Patient has progressed to postoperative shoe from her *TM* walk...TIA (again)
Posted By: Flo on 2006-08-23
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tandem walk?
Subject: tandem walk?
a guess
I do not hear that at all - I am going to walk away and
Subject: I do not hear that at all - I am going to walk away and
So what is he saying? And did your books get up and walk away?! lol!
Subject: So what is he saying? And did your books get up and walk away?! lol!
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He has no postoperative
Subject: He has no postoperative
s/l lag of thalamus?
postoperative day # (sm)
Subject: postoperative day # (sm)
I always type postoperative day # and I've never gotten any negative feedback for it. You might want to check with your particular QA department to get their take on it. P.S. I use the abbreviation "pod" for this.
s/l "swot or swat" walk
Subject: s/l "swot or swat" walk
She noticed mild s/l "swot or swat" walk as well as some swelling.
the pt cannot walk, right? Give the dictator
Subject: the pt cannot walk, right? Give the dictator
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adeno-walk protocol
Subject: adeno-walk protocol
dd
Could it be just PR for Postoperative Recovery?
Subject: Could it be just PR for Postoperative Recovery?
it's a pre/postoperative diagnosis. nm
Subject: it's a pre/postoperative diagnosis. nm
Postoperative days
Which is the correct way to type postoperative days?
Postoperative day #1, or
Postoperative day number 1?
Postoperative day No. 1?
I want to get it right because I've been dinged for things like typing out numbers (four instead of 4). 
Thank you!
my books did walk away with a 2-year-old attached
Subject: my books did walk away with a 2-year-old attached
lol, and he was saying a PROSTATE needle biopsy. I guess I just have coffee on the brain. 
first take out the "a" before subsequent postoperative complications sm
Subject: first take out the "a" before subsequent postoperative complications sm
neoesophagus.
Neo means new.
Postoperative Pottery?? changes after tonsillectomy
Subject: Postoperative Pottery?? changes after tonsillectomy
Ever heard of pottery changes? Kinda makes sense but not sure..
Does this make sense: "Prograde postoperative ecchymosis" ??
Subject: Does this make sense: "Prograde postoperative ecchymosis" ??
Prograde is the word I am questioning.
Thanks!!!! 
I-PRO shoe?
Subject: I-PRO shoe?
The doc is describing an offloading shoe. He pronounces it "I-PRO" but I can't find that anywhere. The closest I can get is in my Stedman's Equipment Words, "ipos heel relief shoe," but the doctor specifically says it is to shift weight TO the heel, for a forefoot amputation site wound. Anybody?
Shoe
Subject: Shoe
Could he possibly be saying hard-shell?
"High Pro" shoe?
Subject: "High Pro" shoe?
In a wound care clinic note, the doc is recommending what sounds like a "High Pro" offloading shoe. I can't find that as a brand name anywhere. Can anyone help? Thanks!
Maybe Darco shoe?
Subject: Maybe Darco shoe?
Ortho shoe
Subject: Ortho shoe
Ortho shoe - sounds like "have her use the CASS shoe or calf shoe p.r.n." Cant find either one. thanks for your help!
nevermind... in-shoe
Subject: nevermind... in-shoe
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s/l Docko shoe
Subject: s/l Docko shoe
this is some type of foot orthotic i believe.
s/l Docko shoe.
Scarpa shoe - nm
Subject: Scarpa shoe - nm
Need help with s/l - possible shoe type?
Subject: Need help with s/l - possible shoe type?
Patient in with great toenail pain. She had bought some new s/l new mare-uls over the last couple of weeks and had been wearing them and did not feel that they were necessarily rubbing on her feet, however.
shoe liner
Subject: shoe liner
nm
maybe just the "tongue of her shoe"
Subject: maybe just the "tongue of her shoe"
s/l Darco weight shoe
Subject: s/l Darco weight shoe
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Darco shoe. You've got it
Subject: Darco shoe. You've got it
It is as brand name of shoe for postoperative surgery.
Darco surgical shoe
Subject: Darco surgical shoe
ortho shoe type
Subject: ortho shoe type
s/l wreath type shoe
fracture to the proximal phalanx third digit
s/l darka postop shoe? SM
Subject: s/l darka postop shoe? SM
Patient with diabetes who has an ulceration on her foot - dictator says patient will use Panafil and Fibracol, and "she will continue to wear the darka postop shoe with a forefoot wedge." 
There is a Darco Wedge shoe. nm
Subject: There is a Darco Wedge shoe. nm
nm
That is funny!! Doc is saying shoe!! He mumbles sometimes!
Subject: That is funny!! Doc is saying shoe!! He mumbles sometimes!
Thanks sooooooooooo much!!
Abby
there is a cast shoe in the stedmans ortho book
Subject: there is a cast shoe in the stedmans ortho book
I found a "tarsal pronator" shoe in Stedman's. nm
Subject: I found a "tarsal pronator" shoe in Stedman's. nm
type of shoe wear for postop cuneiform fracture? s/l cunua nm
Subject: type of shoe wear for postop cuneiform fracture? s/l cunua nm
orthopedics--type of shoe--tarsal? Harstal? Harshall? Partial?
Subject: orthopedics--type of shoe--tarsal? Harstal? Harshall? Partial?
As you can see, I am really reaching for this one. This is a type of shoe that is worn when someone has an ankle fracture. I'm thinking it could be "tarsal shoe" but then it almost sounds like "Harstel shoe" or something else entirely. I need an expert on shoe types and/or orthopedics to help me!
doc dictates "the patient has 120 pack year smoking history", patient is 75...is that right???
Subject: doc dictates "the patient has 120 pack year smoking history", patient is 75...is that right???? NM
Patient is here for an s/l eflex injection. Patient previously had Orthovisc.
Subject: Patient is here for an s/l eflex injection. Patient previously had Orthovisc.
nm
OB patient - s/l The patient has a 'null' sign.
Subject: OB patient - s/l The patient has a 'null' sign.
A1c; patient is to follow up in 2 weeks; patient has a followup in 2 weeks.
Subject: A1c; patient is to follow up in 2 weeks; patient has a followup in 2 weeks.
nm
Patient given PPD - sm pls
Subject: Patient given PPD - sm pls
Patient given PPD S/L "agreed" or "read" within the next 72 hours.
Patient does have a UTI but would it
Subject: Patient does have a UTI but would it
same doc. same patient
Subject: same doc. same patient
the lesion was vascular in natureand most likely _____ malformation.
S/L avio-lymphatic
HIV patient. Please sm.
Subject: HIV patient. Please sm.
Doc is dictating a test in relationship to patient's HIV. He states s/l "firal row"is negative and T-cell count has actually risen since last visit.
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do you have a Dx on this patient, and
Subject: do you have a Dx on this patient, and
if not, what is the chief complaint?
new patient
Subject: new patient
 On a new patient is this how it should be put? the doctor says it with chief complaint~~~~CHIEF COMPLAINT: New patient, arm pain.
OD q.d.? Is it for the patient's eye? nm
Subject: OD q.d.? Is it for the patient's eye? nm
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cc: the patient
Subject: cc: the patient
then he said, note to the transcriptionist, make sure that a copy of the mri scan results is sent to the patient with this letter.
What is the patient's dx? nm
Subject: What is the patient's dx? nm
Are you sure the patient isn't
Subject: Are you sure the patient isn't
very spiritual, and is hoping for healing through a prayer line? Many churches do have prayer lines and pray for sick people. Usually they don't intend that the person shouldn't seek medical help like it sounds like this patient would be talking about.
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