meaning the patient will be put on pending status - nm
Posted By: sassee on 2007-11-21
In Reply to: sometimes I hear *the patient will be made pending*, could that be it? nm - sassee
Subject: meaning the patient will be put on pending status - nm
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sometimes I hear *the patient will be made pending*, could that be it? nm
Subject: sometimes I hear *the patient will be made pending*, could that be it? nm
Could it possibly be "chronic status," meaning sm
Subject: Could it possibly be "chronic status," meaning sm
this is an old, ongoing problem?
patient status
Subject: patient status
Patient has COPD, recent MI, anemia, is nonambulatory but is stable. She is being discharged for physical therapy. Her prognosis from a cardiac standpoint is [s/l bare/there]. Thanks.
one-to-one (meaning supervision; patient self-injurious or suicidal)
Subject: one-to-one (meaning supervision; patient self-injurious or suicidal)
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one-to-one (meaning supervision; patient self-injurious or suicidal)
Subject: one-to-one (meaning supervision; patient self-injurious or suicidal)
x
patient is status post *ray resection*
Subject: patient is status post *ray resection*
Thank you!
patient with altered mental status/sm
Subject: patient with altered mental status/sm
Laboratory studies.
dictates: COK is 1 (pause) 6. CMB is 3.6. Huh?
the patient is status post [s/l codogojejunostomy]
Subject: the patient is status post [s/l codogojejunostomy]
s/l 'The patient is status post hysterectomy...
Subject: s/l 'The patient is status post hysterectomy...
and (s/l)TNA or T&A??? HELP!!! T&A does not seem to make sense, and I can not find anything on TNA.
Patient is status post melanoma excision s/l....
Subject: Patient is status post melanoma excision s/l....
Past medical history is significant for melanoma. She has had surgery in September for this s/l "essential" excision of melanoma from her right lower extremity.
Patient status post surgery ...see mg for context
Subject: Patient status post surgery ...see mg for context
Had ventral hernia repair - which dehisced and wound is granulating in. At abdominal incision, wound is open. It measures about 4 cm. There is bright red blood coming from it. She has an s/l ABD in place.
Urology - patient is status post *MEFA*.
Subject: Urology - patient is status post *MEFA*.
The patient presents for followup care after a MEFA procedure. This is a male patient. GU exam was done.
TIA
The patient s/l dinatine with 50% weightbearing status for six weeks. I thought maybe *sm*
Subject: The patient s/l dinatine with 50% weightbearing status for six weeks. I thought maybe *sm*
did obtain but that does not make sense. It definitely sounds like "tine" on the end but I have no idea. The more I listen, the more frustrated I get! Help is appreciated.
Oh, and patient has Alzheimer's, CAD status post MI and colon cancer TIA again, nm
Subject: Oh, and patient has Alzheimer's, CAD status post MI and colon cancer TIA again, nm
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patient with breast cancer status post lumpectomy and s/l *XOT*? Thanks nm
Subject: patient with breast cancer status post lumpectomy and s/l *XOT*? Thanks nm
The patient is status post trans_s/l foraminal resection of gangliocytoma.
Subject: The patient is status post trans_s/l foraminal resection of gangliocytoma.
TIA :-)
Patient is status-post laparoscopic cholecystectomy with subsequent **ESAP**. TIA
Subject: Patient is status-post laparoscopic cholecystectomy with subsequent **ESAP**. TIA
Patient is status-post s/l ex-plan of the left total knee. nm
Subject: Patient is status-post s/l ex-plan of the left total knee. nm
"Euadrenal is the term used to describe a patient's hormonal status which is grossly normal in
Subject: "Euadrenal is the term used to describe a patient's hormonal status which is grossly normal in the clinical and biochemical sense of global adrenal secretion..."
The patient has multiple myeloma status post treatmetn with Velcade and s/l lipothermal per Dr. __
Subject: The patient has multiple myeloma status post treatmetn with Velcade and s/l lipothermal per Dr. __
I wouldn't change" status" to "with" here, performance status is, sm
Subject: I wouldn't change" status" to "with" here, performance status is, sm
a specific term to quantify the patient's well being, "performance with" doesn't mean the same thing.
Mental Status Exam: Symptom Status?
Subject: Mental Status Exam: Symptom Status?
Here's the context: He smiles much of the time; he is cooperative. Symptom status revealed that he knew that George Bush was the current president and that Bill Clinton preceded him. He denies hearing any voices.....
Symptom sounds similar to System, Simple, etc., for this example. Any input?
Probably meaning subcentimeter, meaning smaller sm
Subject: Probably meaning subcentimeter, meaning smaller sm
than a centimeter.
pending clinical course
Subject: pending clinical course
nm
maybe "addendum will be made pending..."? nm
Subject: maybe "addendum will be made pending..."? nm
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Her s/l foley and B12 levels are currently pending.
Subject: Her s/l foley and B12 levels are currently pending.
n/t
Maybe pending as in ordered, but not yet performed?
Subject: Maybe pending as in ordered, but not yet performed?
Pending over read is correct (sm)
Subject: Pending over read is correct (sm)
It means that the x-rays were preliminarily read by the physician, but they are waiting for the x-rays to be read by a radiologist.
s/l *Rekepsio* and parvovirus titers were pending??? nm Thanks.
Subject: s/l *Rekepsio* and parvovirus titers were pending??? nm Thanks.
nm
It sounds like he is saying "the average CT scan is pending. "
Subject: It sounds like he is saying "the average CT scan is pending. "
Would it make sense to type x-ray is pending over read? TIA
Subject: Would it make sense to type x-ray is pending over read? TIA
s/l atripep*** assay and triponin are pending? for Afib pt. nm
Subject: s/l atripep*** assay and triponin are pending? for Afib pt. nm
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dictation will be made pending... possibly giving more information after results come back?
Subject: dictation will be made pending... possibly giving more information after results come back?
Status post stent placement and status post s/l key-til? placement
Subject: Status post stent placement and status post s/l key-til? placement
Yes, it probably is at that. Especially since I look up the meaning. Thank you!
Subject: Yes, it probably is at that. Especially since I look up the meaning. Thank you!
maybe (adv); meaning......
Subject: maybe (adv); meaning......
perhaps, possibly, or uncertainty.......may (n) be (v) used this way means might. However, when used either way, they both mean might. In so far as deciding which one to use, I would look at the context of the sentence and use the grammatically correct one. Hope I didn't confuse you even more.
he could be saying that meaning...sm
Subject: he could be saying that meaning...sm
a heart attack that would leave him in a vegetative state. If it's pretty clear, that's probably what he's saying.
My guess is that is what she's meaning to
Subject: My guess is that is what she's meaning to
say, but it isn't coming out that way! lol. Guess I'll give them a call. Thanks for your help!
Could uvu be meaning uveal?
Subject: Could uvu be meaning uveal?
It would have to be accompanied by something else though...i.e. extruded uveal hemorrhage or preventing uveal extrusion. 
although essentially same meaning
Subject: although essentially same meaning
as binaural - there is biaural
sub meaning subscript
Subject: sub meaning subscript
Put the A and immediately follow it with an S in subscript (your word processing program should have that feature...in Word it's under Format>Font)
"stat" meaning right away? nm
Subject: "stat" meaning right away? nm
may be meaning it as 2 words? i.e.
Subject: may be meaning it as 2 words? i.e.
saying cryo as abbreviation for cryotherapy, cryosurgery, then hyfrecation stands as its own word. . just a possibility.
floridly meaning obviously?
Subject: floridly meaning obviously?
florid means ornate or showy, so floridly meaning obviously or abundantly.
My Sted's has jar as meaning sm
Subject: My Sted's has jar as meaning sm
-- a jolt or shaking. Might be what the doctor is saying. nm
see message...not sure if this is what you are meaning
Subject: see message...not sure if this is what you are meaning
as I'm not sure what type of operation it is...but did find this
Stryker now provides collagen conduits for short nerve gap repairs, NeuroMatrix* and Neuroflex*.
NeuroMatrix/Neuroflex is a resorbable, semi-permeable, collagen tubular matrix designed to create a conduit for axon growth across a nerve gap. The NeuroMatrix and Neuroflex conduits are appropriate for nerve injuries where the gap is 2.5cm or less.
*NeuroMatrix and Neuroflex are Manufactured by Collagen Matrix, Inc
Symbol meaning
Subject: Symbol meaning
Does anyone know what the division symbol, the dot line dot, like on calculators means in medical symbols? I cannot for the life of me remember if it's divide or something else! TIA
Supra meaning above--------->
Subject: Supra meaning above--------->
Supramammary
Type: Term
Pronunciation: sū′pră-mam′ă-rē
Definitions:
1. Above the mammary gland.
IGMO meaning....
Subject: IGMO meaning....
I transcribe on an account that uses this abbreviation frequently. It is an order set for diabeties and stands for "Insulin Glucose Management Orders"
looking for meaning of dulap...see example
Subject: looking for meaning of dulap...see example
doctor says: The patient points out to me her dulap on her arm....(doctor spells it, so I know the spelling is correct)
cannot find the definition of this word?? TIA
Yes it is barrage meaning many
Subject: Yes it is barrage meaning many
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