PACS system
Posted By: TravelinMT on 2009-04-08
In Reply to: Our hospital uses a PACS system for - x-rays. (NM)
Subject: PACS system
Many, many hospitals use the PACS system and well as imaging centers. It is the electronic digital system that allows the x-rays to be viewed on a computer screen as opposed to the old school view box. They usually have an PACS administrator that oversees all problems related with the system. It now has an added dictation/transcription portion that can be purchased to go along with the system. If you are doing Radiology transcription PACS is a word you will hear alot, not so much in dictation but in film storage, etc.
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Our hospital uses a PACS system for
Subject: Our hospital uses a PACS system for
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PACS
Subject: PACS
This is the digital x-ray system most hospitals now use. I'm positive it's PACS and stands for something like Patient Archiving Communication System. You know, no more x-rays on film but digitized. You get to carry a CD to your next doc instead of big floppy copies of your films. Don't feel badly that you didn't know it. I asked THREE different radiology techs at 2 different local hospitals when I first heard it, and none of them knew it! Had to find a radiology department head to get it. Rosie
Is this on an EKG? Maybe 5 PACs or PVCs? nm
Subject: Is this on an EKG? Maybe 5 PACs or PVCs? nm
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we have PACS for radiology on my accounts (nm)
Subject: we have PACS for radiology on my accounts (nm)
Lanx Anterior Cervical Plate System is substantially equivalent to. the following device system mark
Subject: Lanx Anterior Cervical Plate System is substantially equivalent to. the following device system marketed by Sofamor/Danek
Ever heard of PACs being treated with tetro ablation? nm
Subject: Ever heard of PACs being treated with tetro ablation? nm
nm
MUSE system (medicated urethral system for erections). NM
Subject: MUSE system (medicated urethral system for erections). NM
system
Subject: system
Below is the paragraph. Cannot find s/l Nuez, news?
The patient would like to get his s/l Nuez system again. This is basically an erectile dysfunction system that I have prescribed before. It is an older system, but it worked very well for him. I would much rather him do that than use an oral drug. So I wrote him for that today as well.
Thanks in advance.
GPA system
Subject: GPA system
Doc dictates G6, P3, M1, Ab2. I have been searching and cannot find what 'M' is. Any help is much appreciated.
Which system?
Subject: Which system?
Sorry for such a stupid question that I should know, but I am drawing an absolute complete blank on this one (just one of those dementia moments)...In physical exam what system would I list this under. I'm drawing a blank thinking maybe genitalia, pelvic, rectal or what (none of it looks right to me). I've been sitting staring at it for about 10 minutes now and have just confused myself.This is the info...
Penis is uncircumcised. He has a 16-French Foley catheter in place. There is clear urine output. Testicles are descended bilaterally. His prostate is 50 grams and benign. He has normal sphincter tone.
Thanks much
What system?
Subject: What system?
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Midas system - Thanks!!!
Subject: Midas system - Thanks!!!
TNM staging system per BOS: sm
Subject: TNM staging system per BOS: sm
Arabic numerals on the line and a space after each number. T1 N0 M0
Think you need stomatognathic system. nm
Subject: Think you need stomatognathic system. nm
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Perigee system for SUI. nm
Subject: Perigee system for SUI. nm
nm
Only 1 other report by this MD in system,
Subject: Only 1 other report by this MD in system,
and whoever txd it blanked the same spot in her report.
nervous system
Subject: nervous system
Motor strength *** right. Test on upper and lower extremites were a normal sensory examination to a light touch. Intact REFLEXES**2+ symmetric. Events responses were critical, there is notes and comments.---it sounds like the doctor is saying motor strength coming off to the right???? (can that be correct) the other problem sounds like Intact (relflexy in purse) 2+ cetrum symmatric)???? please help!! and thanks!! THE DOCTOR IS A REAL MOTOR MOUTH
Might be a 'needleless system." nm
Subject: Might be a 'needleless system." nm
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lift system
Subject: lift system
Could he be saying lymph system?
It IS the LAP-BAND system....SM
Subject: It IS the LAP-BAND system....SM
http://www.lapband.com/
LAP-BAND is trademarked and is the name of the system....
also a total hip system
Subject: also a total hip system
it's really Wound V.A.C. System but we are not to
Subject: it's really Wound V.A.C. System but we are not to
The V.A.C.® System
means vacuum-assisted closure system.......
VHS ? VerSys Hip System
Subject: VHS ? VerSys Hip System
cage system? nm
Subject: cage system? nm
pelvicalyceal system
Subject: pelvicalyceal system
VS pelvocaliceal system? Same, different, incorrect?
Cocept system
Subject: Cocept system
There is a brand name Concept system for rotator cuff repair that one of my doctors uses.
s/l system AB scan
Subject: s/l system AB scan
suggesting inferior septal ischemia ??
Lymphatic system
Subject: Lymphatic system
x
Rise system?
Subject: Rise system?
anterior repair with mesh sling using the "RISE" system??
S-ROM is an arthroplasty system
Subject: S-ROM is an arthroplasty system
nm
tissue expander system
Subject: tissue expander system
Sounds like EndoMed, but cannot verify with books or online. Breast surgery.
Oratec (ORA-50 Electrothermal System) nm
Subject: Oratec (ORA-50 Electrothermal System) nm
? RFS stylet - - (RFS for radiofrequency system). nm
Subject: ? RFS stylet - - (RFS for radiofrequency system). nm
X
osteotomy fixation system
Subject: osteotomy fixation system
S/L Illumitek Smart Now bioabsorbable
probably the passer from the Endosuture System...sm
Subject: probably the passer from the Endosuture System...sm
I would just type "Endo passer." I pulled this from J&J site for you: Endosuture System
A versatile group of products designed to bring simplicity and control to endoscopic suturing and ligation.Precise control of sutures during suturing and ligation. Sensitive feel of tension when tying knots. One handed operation of ENDOLOOP ligature. Relative easy to learn. VersatileWide variety of sutures, needles, pre-tied loops, knots, and ENDOLOOP ligatures. Brings simplicity and control virtually every endoscopic suturing ligation procedure. Cost-effectiveMetalic ENDOHOLDER: May be reloaded multiple times during a procedure. Offers simplicity, control and easy of learning. Integral plastic suture passer and slider button may eliminate the need for an extra trocar in certain procedures.
Fast T-Fix suture system. nm
Subject: Fast T-Fix suture system. nm
nm
superior of the legal system? sm
Subject: superior of the legal system? sm
like when her stress might be superior of the legal system, meaning above and beyond her problems w/legal system?
Just a wild guess 
fear of the legal system? nm
Subject: fear of the legal system? nm
lift system? - 2 questions!
Subject: lift system? - 2 questions!
He reports that he has seen his doctor with regard to his urethral trauma, and his S/L: lift (LIFT?) system is working well.
He is status post right femoral to popliteal artery bypass graft...
Should this be written as right femoral-popliteal artery bypass graft?
TIA!!
Maybe "Dynesys Spinal System" - nm
Subject: Maybe "Dynesys Spinal System" - nm
s/l discectomy with Maxis? system
Subject: s/l discectomy with Maxis? system
Anyone heard of this??
No samples yet in the system, new account. nm
Subject: No samples yet in the system, new account. nm
nm
is there an X-plant osteotome system
Subject: is there an X-plant osteotome system
rapid advance system
Subject: rapid advance system
I'm transcribing an op note for a biventricular defibrillator implantation dictated by an ESL. If I'm understanding him correctly, he says, "A rapid advance system was utilized to cannulate the coronary sinus."
I've checked my references and googled to see if this rapid advance system is a brand name and can't seem to locate it. Is anyone familiar with it?
I believe it is Rapido Advance system
Subject: I believe it is Rapido Advance system
Could also be Kiwi vacuum system
Subject: Could also be Kiwi vacuum system
Here's the author of the system discussing it.
Subject: Here's the author of the system discussing it.
Re: "use staging as roman numerals and grading as arabic???? "
That's right. Here is an interview with Professor Christopher Elston, who invented the system. He's saying it's a grading system, and what that means to us is use arabic:
http://www.esi-topics.com/breast-cancer/interviews/Prof-Christopher-Elston.html
Internal fixation ZHS system?
Subject: Internal fixation ZHS system?
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS
Comminuted intertrochanteric fracture, left hip.
OPERATION PERFORMED
Open reduction and internal fixation with _______0m:15s_______ system, left hip fracture using 135 degree 4-hole side plate, 80 mm hip screw.
blank s/l ZHS
Pleurax drainage system?
Subject: Pleurax drainage system?
S/l "Pleurax" drainage system- can't find this. Thanks for any help. He is not saying pleural drainage system, definitely s/l Pleurax.
RPTC 3 stemmed system?
Subject: RPTC 3 stemmed system?
The patient returns in follow-up postop right total knee arthroplasty revision, femoral and tibial component, 09/29/08, with diffuse sigma RPTC 3 stemmed system, with fully coded femoral and tibial sleeves.
I cannot find, with the exception of Rinecker Proton Therapy Center, which I don't believe is correct. 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
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