how to abbreviate subcutaneous
Posted By: jjamiJ on 2008-01-13
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Subject: how to abbreviate subcutaneous
I cannot for the life of me remember how to abbreviate subcutaneous. I have subcu but I just keep thinking that does not look right.
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subcutaneous ? NM
Subject: subcutaneous ? NM
subcutaneous--nm
Subject: subcutaneous--nm
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the word is subcutaneous, so it's NEVER sub cu
Subject: the word is subcutaneous, so it's NEVER sub cu
? might mean subcutaneous rotation
Subject: ? might mean subcutaneous rotation
It's subcu or subcutaneous, not subQ . Your QA sm
Subject: It's subcu or subcutaneous, not subQ . Your QA sm
person needs to go back to school or buy/refer to a medical dictionary. Sheesh!
long shot, but could it be subcutaneous B12?--nm
Subject: long shot, but could it be subcutaneous B12?--nm
nm
secondary to the subcutaneous Heparinn?
Subject: secondary to the subcutaneous Heparinn?
Not subQ----subcu or subcutaneous and....
Subject: Not subQ----subcu or subcutaneous and....
drug names are spelled out...not epi....use epinepherine!
Probably means subcutaneous tissues.
Subject: Probably means subcutaneous tissues.
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Usually just abbreviate it as DNR.
Subject: Usually just abbreviate it as DNR.
Lantus 10 units subcutaneous q.p.m. Is that how you type q.p.m. per AAMT?
Subject: Lantus 10 units subcutaneous q.p.m. Is that how you type q.p.m. per AAMT?
I've always used *subcu*--short for subcutaneous/subcuticular (nm)
Subject: I've always used *subcu*--short for subcutaneous/subcuticular (nm)
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What is the correct way to abbreviate
Subject: What is the correct way to abbreviate
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how do you abbreviate micrograms?
Subject: how do you abbreviate micrograms?
how do you abbreviate Pharm D?
Subject: how do you abbreviate Pharm D?
periods or no periods, dash or no dash? My account is verbatim and abbreviations must be typed as written, not expanded.
Any suggestions?
It's safer not to abbreviate. :)
Subject: It's safer not to abbreviate. :)
Unless as you say, the account specifies to transcribe verbatim.
how to abbreviate 10 to the third per microliter
Subject: how to abbreviate 10 to the third per microliter
platelet count of 506, with a reference range of 170-400 10 to the third per microliter.
If the dictator does not abbreviate something,
Subject: If the dictator does not abbreviate something,
we shouldn't either. Only use abbreviations when they are dictated.
If you follow BOS, they say never to abbreviate
Subject: If you follow BOS, they say never to abbreviate
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Playing devil's advocate... through incision could mean through the subcutaneous, fascial and esc
Subject: Playing devil's advocate... through incision could mean through the subcutaneous, fascial and eschar layers, etc.
small Vicryl suture which was in subcutaneous tissue was removed - nm
Subject: small Vicryl suture which was in subcutaneous tissue was removed - nm
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My Abbreviate book says IGIM
Subject: My Abbreviate book says IGIM
is immune globulin intramuscular, and IgG is just plain immunoglobulin G...dunno if that's what you're lookin for though.
The only thing I see in my Abbreviate book is:
Subject: The only thing I see in my Abbreviate book is:
ADPKD (all together) for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease...if that is what yer lookin' for.
Accordin' to my Abbreviate book here...
Subject: Accordin' to my Abbreviate book here...
ASA IV is a patient with incapacitating systemic disease.
put in the comma, do not abbreviate state nm
Subject: put in the comma, do not abbreviate state nm
My Abbreviate book gives 2 answers...
Subject: My Abbreviate book gives 2 answers...
FAST: fetal acoustic stimulation testing or fluorescent allergosorbent technique.
Dunno if that helps you or not but thought I'd share that is all.
Is it acceptable to abbreviate it, as she does say quant.
Subject: Is it acceptable to abbreviate it, as she does say quant.
no - only abbreviate metric measurements
Subject: no - only abbreviate metric measurements
not pounds, ounces, etc.
I spell it out if before the drug, abbreviate if
Subject: I spell it out if before the drug, abbreviate if
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how to abbreviate miles per hour
What is the correct way to abbreviate miles per hour in a medical report? Is mph ok?
just a wild guess - maybe SCUIP for subcutaneous insulin pump? I cannot verify though - nm
Subject: just a wild guess - maybe SCUIP for subcutaneous insulin pump? I cannot verify though - nm
I don't abbreviate but if verbatim, I guess a-fib or A-fib. Gee. I dunno because SM
Subject: I don't abbreviate but if verbatim, I guess a-fib or A-fib. Gee. I dunno because SM
I just don't use slang words in my transcription. I hate those vertabim accounts, don't you?
One more querstion - should we abbreviate versus in a report?
Subject: One more querstion - should we abbreviate versus in a report?
vs. or write out versus. If we can abbreviate, is it okay to abbreviate in numbered diagnoses list?
BOS2 says DO NOT abbreviate medication names.
Subject: BOS2 says DO NOT abbreviate medication names.
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mph is the correct way to abbreviate miles per hours, however,
Subject: mph is the correct way to abbreviate miles per hours, however,
if that is what he dictates, then I would use mph, or you can also spell it out miles per hour, both are acceptable, sometimes also depends on the client preference. If you spell it out though, you can get more characters for your line count!
Sentence reads: A 20 cc subcutaneous pocket was formed. My question relates to cc versus mL - sm
Subject: Sentence reads: A 20 cc subcutaneous pocket was formed. My question relates to cc versus mL - sm
mL refers to liquid measures, and cc (or cubic centimeters) to solid measures. For some reason, I cannot get my brain to differentiate whether this 20 cc subcutaneous pacemaker pocket falls into the solid measure or liquid measure category. I THINK it would be solid measure, but it's been a long day and my brain is totally zapped. Appreciate any input!
I do abbreviate it and no one has corrected me as of yet. About the numbered diagnoses list, i don&
Subject: I do abbreviate it and no one has corrected me as of yet. About the numbered diagnoses list, i don't know
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