Yes, frequently. And it IS centimeters. nm
Posted By: clhmt on 2007-09-13
In Reply to: i am constantly getting doctors who will say.... - momMT
Subject: Yes, frequently. And it IS centimeters. nm
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height is 157 and 3/8 centimeters
Subject: height is 157 and 3/8 centimeters
is that possible? 
Did the doc say "cubic centimeters" or "cc"? In this case....sm
Subject: Did the doc say "cubic centimeters" or "cc"? In this case....sm
transcribe what he actually says. (Most docs don't say cubic centimeters). More common for me is the doctor saying "several millimeters", in which case I type the word out.
True, but some of the client profiles want cubic centimeters, so be careful.
Subject: True, but some of the client profiles want cubic centimeters, so be careful.
I expand CC to cubic centimeters or milliliters depending on which is correct.
Subject: I expand CC to cubic centimeters or milliliters depending on which is correct.
I always spell abbreviations out such as this one that follows a vague number , i.e., few, several, many, etc. It just doesn't look right having the abbreviation in that sort of sentence to me. If you adhere to the BOS, it suggests spelling them out in this instance as well.
This is used frequently with C-sections, almost
Subject: This is used frequently with C-sections, almost
always used when meconium is present.
It is chain. Used frequently.
Subject: It is chain. Used frequently.
And thus is probably but unless that doc uses the word thus frequently nm
Subject: And thus is probably but unless that doc uses the word thus frequently nm
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Probably per os; I hear them say this frequently.
Subject: Probably per os; I hear them say this frequently.
per os - By way of the mouth, as in the administration of medication.
I hear fat-containing hernia frequently sm
Subject: I hear fat-containing hernia frequently sm
They are concerned about intestines being herniated and getting "strangulated" or closed off - fat-containing hernias are relatively benign.
Might be local MAC. Hear MAC anesthesia frequently. nm
Subject: Might be local MAC. Hear MAC anesthesia frequently. nm
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PT/Rehab uses the term scaption frequently..sm
Subject: PT/Rehab uses the term scaption frequently..sm
scaption means abduction (raising the arm away from the body) in the scapular plane. Not a documented word, but worked for a PT and PM&R physiatrist for years who used this terms. Maybe this dictator is botching this word and saying "scapitation" with the same meaning intended??
You will hear "neb" or "nebs" frequently
Subject: You will hear "neb" or "nebs" frequently
Albuterol neb, etc. so I'm sure that's what they were saying.. just "nebs".
My docs use the Ethicon Echelon stapler frequently. Is this it?
Subject: My docs use the Ethicon Echelon stapler frequently. Is this it?
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Definately sounds like combigent but she frequently mispronounces. You are probably right. Thanks!
Subject: Definately sounds like combigent but she frequently mispronounces. You are probably right. Thanks!
My ortho docs use the term of weightbearing views frequently... sm
Subject: My ortho docs use the term of weightbearing views frequently... sm
There is also a PA view (my understanding is just a different way of standing when taking the x-ray vs an AP view). The way you are typing them is correct.
There is a Kopan needle that is used for br. biopsy - drs will frequently pronounce as "Kopan'
Subject: There is a Kopan needle that is used for br. biopsy - drs will frequently pronounce as "Kopan's"
BICAP; a form of bipolar electrocoagulation frequently used to arrest gastrointestinal bleeding
Subject: BICAP; a form of bipolar electrocoagulation frequently used to arrest gastrointestinal bleeding
Dictated: One and a quarter by one and a quarter centimeters
Subject: Dictated: One and a quarter by one and a quarter centimeters
or 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 cm. TIA
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