Subject: I use OneLook for looking things up.

chorioamnionitis (cho·rio·am·ni·o·ni·tis) (kor”e-o-am”ne-o-ni´tis) inflammation of the chorion and amnion.


ok, thanks i am hearing things again.
Subject: ok, thanks i am hearing things again.


a couple of things......SM
Subject: a couple of things......SM

Jehovah's Witness


myoclonic gammopathy?  not myoclinic


possibly *gammopathy*


*h* in Jehovah's Witness


There's a whole host of things it is used for (sm)
Subject: There's a whole host of things it is used for (sm)


Drug Name Therapeutic Category
Amantadine HCl 100mg; tabs. Central Nervous System > Parkinsonism
Amantadine HCl 100mg; tabs. Infections & Infestations > Amantadine HCl 50mg/5mL; raspberry flavor. Central Nervous System > Parkinsonism
Amantadine HCl 50mg/5mL; raspberry flavor. Infections & Infestations > Viral infections, Hyperacidity, GERD, and ulcers.


We use 'd on lots of things they say.
Subject: We use 'd on lots of things they say.

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Chest x-ray, 2 things
Subject: Chest x-ray, 2 things

I am hearing what sounds like "tracheous midline", and the next sentence says sounds like "cardiacs are wet".  Can't find any of these.  Any clues?
Here are a few things they say. Vibration? sm
Subject: Here are a few things they say. Vibration? sm

Mental status: Alert and oriented x 3; speech, naming, and recall intact ... Sensation: pinprick and vibration intact throughout.


 


Sensory examination is intact to vibration, position, light touch, pinprick, and temperature.


I found two different things
Subject: I found two different things

it could be.

1. TLC (Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes). It's a diet, found it at this website: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4764

2. The thing I found said TLC stood for total lung capacity.
Allergies among other things
Subject: Allergies among other things

When I started in transcription there was a saying my boss would always quote and that was WHEN IN DOUBT, LEAVE IT OUT.  It's better to put a blank and have QA figure it out or even have the doctor fix it instead of putting the wrong information.


Arabic numbers ..
Subject: Arabic numbers ..

Go to this website and click on About BI-RADS (just under the tutorial button in the middle of the page):

http://www.birads.at/

Hope this helps.
the new AAMT BOS says about numbers....sm
Subject: the new AAMT BOS says about numbers....sm

that you should use 4-5 and not spell out four to five.....all numbers now, even 1 through 9, should be numerals and not spelling out four, five, etc. 
with 4 numbers in MT work...........sm
Subject: with 4 numbers in MT work...........sm

1800-calorie diet.......no comma....you use commas in numbers when there are more then 4 numbers. 
Sure did, along with using numbers for all ages now, not just 10 and over. nm
Subject: Sure did, along with using numbers for all ages now, not just 10 and over. nm

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For your first question, yes, numbers are sm
Subject: For your first question, yes, numbers are sm

are all numerals now except at the beginning of a sentence. As far as dates, that's client-specific, so ask your QA.


sorry, wrong numbers
Subject: sorry, wrong numbers

3-5/10


or


3 to 5 out of 10