lower extremity venous studies
Posted By: annabanana on 2008-01-25
In Reply to: sm - mtmomof2
Subject: lower extremity venous studies
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CT Lower extremity
Subject: CT Lower extremity
Degenerative joint disease of the right [hellocele] sesamoid articulation is noted. Thanks for the help.
Lower extremity exam sm
Subject: Lower extremity exam sm
Patient has bilateral feet ulcers, poor or nonexistent pulses. Dr. says her skin is thin and atrophic with s/l "zarosis planoy". I can find "xerosis" which does not seem to apply here. Any ideas would be appreciated. TIA.
lower extremity exam
Subject: lower extremity exam
No s/l kalar in the extremities bilaterally.
?MOFFET? for the left lower extremity sm
Subject: ?MOFFET? for the left lower extremity sm
Dr. is stating for a woman with MS that he gave her a prescription for home physical therapy as well as a S/L moffit or mophet" and she is not to ambulate without it. I cannot find anything in any of my resources. Could really use some help. thanks
350 mmHg is correct for a lower extremity. nm
Subject: 350 mmHg is correct for a lower extremity. nm
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lower extremity neuro under back?
Subject: lower extremity neuro under back?
can "Lower extremity normal neuro" go under BACK:
if he was previously talking about pain in the thoracolumbar region?
Moses' sign - looking for DVT in lower extremity exam. NM
Subject: Moses' sign - looking for DVT in lower extremity exam. NM
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lower extremity vesicular or vascular insufficiency?
Subject: lower extremity vesicular or vascular insufficiency?
not sure which he is saying
On NSAIDs for left lower extremity DVT prophylaxis?
Subject: On NSAIDs for left lower extremity DVT prophylaxis?
duh - never mind. He's saying "in the right lower extremity" Argh!
Subject: duh - never mind. He's saying "in the right lower extremity" Argh!
on ______ (s/l NSCD?) to the left lower extremity for DVT prophylaxis
Subject: on ______ (s/l NSCD?) to the left lower extremity for DVT prophylaxis
Not sure if he's referring to some kind of stocking, but her discharge medications include aspirin, enteric-coated.
Thanks.
The left lower extremity is negative "raw growth." Am I hearing this right????
Subject: The left lower extremity is negative "raw growth." Am I hearing this right????
PE on consult lower extremity edema with multiple varicose veins. NO CORDAL LACK OBSTRUCTION
Subject: PE on consult lower extremity edema with multiple varicose veins. NO CORDAL LACK OBSTRUCTION
This is a new dictator to me - has a accent. S/L CORDAL LACK OBSTRUCTION. Any help??
venous stasis impairment or cessation of venous flow.
Subject: venous stasis impairment or cessation of venous flow.
venous ... long-standing VENOUS ulcer!
Subject: venous ... long-standing VENOUS ulcer!
nm
s/l venous light or venous late on CT. sm
Subject: s/l venous light or venous late on CT. sm
Head CT:
There is also a small, nonaggressive lytic lesion in the left frontal bone that appeared to reflect an angioma or venous s/l "light or late".
The lower convex curve in the lumbar spine was to the right, and the lower convex thoracic region to
Subject: The lower convex curve in the lumbar spine was to the right, and the lower convex thoracic region to the left
Is how I would do it.
Please look at my extremity exam ...
Subject: Please look at my extremity exam ...
This is what I am hearing. Does this make sense/look correct? This MD likes to make every word short and sweet.... but I get so confused where to put it all. Thank you.
EXTREMITIES: There is edema of the right ankle at the site of fracture times two. Trace to 1+ on the left, significantly diminished pulses equal 0-1 DP and PT lower extremities bilaterally. Normal upper.
Extremity exam:
Subject: Extremity exam:
Dr is saying Extremities: No cyanosis, clubbing or edema. S/L" SETs" or SVTs are in fact in place.
Thank you
Extremity exam:
Subject: Extremity exam:
In the extremities exam: There is a notable s/L leglang discrepency and a positive external rotation.
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Extremity Exam
Subject: Extremity Exam
Extremity exam
Subject: Extremity exam
The finger is swollen with a small opening on the s/l fulmer aspect of the ring finger at the DIP joint area. He is not saying volar or palmar aspect. It sounds like "fulmer." I'm stumped. Any help is appreciated.
Modeling of extremity? NM
Subject: Modeling of extremity? NM
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mottling of extremity..nm
Subject: mottling of extremity..nm
Extremity exam
Subject: Extremity exam
She has 1-2+ edema bilaterally in the ankle and s/l kalai region. TIA.
No don't think so . . in the extremity exam, he says . . .
Subject: No don't think so . . in the extremity exam, he says . . .
The right lower extremity has this marked amoutn of heat and "resider endeposation" in the anterior aspect of the right leg.
Again, any help please . . . .
LEV studies??
Subject: LEV studies??
Cannot find def
Lab studies need help with s/l
Subject: Lab studies need help with s/l
Cholesterol is 315, with an LDL of 202. Hemoglobin A1c is 10.5, glucose is 283 s/l lab A is normal.
Extremity exam after stroke (sm)
Subject: Extremity exam after stroke (sm)
Diagnosis of acute right middle cerebral artery ischemic cerebral infarction and acute right internal carotid artery and right middle cerebral artery occlusion.
In exam, he says:
He has flaccid left hemiplegia of the left upper and lower extremities that does ______ (rep/rub) on the left on plantar response.
In view of the ___________ (rep/rub cuff/calf) it was felt that the patient would benefit from full anticoagulation for a short term.
Any help on this would be appreciated. Thanks.
asteriscus? Extremity exam
Subject: asteriscus? Extremity exam
Physical exam of extremity
Subject: Physical exam of extremity
Both lower extremities are <___>(rap-nees-rap).????
iron studies
Iron studies were normal except that his B and C were negative.
This is under abnormal liver function test, most likely fatty liver disease.
When I google I get hepatitis B and C info. Help clear my confusion!
T3, T4 and TSH are thyroid studies. sm
Don't know about the cytes part you are hearing.
LABORATORY STUDIES
Subject: LABORATORY STUDIES
IV INCREMENTAL
LABORATORY STUDIES: WHAT IS SMAC
Sorry. All I can think of is vascular studies etc. nm
Subject: Sorry. All I can think of is vascular studies etc. nm
not sure, but in echo studies, I have seen E and A
Subject: not sure, but in echo studies, I have seen E and A
Something like ELISA studies? sm
Subject: Something like ELISA studies? sm
Sorry. I am just stumped. Here are a couple of links which tell about diagnostic studies etc.
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http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic122.htm======
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec07/ch081/ch081b.html
We us coagulation studies as we are not
Subject: We us coagulation studies as we are not
allowed to use slang. However, if typing it verbatim it would be coags as it is not an acronym for anything.
That's what it is, she's says "EP studies". Thank you!!
Subject: That's what it is, she's says "EP studies". Thank you!!
Extremity exam after surgery - see inside
Subject: Extremity exam after surgery - see inside
Patient post surgery Hys & BSO. Medical consult.
Doc dictates -- Compression stockines and ____ in place.
The blank sounds like pneumovac. Can anyone help me verify or give any suggestions.
Thank you!
Pt with MS, s/; "Tatense" is decreased over the right upper extremity.
Subject: Pt with MS, s/; "Tatense" is decreased over the right upper extremity.
This is on Neurologic exam: Dorsiflexor 2/5 and the remainder at 4/5. DTRs are 3+ throughout, except for 2+ at the ankles. Tatense is decreased over the right upper extremity but intact throughout on the remaining three extremities.
Exam of hand and upper extremity - please sm
Subject: Exam of hand and upper extremity - please sm
Regarding her hands and upper extremities, there is notable thenar atrophy at the right hand with APB weakness. s/l Apponing strength was good bilaterally. She does have a positive CMC grind test.
ulnar conduction studies
Subject: ulnar conduction studies
Pulmonary functiuon studies
Subject: Pulmonary functiuon studies
Her pulmonary function studies were normal but her put her on s/l "Areva". I know there is Abreva but that is for cold sores. Any suggestions?
Re pulmonary function studies, s/l FED-1 - ?
Subject: Re pulmonary function studies, s/l FED-1 - ?
Doctor dictates... Prior to bronchodilator her FVC was 69% predicted and s/l FED-1 was 58% predicted.
Thanks!
Pulmonary function studies
Subject: Pulmonary function studies
It's "FEV-1". I think it means forced expiratory volume. FVC is forced vital capacity.
palmar sensory studies? nm
Subject: palmar sensory studies? nm
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question on iron studies
Subject: question on iron studies
1) Hemoglobin and hematocrit are low at 11 and 33, and iron stores s/l "in percent saturation" is also low.
2) I requested complete CBC with pathology s/l "steri B slide".
TIA
Yes, names of studies are not part of
Subject: Yes, names of studies are not part of
the diagnosis and it is not required to type them out. I think that's in BOS, but good luck finding it. :o]
electromyographic conduction studies
Subject: electromyographic conduction studies
n/m
short for coagulation studies
Subject: short for coagulation studies
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