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Sometimes said as ETT tube, making that last "T" redundant and

Posted By: not necessary. NM on 2007-08-13
In Reply to: ET tube? nm - MT50

Subject: Sometimes said as ETT tube, making that last "T" redundant and

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The patient has a s/l pesh tube for feeds. Doesn't s/l push tube. nm
Subject: The patient has a s/l pesh tube for feeds. Doesn't s/l push tube. nm

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yes, p.o. b.i.d. is right (the q would be redundant) nm
Subject: yes, p.o. b.i.d. is right (the q would be redundant) nm

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I would not think that it would be redundant but one never knows.
Subject: I would not think that it would be redundant but one never knows.


of redundant colon. nm
Subject: of redundant colon. nm

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redundant.............just my opinion...NM
Subject: redundant.............just my opinion...NM

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Maybe just phalanx even though would be redundant? nm
Subject: Maybe just phalanx even though would be redundant? nm

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maybe redundant colon?
Subject: maybe redundant colon?


redundant callus?
Subject: redundant callus?


Redundant colon
Subject: Redundant colon


PE tube - pressure equalization tube
Subject: PE tube - pressure equalization tube

Could it be "pressure" ventilation tube?


8-0 NG tube or 8.0 NG tube? dictated "eight-oh"
Subject: 8-0 NG tube or 8.0 NG tube? dictated "eight-oh"


isn't it redundant to say emergency stat
Subject: isn't it redundant to say emergency stat

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another wasted post - how redundant!!
Subject: another wasted post - how redundant!!

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Saying unguent cream is being redundant, but I think that's what you have there. nm
Subject: Saying unguent cream is being redundant, but I think that's what you have there. nm

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You mean the docs you transcribe for are never redundant?
Subject: You mean the docs you transcribe for are never redundant?

Boy, mine are!!
maybe ethanol alcohol? that's redundant tho
Subject: maybe ethanol alcohol? that's redundant tho

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RP=reduction plasty...ESL being redundant...? nm
Subject: RP=reduction plasty...ESL being redundant...? nm


Help Please...the redundant tunica was then accordionized? TIA! NM
Subject: Help Please...the redundant tunica was then accordionized? TIA! NM

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If you mean the term operation OP report, no that is redundant.
Subject: If you mean the term operation OP report, no that is redundant.


probably being redundant and saying "in the dorsal supine position." nm
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carotid endarectomy - s/l redundant pieces of intima and media were removed (nm)
Subject: carotid endarectomy - s/l redundant pieces of intima and media were removed (nm)

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It's kind of redundant, but makes sense, meaning time frame.
Subject: It's kind of redundant, but makes sense, meaning time frame.

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sorry, maybe he's making it up, don't know.
Subject: sorry, maybe he's making it up, don't know.

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Eustachian tube is not capitalized normally, so eustachian tube dysfunction. nm
Subject: Eustachian tube is not capitalized normally, so eustachian tube dysfunction. nm

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I'll bet he's making a new (sm)
Subject: I'll bet he's making a new (sm)

word here. Waddell's test is an exam used to determine if someone is faking pain. If the patient has exaggerated complaints of pain it is a positive Waddell's.
Sounds like QA is making much ado about nothing.
Subject: Sounds like QA is making much ado about nothing.


thanks that is it, I was making it harder than what it was!!!
Subject: thanks that is it, I was making it harder than what it was!!!


Making progress
Subject: Making progress

He said the first 3 letters again and spelled them:

I, B as in Bictor (meaning V as in Victor), F Laboratory.

So now we have IVF icksee Laboratory.
ESL making me nuts
Subject: ESL making me nuts

I was taught to never change a transcription, even if it's blatantly wrong.  I would leave as dictated and leave a note for the doctor (if you have a place to do it)


making a little progress
Subject: making a little progress

with this one, thanks to your answers... still hearing something like "Pradus" but instead of obturate, was saying on THE RIGHT. definitely NOT piriformis or sure does not sound like it, then goes on to gluteus medius and maximus.
thank you, think doc was making up the word...nm
Subject: thank you, think doc was making up the word...nm

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know how the docs are... making up as they go sm
Subject: know how the docs are... making up as they go sm

They are two separate ligaments but he is probably putting them together.
2 more (I think doctor is making this up as he goes along!)
Subject: 2 more (I think doctor is making this up as he goes along!)

What is FUV1, used along with FEV1??  Never heard of it and cannot find.  Also he also states FVC as being forced ventiltory capacity, which I know is called forced vital capacity; wonder if I should transcribe a non-word. 
Thanks! He is always making up his own words!!
Subject: Thanks! He is always making up his own words!!


Thanks but no..making sure she is clearly pronouning with an L. nm
Subject: Thanks but no..making sure she is clearly pronouning with an L. nm

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I am merely making a suggestion
Subject: I am merely making a suggestion

as to what a doctor MAY be dictating. Doctors make mistakes all the time. It is up to the individual MT to check out the validity of any info they ultimately transcribe. That's what I would do. Any MT who transcribes a "suggestion" should not be working as an MT. ;-)
I think he is making this stuff up. sm
Subject: I think he is making this stuff up. sm

I've gone to every medical website I can find. I have "asked the experts" on various medical websites. Even doctors can't find it! Thank you all for trying. If I come up with anything before I'm 99 years old, I'll post it.
I was NOT the poster making those comments!
Subject: I was NOT the poster making those comments!

I did not make those comments to those posters. As I said, I was making an observation. I give up!
I would go with follicular. Doc is just making up his own word.
Subject: I would go with follicular. Doc is just making up his own word.

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menomenorrhagia? Is there really such a word, or is the doc making up one?
Subject: menomenorrhagia? Is there really such a word, or is the doc making up one?


That's probably it. Who knows for sure? They get so creative making up new terms. Thanks again
Subject: That's probably it. Who knows for sure? They get so creative making up new terms. Thanks again!


Thx..Thx..THx :) ESL is making me work 4 my money :)
Subject: Thx..Thx..THx :) ESL is making me work 4 my money :)


making sense of punctuation...
Subject: making sense of punctuation...

I will type this exactly as said. Any help with punctuation would be greatly appreciated.

The pain is rated as severe it is burning tingling it is constant worse with walking better with rest. TIA.
You also need a 0 before .1 making it 0.1. open decimels are a big no no. nm,
Subject: You also need a 0 before .1 making it 0.1. open decimels are a big no no. nm,

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is the dictator making up a word as an sm
Subject: is the dictator making up a word as an sm

adjective for anomaly?
there is a "Waddell" sign, maybe he is making up a word?
Subject: there is a "Waddell" sign, maybe he is making up a word?

Sorry, I am not of more help.
sorry that should be making up a word not work. tired.
Subject: sorry that should be making up a word not work. tired.

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I figured out he's saying troches. I don't think he's making up chloratropate.
Subject: I figured out he's saying troches. I don't think he's making up chloratropate.


Meant to say I think he is making up the other word - chloratropate
Subject: Meant to say I think he is making up the other word - chloratropate


That sounds like it is it! He is making it so hard to hear! THANK YOU.
Subject: That sounds like it is it! He is making it so hard to hear! THANK YOU.


Never mind! I'm tired and making no sense! Thanks for the help!
Subject: Never mind! I'm tired and making no sense! Thanks for the help!