You're welcome : - ) That's kind of a tricky one..nm
Posted By: MT on 2006-05-29
In Reply to: Thanks, I was thinking along - sm
Subject: You're welcome : - ) That's kind of a tricky one..nm
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Yes, we're here for that kind of help
Subject: Yes, we're here for that kind of help
But I'm not sure I can help. The only word that comes to my mind is compelling. Any chance that's what your doc is saying?
you're right, Patty - it's kind of hard to say because
Subject: you're right, Patty - it's kind of hard to say because
an ortho doc might have a specific "gait testing" subheading or something like that.
If it's a lab test and not some kind of scan, xray, or study, then you're mis-hearing
Subject: If it's a lab test and not some kind of scan, xray, or study, then you're mis-hearing
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hmm that is a tricky one - sm
Subject: hmm that is a tricky one - sm
I think I would use pleural - or possibly change it to 'lumbar spine and thoracic spine are' - because it is still describing 2 separate areas of the spine - same for the bowel question. Not sure if that is the correct answer, just my instinct.
It's a little tricky, but
Subject: It's a little tricky, but
Homogeneous is something of uniform structure throughout. Homogenous has uniform structure coming from a descendent (i.e., arising from something before it). They are often confused and used interchangeably and is hard to delineate which sometimes from sentence context.
that is tricky SM
Subject: that is tricky SM
I think 2-3/12-year-old is okay because it is a whole number and fraction, sort of similar to typing 2-1/2-year-old (does that make sense?) Another way might be to type:
2-year 3-month-old child
Well, that's a tricky one
Subject: Well, that's a tricky one
If you google "ano fistula infant" you will see numerous reputable sites discussing surgeries for infants. BUT it looks like there are several different terminology phrases for the condition/surgery - none of which are just ANO and ANO doesn't seem to be an acronym. So, I think its a judgement call if you want to put it in or leave it. Hope that helps. Sorry I don't have more experience with it firsthand.
Tricky terms
Subject: Tricky terms
If you keep a notebook with alphabetical tabs, you could make yourself a heading under SIGN, and you could also enter the word under all letters it might be pronounced as. That's what I used to do. Saved a lot of time in the long run, especially when you don't have enough information about the patient's problem to know what system or body part they are checking.
This is one of the tricky eponyms
Subject: This is one of the tricky eponyms
The person it was named after was Robert J. Graves. If you use the apostrophe then it would be Graves' disease. If you omit the apostrophe it would Graves disease.
That could be tricky, as if there is metal
Subject: That could be tricky, as if there is metal
in a patient undergoing an MRI, the magnetic force could pull it out. I would blank it.
This is a tricky one--difficult to look up online. sm
Subject: This is a tricky one--difficult to look up online. sm
It's Chvostek sign. Reference: Stedman's ophth.
Can you hear that? It s/l "jvoztek."
Wow, thank you. That one is tricky to find/document! Much appreciated! :) nm
Subject: Wow, thank you. That one is tricky to find/document! Much appreciated! :) nm
nm
I personally transcribe buttock if they're referring to one side, and buttocks if they're refe
Subject: I personally transcribe buttock if they're referring to one side, and buttocks if they're referring to both or the whole thing....nm
Kind of
Subject: Kind of
I am always trying to just hear the actual words. I have not gotten used to actually listening to what he is doing. I need to work on that. I am jus so stuck on getting the words correctly. Again, thank you very much for your help.
After, reading your post this morning. I finally figured out what the first blank was it is "this is used to elevate the left lobe of the liver away from the anterior wall of the stomach" It was left lobe. I was able to correct this and now am sending it in. It was not a stat.
some kind of value? nm
Subject: some kind of value? nm
What kind of x-ray? Do you mean CT?
Subject: What kind of x-ray? Do you mean CT?
Or KUB. The kind of study it is would help immensely.
Try not to be vague when asking questions. It's all about the details.
That's kind of
Subject: That's kind of
what I was thinking too, just sounded kind of funny to me! Thanks
You are kind!
Subject: You are kind!
Thank you for your help. How kind of you.
Subject: Thank you for your help. How kind of you.
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You are so kind
Subject: You are so kind
with such a wonderful attitude but that has been clearly evident to me and I'm sure many others. :-)
Thank you both! That's the kind of week I had...LOL
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You will learn far more by this kind of help than
Subject: You will learn far more by this kind of help than
x
what kind of procedure is this? nm
Subject: what kind of procedure is this? nm
kind of a longshot, but --sm
Subject: kind of a longshot, but --sm
could this fit?
Simple Definition
Ayurveda is a wholistic system of medicine from India that uses a constitutional model. Its aim is to provide guidance regarding food and lifestyle so that healthy people can stay healthy and folks with health challenges can improve their health.
And what kind of surgery is it?
Subject: And what kind of surgery is it?
I think it does have to do with a diagnosis code for coding, but it is pretty hard for anybody to research if you don't even name the surgery the doctor is doing, right?
Probably some kind of setup nm
Subject: Probably some kind of setup nm
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Hey, I got that kind of skin.....LOL...nm
Subject: Hey, I got that kind of skin.....LOL...nm
500 ml of S-PEN ? (some kind of iv fluid?)
Subject: 500 ml of S-PEN ? (some kind of iv fluid?)
thanks
That is kind of what I figured..
Subject: That is kind of what I figured..
Thank you for your help!
kind of looks like cephalocaudal? sm
Subject: kind of looks like cephalocaudal? sm
cephalocaudal
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Relating to both head and tail, i.e., to the long axis of the body.
Origin
[cephalo- + L. cauda, tail]
Thank you. That is a very kind thing to say to sm
Subject: Thank you. That is a very kind thing to say to sm
an old MT!! I do appreciate it. Glad to share, that is how we learn.
Is it some kind of prep? nm
Subject: Is it some kind of prep? nm
nm
What kind of test???
Subject: What kind of test???
It sounds like the doc is saying "heel" test.
Sentence: The patient questions whether she needs to have a bone density test done. She did have a _________ test done, which was apparently normal, but her last formal bone density test was done in 2002.
I tried googling "heel" tests or "heal" tests and everything in between. Any ideas?
What kind of a shunt?
Subject: What kind of a shunt?
Spiralinal shunt?
Patient has a ______ shunt with chronic thrombosis. My references aren't helping any.
Thanks :-) appreciate the kind words sm
Subject: Thanks :-) appreciate the kind words sm
can you tell I'm not having a good day LOL ;-)
My empathy to all the other burned out MTs out there... I feel your pain.
kind of scalpel
Subject: kind of scalpel
He says, "This is typical postop after a hemonoscalpel hemorrhoidectomy." Does anyone know what the correct spelling is for hemonoscalpel? Mary
That does seem kind of strange
Subject: That does seem kind of strange
Must be hyper then if they're putting on aspirin. Glad you figured out what to do. Just wanted to let you know that my oncology book does have hypocoagulable as a word and every place probably has their own terminology for things, bleeding studies, coagulopathy workup, etc. etc. Let us know how it turns out if you find out...
Some kind of syndrome...
Subject: Some kind of syndrome...
Sounds like "ear-oh beh-lal" syndrome or something like that. I don't think he's pronouncing it correctly and he's kind of muttering. Any ideas? Thanks! =)
What kind of surgery? nm
Subject: What kind of surgery? nm
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Some kind of maneuver
Subject: Some kind of maneuver
Help! Doc is saying something like "Batey" maneuver negative. Any takers?
And did you say what kind of account
Subject: And did you say what kind of account
or what the specialty is? If you hear it a lot, it is probably related to the specialty you're doing.
? kind of scissors
Subject: ? kind of scissors
Doc is doing carotid endarterectomy. Statement is below. Cannot hear kind of scissors, the most I can get out of it is Fox, but it is very, very low. I know there are Fox scissors, but I don't know if they are used for an arteriotomy. Any help is appreciated.
The internal, external and common carotid arteries were then clamped. An arteriotomy was done in the common carotid artery and carried upwards towards the internal carotid artery with _____ scissors. 
Thanks for kind words.
Subject: Thanks for kind words.
Now that one I have not heard! Thank you, you are too kind.
Subject: Now that one I have not heard! Thank you, you are too kind.
That is where I have it also, someone was kind enough at one point to tell me about it!
Subject: That is where I have it also, someone was kind enough at one point to tell me about it!
some kind of anastamosis
Subject: some kind of anastamosis
There was an area of compromised intestines, which needed to be resected and has undergone s/l endo anastomosis over the ileojejunal junction area.
What kind of surgery?
Subject: What kind of surgery?
You are very kind, glad I can help.
Subject: You are very kind, glad I can help.
what kind of surgery did pt have?
Subject: what kind of surgery did pt have?
maybe board transfers?
Glad to kind of help!! nm
Subject: Glad to kind of help!! nm
Pls what kind of procedure?-nm
Subject: Pls what kind of procedure?-nm
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