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Stedman's says ETOH is preferred but EtOH acceptable, awa E, ET and ETH. nm

Posted By: vtmt on 2006-01-10
In Reply to: Wow. Thanks never knew that one - FT MT

Subject: Stedman's says ETOH is preferred but EtOH acceptable, awa E, ET and ETH. nm




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my abbrev. book has EtOH - but I use ETOH - not sure which is preferred though
Subject: my abbrev. book has EtOH - but I use ETOH - not sure which is preferred though


what is correct way to type ETOH? or EtOH?
Subject: what is correct way to type ETOH? or EtOH?


ETOH
Subject: ETOH

The correct abbreviation is ETOH IEthyl Alcohol)
EtOH
Subject: EtOH

They say EtOH for ethanol/alcohol. That could be part of it.
EtOH or ETOH? sm
Subject: EtOH or ETOH? sm

In a post below some people were typing EtOH and some ETOH.  I've always typed ETOH so I checked my abbreviations book and it has it as ETOH.  Is EtOH now the correct way, are both correct, or is (heaven forbid) my book is wrong?  Thanks!
I use EtOH
Subject: I use EtOH

Et for ethyl and OH for the hydroxyl group.
ETOH
Subject: ETOH

Chemical name for alcohol. Primarily heard in the medical/psychiatric fields.
ETOH
Subject: ETOH

Sometimes they say ethanol abuse, or ETOH  which is alcohol, (not slang)
EtOH - nm
Subject: EtOH - nm


EtOH
Subject: EtOH


maybe ETOH?
Subject: maybe ETOH?


EtOH is correct.
Subject: EtOH is correct.

Per MedLexicon.com
That's it! EtOH. Thanks a million everyone.
Subject: That's it! EtOH. Thanks a million everyone.

Should it be transcribed as dictated?


So what was the mountain? lol - mild EtOH? ......
Subject: So what was the mountain? lol - mild EtOH? ......

x
ETOH abuse is commonly said/nm
Subject: ETOH abuse is commonly said/nm

xx
Occasional ETOH - is that slang for alcohol use? nm
Subject: Occasional ETOH - is that slang for alcohol use? nm

..
curet, curette - either/or? which is preferred and what is acceptable? nm
Subject: curet, curette - either/or? which is preferred and what is acceptable? nm

x


mcg is preferred as the other
Subject: mcg is preferred as the other

symbol is on the "additional" list of dangerous abbreviations, for possible future inclusion.  Most clients prefer mcg, but you would want to check that with your client profile.


As for liter, if using liter without a prefix, I do not abbreviate it.  My clients prefer it written out.  When using as in milliter, my clients' preference is mL (it's much easier to recognize). 


But these are things you should definitely verify with your client profile.


mL is preferred...sm
Subject: mL is preferred...sm

Both "cc" and "mL" are equivalent, but in medical literature "mL" is now preferred. JCAHO also has "cc" on its list of "dangerous abbreviations" because when written poorly it can be misconstrued as "U" (less of an issue for typed records). The mL vs. cc preference can be client/account specific. But I humbly disagree with your mentor. I've *never* heard of mL for intake and cc for output. I believe usage should be consistent throughout depending on client preference. just my 2 cents....
Don't know which if either is preferred, but
Subject: Don't know which if either is preferred, but

I think "okay" looks a little more professional in a report.
tendonitis is preferred but
Subject: tendonitis is preferred but

I used to type tendinitis and the doctor bugged out and did not want that. Either is correct though technically.
Per BOS, disK is preferred for both.
Subject: Per BOS, disK is preferred for both.

x
BOS now says numerals preferred, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc. nm
Subject: BOS now says numerals preferred, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc. nm

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Preferred usage
Question:  When typing mammos which is the perferred.  9 o'clock position or 9:00 position. 
Preferred abbrevation
Subject: Preferred abbrevation

What is the preferred way to abbreviate C-PAP?


per AAMT, it is preferred to
Subject: per AAMT, it is preferred to

edit to read "x-ray again" as opposed to re-x-ray, but definitely not rex-ray or re-xray.
Abbreviation preferred by
Subject: Abbreviation preferred by

 AAMT Book of Style, 2nd Edition, p. 217. 


If we transcribe a numeral for the dose, it is best to use the abbreviation. 


If you wanted to spell it out (like if it started a sentence), it is acceptable to use the word itself.     One gram of Ancef IV was administered prior to the procedure.    but    The patient was administered 1 g of Ancef IV prior to the procedure.


Best to check with your supervisor or account transcription guidelines to see which method they prefer, but I figured the BOS standpoint might be helpful.  Happy Holidays!


I would think tendinitis is preferred
Subject: I would think tendinitis is preferred

My Stedman's ortho book has main listing "tendinitis" with subentries under this spelling.  It also has "tendonitis" as a "variant of tendinitis" with no subentries.  As backup I checked Vera Pyle and the entry in the silver book is as follows:


tendinitis - not tendonitis (her italics)


which is preferred.. hiccoughs or hiccups?
Subject: which is preferred.. hiccoughs or hiccups?

nm
p.o. is preferred, but client preference
Subject: p.o. is preferred, but client preference

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Is there a preferred way to type epo, Epo, EPO level? TIA.
Subject: Is there a preferred way to type epo, Epo, EPO level? TIA.

nm
disc has always been preferred in my experience
Subject: disc has always been preferred in my experience


esophagram possibly preferred?
Subject: esophagram possibly preferred?

Stedman's ENT word book has esophagram, and my Stedman's Electronic Medical Dictionary has esophagram with the definition but it also has syn: esophagogram, so both are used.
I have Stedman medical & surgical equipment and words and find that out of my Stedman books (have 4
Subject: I have Stedman medical & surgical equipment and words and find that out of my Stedman books (have 4 others) this is the one I use the most. Just my preference.


preferred is disk though for yrs I typed disc....
Subject: preferred is disk though for yrs I typed disc....


Steman's has presbyacusis as the preferred spelling,
Subject: Steman's has presbyacusis as the preferred spelling,

but presbycusis is the same thing.
Preferred is disk.--both eyes and back.
Subject: Preferred is disk.--both eyes and back.

x
I would type C34 a 2 mm; annular is the preferred sp; anular a variation.nm
Subject: I would type C34 a 2 mm; annular is the preferred sp; anular a variation.nm


Yes, just means far in the past. Also, should be *aortocoronary* (1 word preferred)
Subject: Yes, just means far in the past. Also, should be *aortocoronary* (1 word preferred)

x
Exactly. Disk is preferred but disc is also correct. So RELAX, people!
Subject: Exactly. Disk is preferred but disc is also correct. So RELAX, people!

Have a margarita or something, willya?

Thanks for the cite, CG!
I prefer disc also, but disk is preferred for AAMT BOS 2, page 140
Subject: I prefer disc also, but disk is preferred for AAMT BOS 2, page 140

oh well... have to do what the BOS says. 
Sorry, but either is acceptable
nm
either way is acceptable ....
Subject: either way is acceptable ....

AAMT prefers not making name possessive but a possessive form is acceptable if dictated or prefered by doctor. If it sounds better I would use 'S.
Yes, it is acceptable.
Subject: Yes, it is acceptable.

x
Both are acceptable and..
Subject: Both are acceptable and..

this account wants the "k". Thx
perhaps both are acceptable--sm
Subject: perhaps both are acceptable--sm

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q.a.c. is acceptable.....
Subject: q.a.c. is acceptable.....


acceptable
Subject: acceptable


I would think 3 in 1 or 3-in-1 are both acceptable
Subject: I would think 3 in 1 or 3-in-1 are both acceptable


Per BOS, this is acceptable but not
Subject: Per BOS, this is acceptable but not

preferred unless specifically indicated by the client.  If not specified on account specifics, I would adhere to the BOS recommendations.
Either way is acceptable...
Subject: Either way is acceptable...

Use whatever your account prefers.