lung functions are in percent (one word)
Posted By: MDmt on 2007-01-30
In Reply to: Per cent or percent FEV1 - TNMT
Subject: lung functions are in percent (one word)
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a lot of the times they just leave out word percent
Subject: a lot of the times they just leave out word percent
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common to hear either 14.9 g/dL or 14.9 percent, but not grams percent. nm
Subject: common to hear either 14.9 g/dL or 14.9 percent, but not grams percent. nm
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Anyone have thoradesis in a word book? for lung problem... TIA! nm...
Subject: Anyone have thoradesis in a word book? for lung problem... TIA! nm...
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Lung nodule that is possible a "coccideoma". Is this a word, or is he making stuff up?
Subject: Lung nodule that is possible a "coccideoma". Is this a word, or is he making stuff up?
They have different functions
Subject: They have different functions
When I transcribe interventional studies, the radiologist will use a guidewire and a Glidewire in the same procedure, for different purposes.
first thought is respiratory functions. nm
Subject: first thought is respiratory functions. nm
liver functions are within normal limites OR
Subject: liver functions are within normal limites OR
they say liver function tests are within normal limits OR LFTs are within normal limits.
elevated liver functions, previous cholecystectomy.
Subject: elevated liver functions, previous cholecystectomy.
CT showed (S/L) ''normobilia''?? (have looked everywhere and cannot find--thanks for any help.)
percent or %. nm
Subject: percent or %. nm
70+ percent
Subject: 70+ percent
This is how I do it. Don't you love when they dictate things like that? What is wrong with "better than 70% improvement" or improvement greater than 70%, or whatever. Sometimes I change things like that to make it clear and so they look like they have a grip on the English language.
no, not 25 percent, it'
Subject: no, not 25 percent, it'
How do I type 1.2 mg percent?
Subject: How do I type 1.2 mg percent?
How do I type 1.2 mg percent?
re: How do I type 1.2 mg percent?
Subject: re: How do I type 1.2 mg percent?
1.2 mg%
Grams percent???
Subject: Grams percent???
How would I type the following: Hemoglobin of 14.9 grams percent???
My vote is for 50/50 percent.
Subject: My vote is for 50/50 percent.
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Percent ranges: 65% to 90%, 65%-90% or 65-90%
Subject: Percent ranges: 65% to 90%, 65%-90% or 65-90%
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Per cent or percent FEV1
Not sure which of this is right. Any info appreciated.
Per cent or percent FEV1
Not sure which of this is right. Any info appreciated.
need help, saying 80 percent sign, s/l i o lean???
Subject: need help, saying 80 percent sign, s/l i o lean???
what is the best way to write grams percent?
Subject: what is the best way to write grams percent?
dictator says "hemoglobin is 6.3 *grams percent*
Do I type 6.3 g% or write it out as above?
Thanks for any help!
Just my opinion, but I would type out percent sm
Subject: Just my opinion, but I would type out percent sm
Some accounts don't want percent sign used.
How would you write grams percent?
Subject: How would you write grams percent?
He says, "hemoglobin of 12.8 grams percent?"
TIA!
that would be "half percent" written as 0.5%...:)...nm
Subject: that would be "half percent" written as 0.5%...:)...nm
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one-quarter percent lidocaine? sm
Subject: one-quarter percent lidocaine? sm
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grams percen and milligrams percent
Subject: grams percen and milligrams percent
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Never heard labs dictated this way. HELP!
Chest pain, r/o, percent in my view?
Subject: Chest pain, r/o, percent in my view?
I KNOW I'm not a doc, but this just isn't making sense to me. Is the doc REALLY saying "Chest pain, ruled out, negative percent in my view"? I'm thinking the 'percent in my view' is really some kind of procedure?
TIA for your help.
Random blood glucose 84 mg percent, hows should SM
Subject: Random blood glucose 84 mg percent, hows should SM
this be typed, 84 mg% or 84 mg percent? TIA
It is volumes percent (but with no slash mark) and wbc of 8300 without the comma.
Subject: It is volumes percent (but with no slash mark) and wbc of 8300 without the comma.
There are both QR restoration and QRS restoration in heart functions
Subject: There are both QR restoration and QRS restoration in heart functions
D5 - the abbreviation for dextrose (glucose) given in a 5 percent normal saline solution. nm
Subject: D5 - the abbreviation for dextrose (glucose) given in a 5 percent normal saline solution. nm
Left ventricular S/L"Obb V" reveald ejection fraction of S/L "four to zero percent" TIA
Subject: Left ventricular S/L"Obb V" reveald ejection fraction of S/L "four to zero percent" TIA
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These are denoting grams per deciliter, milligrams per deciliter not milligram or gram percent.
Subject: These are denoting grams per deciliter, milligrams per deciliter not milligram or gram percent.
lung CA ? Is this ESL?
Subject: lung CA ? Is this ESL?
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Lung disease
Subject: Lung disease
This is exactly how the Dr. dictated it-- The patient is a plethoric, tremulous, dyspneac looking like a patient with chronic obstructive lung disease or sleep apnea.
Did she mean to leave the a out before plethoric? That would make more sense but I know you guys would no better than I. I'm still in school and learning. Thanks for the help!
Please SM re lung disease
Subject: Please SM re lung disease
Sometimes an "uh" sounds very much like "a."
Here is how I would transcribe it: The patient is plethoric, tremulous, and dyspneic, looking like a patient with chronic obstructive lung disease or sleep apnea.
s/l lopis lung
Subject: s/l lopis lung
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Thanks for any help 
lung exam
Subject: lung exam
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lung exam
Subject: lung exam
sounds like:
Lungs are clear. No wheezing. (S/L) Yulit squeeze.
any ideas???
Thanks.
Thanks but no.. not for lung sounds, on x-ray...nm
Subject: Thanks but no.. not for lung sounds, on x-ray...nm
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lung exam
Subject: lung exam
LUNGS: There are few s/l hypertations____ in the right base.
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Maybe it's 'angiogram' (of the lung) ?
Subject: Maybe it's 'angiogram' (of the lung) ?
doesn't seem to be associated with the lung though
Subject: doesn't seem to be associated with the lung though
I'm wondering if any experienced MT could tell me if Brugada syndrome is a possibility?? I found it in Stedman's but am having a hard time finding out exactly what it is. Does seem to be heart related though.
lung volumes
Subject: lung volumes
Doctor says lung volumes by s/l plasmography with a TLC of 6.72.
lung exam
Subject: lung exam
On a lung exam it sounds like he is saying no son or soncar basal rales???
lung exam
Subject: lung exam
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Lung sounds
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? tapped lung...see message...
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evaluate lung parychema
Subject: evaluate lung parychema
I think this is an easy one and I'm just tired. I can't verify spelling of parychema. TIA
parenchyma = lung tissue
Subject: parenchyma = lung tissue
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? heart or lung diseases
Subject: ? heart or lung diseases
LOL! Cute the way you typed it phonetically.
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....a lobe of lung removed? nm
Subject: ....a lobe of lung removed? nm
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