What about "correct" sponge and needle count. Agree with the lap or laps on the other. nm
Posted By: passer by on 2006-06-28
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Subject: What about "correct" sponge and needle count. Agree with the lap or laps on the other. nm
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They are 3 separate things, sponge, lap and needle counts. Laps are not only sponges but also pads.
Subject: They are 3 separate things, sponge, lap and needle counts. Laps are not only sponges but also pads.
Sponge, needle, and "spoitum" count?
Subject: Sponge, needle, and "spoitum" count?
Anyone heard of this?
usually hear "sponge, needle, and instrument count" nm
Subject: usually hear "sponge, needle, and instrument count" nm
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wet laps is correct sm
Subject: wet laps is correct sm
(laparotomy sponges)
I think there are a few "correct" ways of doing it
Subject: I think there are a few "correct" ways of doing it
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It's up to your employer how much leeway you have to make something "correct" and/or how mu
Subject: It's up to your employer how much leeway you have to make something "correct" and/or how much of a
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Yes that is right UR needle, sometimes they will a UR6 needle on a needlepoint suture passer, etc.
Subject: Yes that is right UR needle, sometimes they will a UR6 needle on a needlepoint suture passer, etc.
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sponge
Subject: sponge
No...there's definitely a T starting the word. Patient is S/P bilateral maxillary antrostomy. Still s/l Toefull sponge.
sponge
Subject: sponge
I thought for a second tofoam might be it, but there does sound to be an L on the end.
Probably variegated sponge.
Subject: Probably variegated sponge.
S/l teemo sponge?
Subject: S/l teemo sponge?
Radiation Oncology: "...head was supported by a s/l Teemo sponge..." Anyone know?
how about tonsillar sponge?
Subject: how about tonsillar sponge?
BMP infused sponge?
Subject: BMP infused sponge?
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Wexel Sponge?
Subject: Wexel Sponge?
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I have never heard of variegated sponge nm.
Subject: I have never heard of variegated sponge nm.
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Either Betadine or medicated sponge. nm
Subject: Either Betadine or medicated sponge. nm
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There is a Tofoam sponge, but that is used in podiatry.
Subject: There is a Tofoam sponge, but that is used in podiatry.
Sponge - Delicott? Delakot?
Subject: Sponge - Delicott? Delakot?
Saying fairly clearly - doing neurosurgery op note - craniotomy for meningioma removal. not in any surgical reference books of mine nor anything coming up with Google. Thanks.
May be Quincke needle. This is a spinal needle.
Subject: May be Quincke needle. This is a spinal needle.
There are Pean clamps/sponge forceps etc. sm
Subject: There are Pean clamps/sponge forceps etc. sm
Péan is how it is spelled. see link.
http://www.aromatic-products.com/ind.htm
fornices (plural of fornix); Weckcel (sponge)
Subject: fornices (plural of fornix); Weckcel (sponge)
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A long shot--the surgeon opened the Ray-Tec sponge and moistened it? nm
Subject: A long shot--the surgeon opened the Ray-Tec sponge and moistened it? nm
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It is a sponge, pad, dressing or band, if that fits in the context of the development of the space,
Subject: It is a sponge, pad, dressing or band, if that fits in the context of the development of the space, maybe.
Is it Kopan needle, Kopan's needle or Kopans needle? nm
Subject: Is it Kopan needle, Kopan's needle or Kopans needle? nm
Dram Sheedy Needle or Dram Sheehy needle
Subject: Dram Sheedy Needle or Dram Sheehy needle
Does anyone know of the correct spelling for this? I come up empty on a google search.
MP Count. sm
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WBC count....sm
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ret count?
Subject: ret count?
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red count?
Subject: red count?
Not sure. The lab value is 1.9. Thanks.
LOL - That count definitely be right
Subject: LOL - That count definitely be right
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WBC count
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Dictator states WBC count is 5.3 However, if VR puts 5300 isn't that the same value just put differently? Call me stupid but I think it is.
blood count?
Subject: blood count?
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white count?
Subject: white count?
She had 2 CBCs done at different times. The first showed 4800 the later one was 42.8
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s/l mid cell count ?..sm
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White count
Subject: White count
Doctor dictates White count was six dozen 200. How do I type this correctly? Is it 72,200? Thanks.
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White count
Subject: White count
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low white blood cell count of 2.7 thousand -- I am having a brain freeze this a.m. What is the proper way to type 2.7 thousand? It has been such a long time since I typed for this account. . . .
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white count
Subject: white count
I know I should know this, but I am exhausted and can't find any of my MT friends to verify.....
How do you type "white count is twenty-one thousand point four?"
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s/l Mose count...sm
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Blood count
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Thank you! I knew I could count on you!
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elevated white count
Subject: elevated white count
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CD4 count for HIV patients and AIDS...
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TNTC - too numerous to count
Subject: TNTC - too numerous to count
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TNTC= too numerous to count
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White Blood Count--nm
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Lab values, white count
Subject: Lab values, white count
If they say the white count is 14.8 thousand do you write it out or is it just 14.8 or is it 14,800 ???
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