Should not use symbol degree in orthopedics
Posted By: that is wrong on 2005-10-25
In Reply to: Symbol for degrees, in physical therapy "E" - patti mccullough
Subject: Should not use symbol degree in orthopedics
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should you put a degree symbol...
Subject: should you put a degree symbol...
when transcribing temperatures? i.e., temperature was 100 (degree symbol?)
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I use Word and I have no idea how to get the degree symbol. Does anyone know how to do that?
Pt does have a 70 degree popliteal angle. Would the 70 degree be correct? sm
Subject: Pt does have a 70 degree popliteal angle. Would the 70 degree be correct? sm
I know with the tibiofemoral angle it is usually 7 degrees (or low numbers).
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Need symbol for V (dot) O2..sm
Subject: Need symbol for V (dot) O2..sm
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I use (-) symbol.
Subject: I use (-) symbol.
I have my own accounts and they want the symbol.
Subject: I have my own accounts and they want the symbol.
They could care less what BOS has to say.
You can go to Insert, symbol to do it the
Subject: You can go to Insert, symbol to do it the
long way around and then make your own macro to automatically do it. However, most platforms will not accept anything other than basic symbols. Best bet is to just spell it out.
Chemical symbol
Subject: Chemical symbol
Actually none of the above. KCl is the chemical symbol or abbreviation for potassium chloride, K for potassium and Cl for Chlorine (or chloride ion) as seen on the Periodic Table. Kay Ciel is one of many brand name of potassium chloride.
Symbol meaning
Subject: Symbol meaning
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That should be Ƌ.1'...don't know where that weird symbol came from...nm
Subject: That should be Ƌ.1'...don't know where that weird symbol came from...nm
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what in the world is that symbol? Should be 0 nm
Subject: what in the world is that symbol? Should be 0 nm
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Per AAMT BOS 2 don't use "u" symbol
Subject: Per AAMT BOS 2 don't use "u" symbol
for "micro" measurements because it can be misread. It is on their list of Dangerous Abbreviations. Recommends "mcg" (unless client instructions specify other).
IF this has to do with fertility, then use the numerical symbol Ŕ" (zero) nm
Subject: IF this has to do with fertility, then use the numerical symbol Ŕ" (zero) nm
just 'fiber'? what's the symbol after it in your post?
Subject: just 'fiber'? what's the symbol after it in your post?
It looks like you have a symbol or some character that didn't convert in your post right after 'fiber'
Or are you just asking if 'fiber' can be on a med list?
Again depends on account; don't think MQ ever uses the symbol. nm
Subject: Again depends on account; don't think MQ ever uses the symbol. nm
nm.
The division symbol on a calculator is: /
Subject: The division symbol on a calculator is: /
Ag - chemical symbol for silver
Subject: Ag - chemical symbol for silver
Symbol for degrees, in physical therapy "E"
Subject: Symbol for degrees, in physical therapy "E"
Does anyone know how to type symbol for degrees in physical therapy: pt can straight leg raise 50E (degrees) inb MSWord
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What the?? That should be 3M 1000 Steri-Drape (don't know what the symbol is)(nm)
Subject: What the?? That should be 3M 1000 Steri-Drape (don't know what the symbol is)(nm)
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Thanks! My memory is faulty and I thought it was for the symbol itself.
Subject: Thanks! My memory is faulty and I thought it was for the symbol itself.
It would just be "ug" - u stands for the symbol for the Greek letter mu, but (sm)
Subject: It would just be "ug" - u stands for the symbol for the Greek letter mu, but (sm)
I don't think that is commonly used anymore.
Most computer programs do not "like" the symbol. As a rule always type it out unless the clien
Subject: Most computer programs do not "like" the symbol. As a rule always type it out unless the client states otherwise.
s/l 30/70 0 degree
Subject: s/l 30/70 0 degree
cystoscopic lenses. Is this correct?
If you go by BOS, it is 1st-degree.
Subject: If you go by BOS, it is 1st-degree.
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New to orthopedics?
Subject: New to orthopedics?
I am not sure if this looks right but this the sentence that sounds like it is being said. I am wondering if "pub" is short for pubic?? Thanks for the ortho help, as I am at a loss in this area.
Osteopathic manipulative treatments were performed using muscle energy, Jones strain/counter strain, 7 stages of Spencer, leg tug technique, and a pub technique.
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orthopedics
Subject: orthopedics
I would appreciate if someone can help with this....There is no deltoid or ____ atrophy.
I think he is sayign something that sounds like spiniatrophy...I really cannot make it out but he has said it in more than 3 reports. I was wondering if it was spinatus but there is no S, also it could be two words???
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Orthopedics
Subject: Orthopedics
Thanks for all your replies. I will check them as soon as I get back to the report and post here.
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Subject: Orthopedics
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: Examination reveals nontender portal sites.??? I am not sure of the portal sites but I am hearing something close to that...thanks for your help.
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Subject: Orthopedics
She notes occasional crepitus.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:
Examination reveals nontender ___. Range of motions are nearly complete and painfree.
That is exactly what he said... nothing else. there is no subheading.
Orthopedics
Subject: Orthopedics
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:
Examination reveals painfree range of motion at the shoulder, ___ are nontender
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help please - orthopedics
Subject: help please - orthopedics
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ORthopedics help
Subject: ORthopedics help
Dr. Says: The right knee has some minimal diffuse swelling, but no point tenderness or erythema. No pain with movement of the patella, medially or laterally. No increased (s/l play) with varus or valgus stress. Negative drawer and Lachman test.
ASSESSMENT
Left arm strain and right knee contusion, due to a fall
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orthopedics
Subject: orthopedics
Does anyone know of any good websites to look up medical terms/surgery in orthopedics. Thanks!
I don't do orthopedics either...obviously!!
Subject: I don't do orthopedics either...obviously!!
But I appreciate all of your help!
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Subject: Orthopedics
Doc is saying "posterolateral interbody fusion with s/l REMP grafts and gutter fusion"
REMP?
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Subject: orthopedics
Hi, I am new at ortho and have a couple of questions.
Physical Exam: There is an abrasion over the left anterior tibia. Left foot has normal dorsalis pedis and tibialis posterior pulses. The sensation is intact. *Capillary refill is less than 2 seconds.* Am I hearing this correctly?
Then he says: X-rays of the left femur and left *tib fib* are negative. Is it OK to say tib fib?
Thanks.
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Subject: Orthopedics
metatarsalagen???? hammertoes. Never heard of this, but then again this doc never speaks clearly, so it could be almost anything.
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Subject: Orthopedics
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Subject: Orthopedics help please.
Sounds like "Dirock" procedure for index finger dislocation.
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Subject: orthopedics
I'm working on a transcription for Orthopedics, and I'm not sure what the doc is saying before "cervical lodosis". It sounds like "attended", but maybe someone could give me a second opinion? Here's the sentence:
She had a 6 month history of progressive disabling back pain visibly associated with progressive kyphotic deformity of the thoracolumbar spine, with an attended cervical lordosis.
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Subject: Orthopedics sm
Is sounds like "smooth (perasal?) thickening." TIA
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second degree AV block (without hyphen) or 2nd degree AV block.
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Subject: degree sign
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I have the BOS degree info fer ya!
Subject: I have the BOS degree info fer ya!
BOS 2nd edition page 386:
Use the degree symbol if available, immediately followed by the abbreviation for the temperature scale. If the degree symbol is not available, write out degrees (and the temperature scale name, if dictated)
98ºF or 98 degrees Fahrenheit.
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how to type degree
Subject: how to type degree
I need help in deciding how to type degree. Should it be like 30 degree or should it be 30 withe symbol for degree. Hope someone can help. Want it to be correct if there is a correct way.
I always type out degree (sm)
Subject: I always type out degree (sm)
just because those are my instructions, as the client(s) doesn't have the ability to print out the little degree symbol...or so I'm told.
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