Point of maximum in the fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line...
Posted By: MT50 on 2008-01-04
In Reply to: can someone tell me what I just typed..don't know what it means. heart exam. sm - minmin
Subject: Point of maximum in the fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line...
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PMI at the 5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line: Normal
Subject: PMI at the 5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line: Normal
or PMI 5th ICS at the MCL if you are not allowed to expand.
N/M it's second right intercostal space
Subject: N/M it's second right intercostal space
s/l second rate intercostal space
Subject: s/l second rate intercostal space
Cardiac examination was regular with grade 2/6 systolic murmur loudest at the s/l second rate intercostal space. Her abdomen was soft and nontender without appreciable hepatosplenomegaly or masses. Bowel sounds were normal and active. No cyanosis, clubbing or edema of the extremities was noted.
TIA!!
ENT MD states" an 8 French catheroneedle tube was placed in left 4th intercostal space. NM
Subject: ENT MD states" an 8 French catheroneedle tube was placed in left 4th intercostal space. NM
Kocher's point is a common entry point for an intraventricular catheter to drain cerebral spinal
Subject: Kocher's point is a common entry point for an intraventricular catheter to drain cerebral spinal fluid from the cerebral ventricles.
used to be no space; Second Addition AAMT changed to a space
Subject: used to be no space; Second Addition AAMT changed to a space
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that is maximal, not maximum, sorry!
Subject: that is maximal, not maximum, sorry!
Always typed end point. My Stedman's has end point.
Subject: Always typed end point. My Stedman's has end point.
Tmax or temperature maximum
Subject: Tmax or temperature maximum
OK to use Tmax and if so, is it T max or Tmax? Do you instead use temperature maximum when dictated Tmax?
TIA.
MIP (maximum intensity projection)
Subject: MIP (maximum intensity projection)
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Allerest Maximum Strength (sm)
Subject: Allerest Maximum Strength (sm)
Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).
The combination of chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine is used to treat sneezing, cough, runny or stuffy nose, itchy or watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold.
Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)
Subject: Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)
Maybe he's saying "joint line or knee joint line and skin intact" in there somewhere? I
Subject: Maybe he's saying "joint line or knee joint line and skin intact" in there somewhere? I'm reaching.
If verbatim then that is correct. If you have to expand (as in my account) it is maximum temperature
Subject: If verbatim then that is correct. If you have to expand (as in my account) it is maximum temperature. (nm)
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Could use Thorax or Extremities. Axillary line is the horizontal line
Subject: Could use Thorax or Extremities. Axillary line is the horizontal line
s
I was incorrect with my axillary line. It's the vertical line viewed
Subject: I was incorrect with my axillary line. It's the vertical line viewed
s
CABG s/l femoral *art* line. Short for arterial line?
Subject: CABG s/l femoral *art* line. Short for arterial line?
many thanks.
Is an arterial line and central line the same thing? NM
Subject: Is an arterial line and central line the same thing? NM
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an arterial line usually goes in the arm and a central line in the chest or elsewhere. No they are
Subject: an arterial line usually goes in the arm and a central line in the chest or elsewhere. No they are not the same. nm
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right line or white line of Toldt
Which is correct?
PIC line versus PICC line....
Subject: PIC line versus PICC line....
Just wondering what the difference is and which one to use when doc says PIC line.
PIC - Peripheral Intravenous Catheter
PICC - Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
TIA.
PIC line/PICC line
which is correct please
PIC line or PICC line
Subject: PIC line or PICC line
art line -- arterial line
Subject: art line -- arterial line
heart line, art line???
Subject: heart line, art line???
Figured out CVP catheter, not CDP.
Now I have him saying something like art line or maybe heart line in the left wrist?
PICC line placement or PIC line placement??
Subject: PICC line placement or PIC line placement??
dd
need space between 6 and h
Subject: need space between 6 and h
Fioricet 1-2 q.4-6 h. p.r.n. headache
no space nm
Subject: no space nm
x
it is q.4h. with no space
Subject: it is q.4h. with no space
nm
BOS says they put a space after the 4...
Subject: BOS says they put a space after the 4...
for clarity, but what's funny is, if you look at the list of drug-related abbreviations, it's listed as q.4h w/o the space! Go figure. Maybe somebody should have QA'd BOS. ;)
T2 N1 Mx space in between.
Subject: T2 N1 Mx space in between.
xx
x2, without space.
Subject: x2, without space.
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Is it B-12, B (space) 12, or B12 (no space)?
Subject: Is it B-12, B (space) 12, or B12 (no space)?
space
Subject: space
Traube?
The new way, don't ask me why, is with a space, q. 4h. sm
Subject: The new way, don't ask me why, is with a space, q. 4h. sm
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web space? (NM)
Subject: web space? (NM)
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There is a space between the 4 and h - q.4 h.
Subject: There is a space between the 4 and h - q.4 h.
x
yes, there is a space!..nm
Subject: yes, there is a space!..nm
nm
We use x4. (no space)
Subject: We use x4. (no space)
x
space lesion
Subject: space lesion
D: Ultrasonography shows no evidence of any space lesion in the liver.
T: space-occupying lesion
Does space lesion make sense? or should I make the change?
They suggest q. 4 (space)h. (nm)
Subject: They suggest q. 4 (space)h. (nm)
x
Nu Skin (with space)
Subject: Nu Skin (with space)
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available joint space
Subject: available joint space
Although ankle arthroscopy has been limited by the restricted available joint space, the use of distraction in addition to joint distention has permitted ...
found stuff when I typed in "available joint space" into google but not "unavailable joint space"
acutally it's q.6 h. (space between 6 and h)
Subject: acutally it's q.6 h. (space between 6 and h)
space of Retzius
Subject: space of Retzius
from OB/GYN Stedman's: space of Retzius bleeding.
WRONG! It is q.6 h. WITH A SPACE.
Subject: WRONG! It is q.6 h. WITH A SPACE.
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WRONG. It is q.6 h. WITH A SPACE
Subject: WRONG. It is q.6 h. WITH A SPACE
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BOS II says q.4 h., space after the number(s) now. nm
Subject: BOS II says q.4 h., space after the number(s) now. nm
Could he be saying air space consolidation
Subject: Could he be saying air space consolidation
nm
since when did it start being x2 with no space?
Subject: since when did it start being x2 with no space?
I have just started using this as well with my hospital "alert and oriented x4"
Is this a new rule in the AAMT book?
fontanelle space?
Subject: fontanelle space?
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