Surgery ? - Proposed length was marked with a marking s/l pendulum?
Posted By: NYMT on 2008-11-10
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Did find that this particular marking pen (SurgiscribeŽ Surgical Marking Pens) comes with a ruler? g
Subject: Did find that this particular marking pen (SurgiscribeŽ Surgical Marking Pens) comes with a ruler? go figure...
Tinnester leg length caliber for leg length approximation sm
Subject: Tinnester leg length caliber for leg length approximation sm
I'm typing hip replacement and the Dr. says Tinnester? leg length caliber. Any help would be much appreciated. TIA!
Could it be pendulum exercises?
Subject: Could it be pendulum exercises?
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pen mark (as in skin marking pen)?
Subject: pen mark (as in skin marking pen)?
Did find roller tip pens used for marking ??
Subject: Did find roller tip pens used for marking ??
I have too, but just got a report from QA marking it out and putting curet - nm
Subject: I have too, but just got a report from QA marking it out and putting curet - nm
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I used over read though because my spellchecker was marking it as misspelled. SM
Subject: I used over read though because my spellchecker was marking it as misspelled. SM
Thanks for all the input. It is helpful to get opinions from other MTs with more experience. I really love coming here for advice and trying to give some if I can. 
Thanks you hit it dead on I'm marking and sending through so he can fix it..Teach him how to dict
Subject: Thanks you hit it dead on I'm marking and sending through so he can fix it..Teach him how to dictate..Thanks
Medication dosages, QA marking wrong both ways!
Subject: Medication dosages, QA marking wrong both ways!
Good afternoon everyone. I'm in need of some second opinions please. When typing medication dosages, I have always transcribed them the same way for the last 12-1/2 years. For example, Lortab 5 mg q.4h. p.r.n. pain.
I have worked for the same company for a little over two years now and have never had QA say anything about this until last month, when I got a QA audit marking it off and changing it to Lortab 5 mg q. 4h. p.r.n. (with a space between the q. and the 4h.) I thought okay, maybe I've been transcribing it incorrectly all lthis time and a new QA person picked up on it. It happens, no big deal. 
So, I started transcribing it their way with the space, as in q. 4h. and didn't think anything more about it. Yesterday, I get another audit. This time, I get dinged for typing it the way they wanted it the last audit q. 4h. with the space with a note stating it should be q.4h. with no space (the way I had been typing it).
 Now, I know they have been messing with all of the MTs big time lately, making changes daily from everything to hours, pay, policies, and procedures for vacation, days off, etc. You name it, they've been doing it, and I really think they are trying to either find a reason to fire some of us or drive us to the point of insanity until we quit, but despite the games, I still want to make sure I'm doing my job correctly. If I've been doing something wrong, I would like to correct it ASAP, except now I have no idea which one is correct.
Sorry for the long, drawn out post, but I'm totally confused now and beyond frustrated. Now, I'm questioning myself on everything, and I have no idea which way is correct as far the space or no space with the medication dosages. Thank you for taking the time to read my question and rant. I would appreciate any and all opinions on how you all transcribe this! 
leg length
Subject: leg length
leg length
Subject: leg length
That is exactly what he said. Did I tell ya how much I love ya!!!
Thanks MT 50
maybe doc is saying "...through the length of the
Subject: maybe doc is saying "...through the length of the
incision" ??
could it be length dependent
Subject: could it be length dependent
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Would have to be as mm is a measure of length. nm
Subject: Would have to be as mm is a measure of length. nm
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neck length
Subject: neck length
s/l cranioquadual length
Subject: s/l cranioquadual length
There is a large joint effusion as well as a medial popliteal cyst with S/L cranioquadual length of 6.1 cm.
partial length orthotic
Subject: partial length orthotic
"s/l Thinco" 3/4 length insole
Subject: "s/l Thinco" 3/4 length insole
Can't find the brand name, sounds like Thinco
probably a multi-length stent as it's a uro procedcure. nm
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crown-rump length / gestational age (nm)
Subject: crown-rump length / gestational age (nm)
Could it be ൶ outer diameter?" Maybe he's saying 32.0 length head, but not sure. nm
Subject: Could it be ൶ outer diameter?" Maybe he's saying 32.0 length head, but not sure. nm
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Perhaps Galeazzi sign, limb length discrepancy
Subject: Perhaps Galeazzi sign, limb length discrepancy
probably a typo but not limp length
is it marked?
Subject: is it marked?
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I'd ask your QA so you don't get marked off for it. sm
Subject: I'd ask your QA so you don't get marked off for it. sm
I don't think it is written in stone.
I think it was marked. Thank you
Subject: I think it was marked. Thank you
Tx - I marked it for QA as I am not sure.
Subject: Tx - I marked it for QA as I am not sure.
Marked wrong on QA, is why I'm asking
I always thought Chlamydia was capitalized and I've been a transcritionist for 12 years, so I don't know about any other seasoned transcriptionists, but this one finds things change.
Marked wrong on QA, is why I'm asking
Things did not change. You just have not been doing them correctly for "years". Genus names have always been capitalized.
disregard - I marked it for QA-thanks for
Subject: disregard - I marked it for QA-thanks for
marked hypersensivity? Don't know the other.
Subject: marked hypersensivity? Don't know the other.
Their science terms that concern the positions of the moon, length of the shadows, etc. nm
Subject: Their science terms that concern the positions of the moon, length of the shadows, etc. nm
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He dicates through a yawn, I marked it for QA.
Subject: He dicates through a yawn, I marked it for QA.
Thanks for trying!
sometimes hear marked hyperpigmentation. nm
Subject: sometimes hear marked hyperpigmentation. nm
It could be initiate or necessitate - I have marked for
Subject: It could be initiate or necessitate - I have marked for
the patient still has marked edema in the
Subject: the patient still has marked edema in the
mucosa with inflammatory changes and serious spasm of the sigmoid colon with diverticulosis coli.
Disregard - I marked for QA to review.
Subject: Disregard - I marked for QA to review.
mottled - marked by spots or blotches
Subject: mottled - marked by spots or blotches
the way I remembered this when first starting was the 2 T's. Mottled - spotted If you can replace "spotted" in the sentence and it makes sense.
the other means form or replication
eyes show marked s/l argisinilis.tia
Subject: eyes show marked s/l argisinilis.tia
Pedicle tracts/tracks (?) were marked.
Subject: Pedicle tracts/tracks (?) were marked.
Spinal surgery. Pedicle tracts/tracks were marked.
I book marked this exact page sm
Subject: I book marked this exact page sm
and I hate to say, but I still refer to it quite often. It gives you exactly the info you need.
http://www.writersblock.ca/tips/monthtip/tipsep99a.htm
or atrophy and marked small vessel...
Subject: or atrophy and marked small vessel...
miliary means Marked by the presence of nodules
Subject: miliary means Marked by the presence of nodules
Yeah, I saw that. Believe me I googled the heck out of every possible spelling. Marked it for him a
Subject: Yeah, I saw that. Believe me I googled the heck out of every possible spelling. Marked it for him and moved on. Have a good night!
nm
fer crying out loud - the areas were marked with Vio skin marker.
Subject: fer crying out loud - the areas were marked with Vio skin marker.
Poke me with a fork, I'm DONE!!
MRI of the right knee. There is marked atrophy and s/l fen-a-rie placement of the quadriceps muscle
Subject: MRI of the right knee. There is marked atrophy and s/l fen-a-rie placement of the quadriceps muscle
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takedown surgery vs take down surgery--which is correct? nm
Subject: takedown surgery vs take down surgery--which is correct? nm
After the word marked, it may souond like the next word begins with a d.
Subject: After the word marked, it may souond like the next word begins with a d.
Eye-orbit-surgery or I orbit surgery for a fracture
Subject: Eye-orbit-surgery or I orbit surgery for a fracture
Nothing else to add, it was in the past surgical history thanks all.
ear surgery
I cannot figure out this term even after extensive research. The bony kent or boniquent was rather small so was enlarged with a rotating bur....
Help! Thank you
surgery
Subject: surgery
Is there an Emberton blade? Or something that sounds similar to that?
Surgery
Subject: Surgery
In response to wanderer about the Emberton blade, the surgery is a craniotomy. Thanks.
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