We use x4. (no space)
Posted By: NM on 2009-03-19
In Reply to: Do you type x4 or x 4 or spell out times four...? - Carol
Subject: We use x4. (no space)
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used to be no space; Second Addition AAMT changed to a space
Subject: used to be no space; Second Addition AAMT changed to a space
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need space between 6 and h
Subject: need space between 6 and h
Fioricet 1-2 q.4-6 h. p.r.n. headache
no space nm
Subject: no space nm
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it is q.4h. with no space
Subject: it is q.4h. with no space
nm
BOS says they put a space after the 4...
Subject: BOS says they put a space after the 4...
for clarity, but what's funny is, if you look at the list of drug-related abbreviations, it's listed as q.4h w/o the space! Go figure. Maybe somebody should have QA'd BOS. ;)
T2 N1 Mx space in between.
Subject: T2 N1 Mx space in between.
xx
x2, without space.
Subject: x2, without space.
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Is it B-12, B (space) 12, or B12 (no space)?
Subject: Is it B-12, B (space) 12, or B12 (no space)?
space
Subject: space
Traube?
The new way, don't ask me why, is with a space, q. 4h. sm
Subject: The new way, don't ask me why, is with a space, q. 4h. sm
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web space? (NM)
Subject: web space? (NM)
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There is a space between the 4 and h - q.4 h.
Subject: There is a space between the 4 and h - q.4 h.
x
yes, there is a space!..nm
Subject: yes, there is a space!..nm
nm
space lesion
Subject: space lesion
D: Ultrasonography shows no evidence of any space lesion in the liver.
T: space-occupying lesion
Does space lesion make sense? or should I make the change?
They suggest q. 4 (space)h. (nm)
Subject: They suggest q. 4 (space)h. (nm)
x
Nu Skin (with space)
Subject: Nu Skin (with space)
nm
available joint space
Subject: available joint space
Although ankle arthroscopy has been limited by the restricted available joint space, the use of distraction in addition to joint distention has permitted ...
found stuff when I typed in "available joint space" into google but not "unavailable joint space"
acutally it's q.6 h. (space between 6 and h)
Subject: acutally it's q.6 h. (space between 6 and h)
space of Retzius
Subject: space of Retzius
from OB/GYN Stedman's: space of Retzius bleeding.
WRONG! It is q.6 h. WITH A SPACE.
Subject: WRONG! It is q.6 h. WITH A SPACE.
ss
WRONG. It is q.6 h. WITH A SPACE
Subject: WRONG. It is q.6 h. WITH A SPACE
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BOS II says q.4 h., space after the number(s) now. nm
Subject: BOS II says q.4 h., space after the number(s) now. nm
Could he be saying air space consolidation
Subject: Could he be saying air space consolidation
nm
since when did it start being x2 with no space?
Subject: since when did it start being x2 with no space?
I have just started using this as well with my hospital "alert and oriented x4"
Is this a new rule in the AAMT book?
fontanelle space?
Subject: fontanelle space?
Traube’s space maybe? n/m
Subject: Traube’s space maybe? n/m
cricopharyngeal space ?
Subject: cricopharyngeal space ?
Space of s/l "Laray"
Subject: Space of s/l "Laray"
The report I am doing is an operative report. The procedure is subxiphoid pericardial window. It sounds like he is saying "dissection through the space of Larey." Anyone know what this term is?
space of Littre?
Subject: space of Littre?
Can't really find any info on this, but this is in Dorland's Med Speller, but not in Dorland's dic.
N/M it's second right intercostal space
Subject: N/M it's second right intercostal space
Per BOS it's q.4 h. Note the space
Subject: Per BOS it's q.4 h. Note the space
between the number and the letter h. This is new.
The space is after the number is a relatively new
Subject: The space is after the number is a relatively new
thing. If you are an employee, you should check with your supervisor to see if your company follows the BOS guidelines (most do). If you have your own accounts, you might want to consider employing the BOS guidelines.
Per BOS: "We have inserted a space after the numeral 4 in q.4 h. on the advice of the ISMP so that the number is more easily and clearly read."
Note: ISMP stands for Institute for Safe Medicine Practices.
Not saying cartilage space?
Subject: Not saying cartilage space?
I cannot think of anything it could be but cricoid, as in cricoid thyroid space, unless it is cartilage.
Should be 5' 10" no space inbetween.
Subject: Should be 5' 10" no space inbetween.
x
BOS shows q.8 h. (with space).
Subject: BOS shows q.8 h. (with space).
x
according to BOS 2, they put a space between 4 and h. and a period after h....sm
Subject: according to BOS 2, they put a space between 4 and h. and a period after h....sm
This is new:
BOS 2, page 146
q.h.
q.4 h. period after h.
q.i.d.
also sl flavascular space
Subject: also sl flavascular space
Interbronchial biopsy, including the ____ space, . . .
It sounds like plavascular or flavascular. Thank you. This is a bad night. I have to get this work done, and my baby is sick and throwing up.
x4 is correct no space. nm
Subject: x4 is correct no space. nm
x
could be suprahepatic space. nm.
Subject: could be suprahepatic space. nm.
nm
try subhepatic space
Subject: try subhepatic space
tks - was suprahepatic space
Subject: tks - was suprahepatic space
k
Actually, it is LeFort fracture (no space). nm
Subject: Actually, it is LeFort fracture (no space). nm
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S/L space difficulty?? any suggestions? thanks!!1
Subject: S/L space difficulty?? any suggestions? thanks!!1
Mr. ___ today denies any worst headaches in his life or history of intracranial hemorrhage. He has had the episode of left side weakness in the past and findings on the MRI suggested for subacute old infarction. He denies any new symptoms and today has stated some visual symptoms of blurring but no binocular visual loss, new focal motor weakness, ***difficulty or sensory loss.
Disk space height
Subject: Disk space height
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prevertebral space- exactly what i was getting ready
Subject: prevertebral space- exactly what i was getting ready
to say....beat me to it...lol
If it begins with pan, there is no hyphen or space.
Subject: If it begins with pan, there is no hyphen or space.
What is the correct way to type q.4h? Is there a space after q? sm
I'm seeing conflicting reports on this one.
he probably means L4, L4-5 for the disc space between L4 and L5
Subject: he probably means L4, L4-5 for the disc space between L4 and L5
Virchow-Robin space
Subject: Virchow-Robin space
clear space of Aries
Subject: clear space of Aries
 Can anyone verify if this is with a cap A or lower case A?
s/l second rate intercostal space
Subject: s/l second rate intercostal space
Cardiac examination was regular with grade 2/6 systolic murmur loudest at the s/l second rate intercostal space. Her abdomen was soft and nontender without appreciable hepatosplenomegaly or masses. Bowel sounds were normal and active. No cyanosis, clubbing or edema of the extremities was noted.
TIA!!
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