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Skin pulp turgor is a reliable way of monitoring reperfusion

Posted By: MT50 on 2008-01-18
In Reply to: pulp turgor? - Tracey

Subject: Skin pulp turgor is a reliable way of monitoring reperfusion




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pulp turgor?
Subject: pulp turgor?

Doc states his s/l pulp turgor is good?

Does that make sense?
May be skin turgor is supple. nm
Subject: May be skin turgor is supple. nm

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would doc say skin with good s/l rigidity??? and turgor for elderly patient?
Subject: would doc say skin with good s/l rigidity??? and turgor for elderly patient?


spasticity is correct. She isn't saying skin turgor. Still sounds like turgurous, but that isn
Subject: spasticity is correct. She isn't saying skin turgor. Still sounds like turgurous, but that isn't a word.


Pulp is correct referring to pulp of finger
Subject: Pulp is correct referring to pulp of finger


Pulp is definitely it
Subject: Pulp is definitely it


s/l ah-men-ah-pulp
Subject: s/l ah-men-ah-pulp

Extremities show (ah-men-ah-pulp) peripheral edema.

????
reliable - misspelled Spironolactone..nm
Subject: reliable - misspelled Spironolactone..nm

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hydroextension- any reliable references?
Subject: hydroextension- any reliable references?

Lady w/ cystitis underwent s/l hydroextension- I can only seem to google the word with discussions of people in medical forums- anyone have a GOOD reference for it? :)
s/l poke or pulp
Subject: s/l poke or pulp

She may have slight discoloration with mild ecchymosis noted along the s/l pulp or poke. With palpation, she has tenderness noted to the distal phalanx along the area of the s/l pulp or poke. She has evidence of prior split-thickness skin graft and some deformity noted about the nail plate.
Thanks. I saw there was a lot on Google, but I don't always trust that as a reliable source. nm
Subject: Thanks. I saw there was a lot on Google, but I don't always trust that as a reliable source. nm


Mabex, but questionably reliable reference
Subject: Mabex, but questionably reliable reference

http://www.broomeman.com/articles/cankersores.html

That's the best I can come up with. Don't know how reputable the reference is, though.
turgor?
Subject: turgor?


turgor
Subject: turgor

nm
Might be a 'felon', a pulp space infection. nm
Subject: Might be a 'felon', a pulp space infection. nm

s
Yep..."salvaged myocardial mass after emergent reperfusion therapy in acute myocardial infarction
Subject: Yep..."salvaged myocardial mass after emergent reperfusion therapy in acute myocardial infarction ... "


Turgor is good? nm
Subject: Turgor is good? nm


using a reliable drug website such as Rxlist will clarify if generic or brand name. sm
Subject: using a reliable drug website such as Rxlist will clarify if generic or brand name. sm

When in doubt, it is crucial to check if drugs are generic or brand name to ensure we type them correctly.
thanks - turgor def. makes more sense, but still hearing character - this is a new ESL doc
Subject: thanks - turgor def. makes more sense, but still hearing character - this is a new ESL doc


Hyaloronic acid, humectant found in healthy skin....also used as injectible for skin wrinkles, defor
Subject: Hyaloronic acid, humectant found in healthy skin....also used as injectible for skin wrinkles, deformities, etc?

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"she has s/l keltic skin. -- I just so want to write in "hell thick skin"
Subject: "she has s/l keltic skin. -- I just so want to write in "hell thick skin"


pre-skin cancer - as in common skin lesions caused by sun exposure.
Subject: pre-skin cancer - as in common skin lesions caused by sun exposure.


Dermatology: Skin precancer or pre-skin cancer? I have a doc saying pre-skin cancer
Subject: Dermatology: Skin precancer or pre-skin cancer? I have a doc saying pre-skin cancer


They have tried applying (s/l Begbalm) to the skin to at least keep the skin from cracking
Subject: They have tried applying (s/l Begbalm) to the skin to at least keep the skin from cracking


appropriate monitoring devices ?sm
Subject: appropriate monitoring devices ?sm

Would be inclined to think something like that etc. see below.

 

PROCEDURE: COLONOSCOPY AND BIOPSY

After informed consent, the patient received Demerol 100 mg intravenous incrementally slowly, Versed 3 mg intravenously slowly, with the benefit of electrocardiogram, pulse oximetry and blood pressure monitoring. The patient was examined with the Olympus video colonoscope.

FINDINGS: External examination: No fissure, fistula or external hemorrhoid noted.


PROCEDURE: COLONOSCOPY AND BIOPSY

After informed consent, the patient received Demerol 100 mg intravenous incrementally slowly, Versed 3 mg intravenously slowly, with the benefit of electrocardiogram, pulse oximetry and blood pressure monitoring. The patient was examined with the Olympus video colonoscope.

FINDINGS: External examination: No fissure, fistula or external hemorrhoid noted.


could it be for monitoring purposes?
Subject: could it be for monitoring purposes?


S/L pick and trough monitoring.....sm
Subject: S/L pick and trough monitoring.....sm

Patient is on vanco for MRSA. 


 


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perhaps glucose monitoring? GLUM?....not sure
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skin breakdown and s/l massuration of the skin
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I should've typed it GLUcose Monitoring=GLUM?.nm
Subject: I should've typed it GLUcose Monitoring=GLUM?.nm


monitors or monitoring lines--agree with Txczech.
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Nerve Integrity Monitoring System (NIMS)
Subject: Nerve Integrity Monitoring System (NIMS)


NIMS is Nerve Integrity Monitoring System nm
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CVP catheter (central venous pressure monitoring)
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Skin?
Subject: Skin?


Nu Skin
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skin sm
Subject: skin sm

Could he be talking about the skin "color"? Just a guess. "Normal color to it." You never know with these guys!
SKIN
Subject: SKIN

Lilly, but this is skin under ROS???  


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Subject: New-Skin

topical liquid spray-skin protectant and antiseptic.
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skin types
Subject: skin types

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skin ellipse
Subject: skin ellipse

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