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hip replacement - a standard 0 s/l Neckglend?

Posted By: aj on 2008-07-01
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It's not a company standard
Subject: It's not a company standard

it is an AAMT standard
Standard would be 24-48 hours from what
Subject: Standard would be 24-48 hours from what

I have done all of these years, but some physicians will allow you more time as long as you are reliable.  It also depends upon whether they use it for billing purposes. 
Phalanges used to be the standard
Subject: Phalanges used to be the standard

But more and more I am hearing phalanxes.
New standard states:
Subject: New standard states:

And I quote: "Numerals, or figures, stand out from the surrounding text and serve a functional purpose in medical reports, where they should be used almost exclusively as opposed to spelled-out numbers.

Exceptions: Judgment and discretion are need when deciding but adjacent numbers require one to be spelled out to avoid confusion.

Use a comma to separate adjacent unrelated numerals if neither can be readily expressed in words and the sentence cannot be readily reworded.

Use numerals for fractions.

Spell out numbers that begin a sentence.

Zero is always spelled out when it stands alone.

Spell out numbers used as pronouns.

That should get you started!
I agree that's the standard, but over
Subject: I agree that's the standard, but over

the years have learned there can be exceptions, sometimes just because the customer says so ! :)
Only thing CP said was to use standard which is
Subject: Only thing CP said was to use standard which is

x
3 standard deviations *nm*
Subject: 3 standard deviations *nm*

x
If it is not a standard abbreviation you should
Subject: If it is not a standard abbreviation you should

not be "guessing" as to what he/she means. If you have an account that you have to expand, I would flag it and go on.
Standard exam?
Subject: Standard exam?

Standard exam:  His TMs are clear.  Nasal mucosa shows some erythema and edema.


I keep hearing "standard exam" in front of some subcategories under physical exam, would this be accurate. Thanks.


 


standard Fogerty clamp? sm
Subject: standard Fogerty clamp? sm

The only "stoddard" clamp I could find was a test-tube clamp. Here is a link to some of the Fogarty clamps.


 


http://www.cardinal.com/mps/brands/vmueller/cosgrove.pdf.


SBE for standard base excess measure? All I can think of. sm
Subject: SBE for standard base excess measure? All I can think of. sm


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Standard rule of thumb, (no pun intended)
Subject: Standard rule of thumb, (no pun intended)

if it sticks out in the report like a sore thumb and draws undue attendion, then capitalize the first letter not the whole word, i.e. Dermabond.
SUV for standard uptake values? See info.
Subject: SUV for standard uptake values? See info.


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would they say a standard s/l procto-position for anoscopy & proctoscopy
Subject: would they say a standard s/l procto-position for anoscopy & proctoscopy

beginning of report for the pts positioning
I thought you used decimals for metric and fractions for standard...
Subject: I thought you used decimals for metric and fractions for standard...

and I think you need another decimal place

0.0038-inch-diameter
or
1/38,000-inch-diameter (but this = 0.0000263)

and now I really have a headache!
Ventricular drain placement. Standard landmarks were used and
Subject: Ventricular drain placement. Standard landmarks were used and

measured 10 cm posterior from the s/l gamela and 3 cm lateral to rt mid-pupillary line.
Find info on standard trial head. sm
Subject: Find info on standard trial head. sm

or trial head standard.  

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    Subject: we used standard s/l var-ous technique to enter the abdomen (for kidney transplant).

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    Standard leads are typically denoted by roman numerals.
    Subject: Standard leads are typically denoted by roman numerals.


    doing a kidney transplant...We used standard s/l ver-ous technique to enter the abdomen.
    Subject: doing a kidney transplant...We used standard s/l ver-ous technique to enter the abdomen.


    Standard RIPE therapy: four drugs---isoniazid (INH) rifampin (RIF), ethambutol (EMB) and pyrazinamid
    Subject: Standard RIPE therapy: four drugs---isoniazid (INH) rifampin (RIF), ethambutol (EMB) and pyrazinamide (PZA)


    replacement
    Subject: replacement

    could possibly be "unicompartmental" ? That is all I have heard of, so far. ks
    s/l help hip replacement
    Subject: s/l help hip replacement

    Hip replacement


    lucency between the muscle (s/l mesacrulia) and the metallic stem of the femoral prosthetic component


    marked (s/l esistabulized or s/l asystabilized protrusio)


    Hip replacement question
    Subject: Hip replacement question

    Anyone hear of aluminoceramic loupe navigation in regard to hp replacement?
    Joint replacement
    Subject: Joint replacement

    There is an Exact-Fit hip replacement system. Try googling and seeing if there is a similar system from that company for the knee.
    permanent hip replacement? nm
    Subject: permanent hip replacement? nm


    knee replacement
    Subject: knee replacement

    This will be a cemented s/l Kronkol ball total knee with polyethylene tibial insert and patella button. 
    xrays for hip replacement
    Subject: xrays for hip replacement

    Not sure what this is, is it short for another word?


    the patient’s x-rays today shows that he has a total hip replacement in place; the lino looks fine with no eccentric wear.


    Also . . .


    I do not see any gross radiolucency; there is may be some small s/l 'lucenary' (is this right?) at the distal aspect of the tip of the stem.


     


    Thanks for your help


    hip replacement surgery
    Subject: hip replacement surgery

    s/l noncemented bipolar right hip replacement 


    Does this sound right?   


    Help -- hip replacement related.
    Subject: Help -- hip replacement related.

    The difference in the modulus of elasticity between the metal and the bone can definitely lead to some  s/l furching and mild discomfort.  It has to do with a recent hip replacement.  Any ideas?  


    Versus cup for hip replacement?
    Subject: Versus cup for hip replacement?

    Sounds like Versus, but can't confirm that anywhere.
    Repletement? (like replacement, but not!)
    Subject: Repletement? (like replacement, but not!)

    ER note... says it twice, clearly repletement, i know it's the same thing as replacement... but is this a real thing? can't find it in search engines or anything!


      "Also the patient is treated with intravenous and p.o. potassium repletement as well as IV fluids"


    "With the patient in rapid improvement with rehydration and repletement of potassium"


    THANK YOU!


     


    knee replacement
    Subject: knee replacement

    Total knee replacement on the right side by S/L OMETS SIGNATURE.
    re knee replacement,,,
    Subject: re knee replacement,,,

    He is fading out but it sounds like:  the final femoral compoment was a SIDERHORN size 4 mm thick ???
    S/L Unicomiter knee replacement..
    Subject: S/L Unicomiter knee replacement..

    ... I've done some physical therapy, so I should know this for ortho, but don't think I've heard it before.  Could not reference this.  TIA!
    unicompartmental knee replacement was the
    Subject: unicompartmental knee replacement was the


    Is it total-knee replacement or sm....
    Subject: Is it total-knee replacement or sm....

    total knee w/o the hyphen?  It would be considered a compound modifier correct?


    Thanks.


    potassium replacement medication name
    Subject: potassium replacement medication name

    sounds like "k-lie" thanks
    It's Femara - hormone replacement
    Subject: It's Femara - hormone replacement

    nm
    Prep for total hip replacement...
    Subject: Prep for total hip replacement...

    Foley catheter inserted, S/L "SG" units applied
    Looking for a fluid replacement s/l "Hex Am" (nm)
    Subject: Looking for a fluid replacement s/l "Hex Am" (nm)

     
    If the patient has had knee replacement,
    Subject: If the patient has had knee replacement,

    how about pseudomonas prosthetic knee infection?
    total knee replacement
    Subject: total knee replacement

    S/L Ottis Madden navigation for precision insertion total knee replacement. 


    BCS s/l Collet? for knee replacement?
    Subject: BCS s/l Collet? for knee replacement?

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    Aortic valve replacement
    Subject: Aortic valve replacement

    s/l koprenthee a-overs valve
    Precest? Hormone Replacement Therapy
    Subject: Precest? Hormone Replacement Therapy

    She has been on _______________ hormone replacement therapy 1 tablet daily. 


    s/l Precest? 


    Hip replacement system, S/L "Ka-RI" femur. TIA
    Subject: Hip replacement system, S/L "Ka-RI" femur. TIA

    xxx
    Levothyroxine is a hormone replacement drug.
    Subject: Levothyroxine is a hormone replacement drug.

    Could that be it?
    It is a type of knee replacement system sm
    Subject: It is a type of knee replacement system sm

    PFC SIGMA RP Rotating Platform Knee System from DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc
    yeah, if the patient has had a valve replacement(nm)
    Subject: yeah, if the patient has had a valve replacement(nm)


    doing hip replacement arthroplasty, s/l a small "Homen"?
    Subject: doing hip replacement arthroplasty, s/l a small "Homen"?

    Some sort of tool they put anteriorly. Thats all it really says.