There's a system out there called ABCZ for creating shortcuts so that you can remember/create the
Posted By: consistently. A Google search might show it. nm on 2006-06-10
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Thanks all ! I just searched Google and it came up with: "ABCZ Typing Abbreviation System". I'm reading it and getting some excellent ideas! Thanks a million.
Have you heard of a s/l *DIBLEY* retractor? Used in creating bladder flap for csection?
Subject: Have you heard of a s/l *DIBLEY* retractor? Used in creating bladder flap for csection?
Make shortcuts.........sm
Subject: Make shortcuts.........sm
However you prefer, but personally, mine are:
fu---followup (noun)
fuu---follow up (verb)
fuuu--follow-up (adjective)
Whatever you can remember.
I too would like to know a couple of shortcuts..
Subject: I too would like to know a couple of shortcuts..
such as, I end each letter from my doc with "Thank you for the referral of the patient." Sincerely, John R. Brown, MD JEB/trh. I know there must be a way to store this so that all I have to do is strike 1 key to end my letters, but I don't knave a clue how to do this. Anyone have any suggetstions? Thanks
Anatomical/radiology shortcuts
Subject: Anatomical/radiology shortcuts
m2m = mild to moderate
m2s = moderate to severe
jsn = joint space narrowing
nfn = neural foraminal narrowing
dsn = disc space narrowing
dj = distribution
vhl = vertebral height loss
discb = disc bulge
discd = disc desiccation
Thank you. I have it in my shortcuts and still couldn't figure it out.
Subject: Thank you. I have it in my shortcuts and still couldn't figure it out.
Lanx Anterior Cervical Plate System is substantially equivalent to. the following device system mark
Subject: Lanx Anterior Cervical Plate System is substantially equivalent to. the following device system marketed by Sofamor/Danek
MUSE system (medicated urethral system for erections). NM
Subject: MUSE system (medicated urethral system for erections). NM
They do use a reamer to create the
Subject: They do use a reamer to create the
tunnels for the nails, so I guess he would refer to it as the opening reamer.
Ctrl+F9 to create, and then F11 to "jump to" in the doc
Subject: Ctrl+F9 to create, and then F11 to "jump to" in the doc
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I type it out and create my own AutoCorrect
Subject: I type it out and create my own AutoCorrect
I would type it the way you want it and then add it as an AutoCorrect but make sure you marked "Formatted Text" or the 2 won't subscript.
I also create an AutoCorrect for those types of things sm
Subject: I also create an AutoCorrect for those types of things sm
I create AutoCorrects for common things like cm squared, O2, etc. but you have to remember to click on the "formatted text" or it won't come out right. That way all I do is type cm2 and it suprascripts it for me. 
Hi, go to google.com, and there should be a link to create account, which comes with IM, let me know
Subject: Hi, go to google.com, and there should be a link to create account, which comes with IM, let me know!...nm
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Pt with cataract. A cystotome and s/l Nakata forceps were used to create a capsulorhexis.
Subject: Pt with cataract. A cystotome and s/l Nakata forceps were used to create a capsulorhexis.
Not Utrata forceps, sounds more like Nikata, Nikada, Mikada, Niakada....
You need to ask your service for some of the docs samples. Will go a long way to helping you create
Subject: You need to ask your service for some of the docs samples. Will go a long way to helping you create
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There is no word expander list for MTStars FlashType. Each must create their own.
Subject: There is no word expander list for MTStars FlashType. Each must create their own.
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A 2-mm s/l Twistro was then utilized to create a pilot hole.in teeth 19, 20, and 22 position.
Subject: A 2-mm s/l Twistro was then utilized to create a pilot hole.in teeth 19, 20, and 22 position.
This is an oral surgical op with osseointegrated implants. Any ideas?
Using 4 blocks in a row to make a train, 4-blocks on top of each other to create a structure, etc.
Subject: Using 4 blocks in a row to make a train, 4-blocks on top of each other to create a structure, etc.
Way to remember this:
Subject: Way to remember this:
melenic is adjective of noun melena (blood in stool)
melanotic is adjective of noun melanoma (skin cancer)
It's as easy as that. Dictators rarely dictate it correctly.
this is how I remember it sm
Subject: this is how I remember it sm
use callus when it's connected to another word i.e. "callus formation". Use callous when it's alone i.e. "the foot has a callous". Hope this helps.
The way I remember them is....
Subject: The way I remember them is....
If you "abduct" somebody, you take them away. So "abduction" is movement of a limb AWAY from the center of the body. "Adduction" is movement TOWARD the center of the body.
thanks....so much to remember now and I seem to keep
Subject: thanks....so much to remember now and I seem to keep
having these brain poofs! Thanks again.
Remember that in each
Subject: Remember that in each
forearm and each lower leg, there are 2 bones supporting us. It is possible to break one or both bones in the forearm (or the lower leg). So instead of naming both bones, they say both-bone forearm (or lower leg) fracture.
Unfortunately can't remember...
Subject: Unfortunately can't remember...
unfortunately can't remember that... it's just something I never heard back from QA on but would love to know in case it comes up again. Why PCOS?
I can't remember...sm
Subject: I can't remember...sm
I can't remember how long it took me to be able to type at a 1:2 ratio since I have been doing this for about 15 years. However, I do know that it took me longer than 3 to 4 months, especially since I was looking everything up in reference books to double check my spelling as I didn't go to school for medical transcription. Maybe someone else has a better idea. I DO remember being frustrated that it was taking me so long to finish a tape (back when I did tapes, LOL!).
Thanks again for your help. I will remember that one. nm
Subject: Thanks again for your help. I will remember that one. nm
Yes -- I remember now. Thanks!
Subject: Yes -- I remember now. Thanks!
Remember, it is an ESL, could really
Subject: Remember, it is an ESL, could really
x
I know this but cannot remember ..sm
Subject: I know this but cannot remember ..sm
s/l Beret maneuver, or Baray.
you're very welcome and remember this..sm
Subject: you're very welcome and remember this..sm
the only dumb or stupid question is the one that isn't asked.....
Like I said below, I remember how terrifying this is sm
Subject: Like I said below, I remember how terrifying this is sm
when new at it. You new MTs are at a disadvantage for not having someone physically standing over your shoulders mentoring you. We did back in the old days, even if we had to grab a doc for help. Help was always there.
Help is now HERE! Any newbie requesting my help is going to get the best advice I can give. If MT Stars doesn't like this help I'm offering, I'm sure they will let me know, and maybe I can start a blog or something somewhere else.
"Trauma hospital?" Where'd that come from, anyway? Sigh.
I think if I remember correctly it's....nm
Subject: I think if I remember correctly it's....nm
Not really hard to remember when you think...
Subject: Not really hard to remember when you think...
ACE inhibitor stands for Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme
and
Ace is the name of a bandage.
An easy way to remember...
Subject: An easy way to remember...
If you can put an "a" in front of it, it is one word.
She a vascular followup.
She is here for followup.
2-words
She will follow up in one week.
She can follow up with me tomorrow.
I cannot remember the name, my friend has this....
Subject: I cannot remember the name, my friend has this....
I've been wracking my brain all morning since you asked this - my friend, not accessible at the moment, has this type of cancer...it is something I had never heard of before which is WHY I cannot currently remember.....sounds like cerrocellular or something like that - it's a definite C she told me and not serocellular.....but I'm not spelling it right. So sorry, wish I could have helped.
I'm going to see her later - will get back on this...but it's too late for your MT work, I am sure :(
Cannot remember this drug but
Subject: Cannot remember this drug but
it is a drug used for a person to regain their appetite, used in people with wasting syndrome as in AIDS and also cancer patients. It starts with an M... the reason why I am trying to find out is a friend's husband has esophageal cancer, lost a lot of weight and if and when he can resume any kind of appetite, would like to have her ask his physician about this. I have had 2 people ask their physician for this in the past, my stepmom for 1 who was unable to eat. Thanks if anyone able to help me on this.
I vaguely remember..
Subject: I vaguely remember..
Something like Cluster II traits and personality disorder, but it seemed like only a couple docs worded it that way. The most common way was B. It's been forever since I did psych though.
What is a good way to remember
Subject: What is a good way to remember
between affect and effect?
I'll remember that, thanks.
Subject: I'll remember that, thanks.
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No. I have heard it before just cannot remember.
Subject: No. I have heard it before just cannot remember.
I think it is spelled something like choache but can't remember. Aaarrrggghh. thanks though.
Just try to remember it is actually an acronym
Subject: Just try to remember it is actually an acronym
ACE - angiotensin converting enzyme.
Ugh, I remember those days!
Subject: Ugh, I remember those days!
Tip of the day, invest in Tessier's Surgical Word book, it will save your life!
I don't remember where I learned it, but...
Subject: I don't remember where I learned it, but...
I like using the first two letters of each word in word pairs, like refa = respiratory failure. If I have other word pairs that have the same letters, I add the last letter twice (or more), like refaa = renal failure. If there was a third word pair, it would be refaaa. This would not work for some people, but it's very fast for me. I also double the last letter when the shortcut would be a real word otherwise, like poree (instead of pore) for posterior region. With this system (and looking at your cheat window at the bottom), you can keep adding on other phrases. If I use acfr for acute fracture, I might use acfrd for acute fracture or dislocation.
That's my main trick, but there are lots others I use. I do add individual words to my expander (especially long words) with no shortcuts so I can start to type and find the word in my screen to just plop the rest in automatically (sorta like how AutoText works).
A lot of what makes sense to you will not make sense to someone else. You just need to find what works for you. Keep trying things out because it can't hurt to keep adding or changing. Not even one day goes by without me adding lots of new entries. The key is to always be looking for ways to type fewer strokes.
The way I remember is that dilation is the act of being...sm
Subject: The way I remember is that dilation is the act of being...sm
dilated, dilation and curettage, dilation of the bladder, dilation of the cervical os, etc. Dilatation is the state of being dilated after dilation takes place. I see that they are used interchangeably these days, but this is how I learned to differentiate between the 2 many years ago. An example of the proper way to use dilatation would be, the small bowel obstruction resulted in dilatation of the proximal small bowel. Most times, dilation is what you are looking for.
easiest way to remember
Subject: easiest way to remember
A - affect - Action
E - effect - End result
Can never remember it either, have it in my expansions.
Subject: Can never remember it either, have it in my expansions.
Thanks for your help. I had already sent report when I saw this, but will remember it.
Subject: Thanks for your help. I had already sent report when I saw this, but will remember it.
An easy way to remember this is sm
Subject: An easy way to remember this is sm
peri means around, think perimeter. para means alongside, think parallel.
s/l *apograft*??? Can't remember
Subject: s/l *apograft*??? Can't remember
I don't remember hearing it used
Subject: I don't remember hearing it used
exactly that way, but here is an example I found:
CT Enterography as a Diagnostic Tool in Evaluating Small Bowel ... CT enterogram demonstrates Crohn colitis as mural stratification with .... Small bowel mural thickness greater than 3 mm is considered abnormal (31). ...
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Hey-remember this is BOS terminology.
Subject: Hey-remember this is BOS terminology.
Does not mean it is correct. They state use follow up or followup, workup, etc. No hypens.
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