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Are you talking about Unna boots?

Posted By: CrankyBeach on 2009-06-21
In Reply to: pneumo boots? Pneumoboots-capped? - lisa

Subject: Are you talking about Unna boots?

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pneumo boots is just short for pneumatic compression boots. nm
Subject: pneumo boots is just short for pneumatic compression boots. nm

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Unna boot. nm
Subject: Unna boot. nm


Perhaps Unna boot
Subject: Perhaps Unna boot

nm
ok, it is unna boot, but is the U cap or not?
Subject: ok, it is unna boot, but is the U cap or not?


Unna boot
Subject: Unna boot


Could it be Unna boot?
Subject: Could it be Unna boot?

That sentence makes no sense. Doesn't mean it is wrong. I get some real crazy stuff too.
Unna boot
Subject: Unna boot

Yes, it's definitely Unna boot, named after a man whose last name was Unna. It's a method of wrapping the lower extremity.
Unna boot? NM
Subject: Unna boot? NM

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Una or Unna boot? I have seen it both ways..
Subject: Una or Unna boot? I have seen it both ways..

I need to know which way is correct, or if both are acceptable(since I have seen both used online)- una boot or unna boot?? Thanks in advance!!
Stedman's Equipment says Unna.
Subject: Stedman's Equipment says Unna.

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According to Stedman's, it is Unna boot. nm
Subject: According to Stedman's, it is Unna boot. nm


Unna boot not Uniboot nm
Subject: Unna boot not Uniboot nm

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Need correct spelling of Una or Unna boot

Podiatric consultation.  Need correct spelling, please


Thanks a Bunch


Unnas paste boot Unna nm
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boots
Subject: boots

Could be PRAFO - Pressure Relief Ankle Foot Orthosis
Alp boots?
Subject: Alp boots?

I have heard this more than once- they are referring to the sequential compression devices they put on the patient's legs, but I have never been able to find the term anywhere.  Does anyone out there know if it is Alp boots or ALP boots?  Thanks!
Cam boots - nm
Subject: Cam boots - nm


There are Venodyne boots
Subject: There are Venodyne boots

that are pneumatic boots used during surgery...??
ever heard of Ona boots?- is this right?
Subject: ever heard of Ona boots?- is this right?

he had a foot amputation and he is being seen for left inguinal crease pain.


much thanks so anyone who can help


s/l Pray fed boots
Subject: s/l Pray fed boots

Sentence: Pray fed boots were implemented with aggressive turning.
? boots for DVT prophylaxis
Subject: ? boots for DVT prophylaxis

Sentence is:  For DVT prophylaxis, __________ (s/l PAS, DAS or BAS, definitely AS at the end) boots for DVT prophylaxis tonight and Lovenox and will be started in the morning.


multipodis boots
Subject: multipodis boots


Waffle boots?
Subject: Waffle boots?

For while an elderly patient when she in bed. She has mushy heels but no edema.  Thanks.


Right, but is it just pneumo boots?
Subject: Right, but is it just pneumo boots?


TED hose and s/l Dennudyne boots
Subject: TED hose and s/l Dennudyne boots

Used during lap chole.


 


Thanks.


it's CAM boots - all caps, trademark
Subject: it's CAM boots - all caps, trademark

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beginning of the surgery...s/l eth-i-dee boots were placed. nm
Subject: beginning of the surgery...s/l eth-i-dee boots were placed. nm

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No- pneumatic compression boots
Subject: No- pneumatic compression boots

they are referred to as "pneumo boots" - I think that is correct, but just wondering if anyone else can confirm
SCD boots, (sequential compression device) nm
Subject: SCD boots, (sequential compression device) nm

:)
pneumo boots? Pneumoboots-capped?
Subject: pneumo boots? Pneumoboots-capped?

can't remember, is it pneumo boots? or pneumo-boots, or Pneumoboots? capped or not?


google "Currie Medical Specialties" and you will find ALP boots. /nm
Subject: google "Currie Medical Specialties" and you will find ALP boots. /nm


Yep, waffle boots is correct. Type of night splint to offload pressure on the heels.
Subject: Yep, waffle boots is correct. Type of night splint to offload pressure on the heels.

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What are you talking about?
Subject: What are you talking about?

hmmm?
wonder if he is talking about ..... /sm
Subject: wonder if he is talking about ..... /sm

endomalacia. I cannot document "endomalacia," but there is tracheomalacia and endotracheal malacia.
What are you talking about? nm
Subject: What are you talking about? nm

x
Any way it could be talking about
Subject: Any way it could be talking about

method of repletion, i.e. route?
Thanks. Just was not sure as he is talking like a bat out of you know where. nm.
Subject: Thanks. Just was not sure as he is talking like a bat out of you know where. nm.

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Are we talking about a med here??
Subject: Are we talking about a med here??


They are talking about between the
Subject: They are talking about between the

WBC values and the PT, PTT.
NOW THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT PEOPLE!!!
Subject: NOW THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT PEOPLE!!!

Thank you!  I always chuckle at that and shake my head....guess I am easily entertained.  But sometimes, while reading this board, you just NEED something to pop out and make you smile.  Your guy does that well.
Fast talking ESL...
Subject: Fast talking ESL...

Says:  She was also found to have a partially impure s/l R-C-E-L-A-I-N (he spelled it out like that) gallbladder.


Any ideas?


 


I think you know what you're talking about!
Subject: I think you know what you're talking about!

Personally, I think the doctor is stuttering. I think he started to say the second OM and then realized it was really OM-1. You are correct in your anatomy!

Yes, TY, just got it, dr is talking fast...nm
Subject: Yes, TY, just got it, dr is talking fast...nm

nm
When we are talking about knowledge,
Subject: When we are talking about knowledge,

I am assuming that we are referring to our knowledge of medical terminology, not fine wines and great cinema.  


My nom de plume is quite benign, I can assure you.  It is simply my daughter's nickname. 


 


When talking about the spine, is it C5/6 or C5-6?
Subject: When talking about the spine, is it C5/6 or C5-6?


What other board are you talking about? nm
Subject: What other board are you talking about? nm

nm
PA talking slang: IVF with ixy -- help!?!
Subject: PA talking slang: IVF with ixy -- help!?!

Doing C-section:  "The patient underwent IVF with s/l ixy."  The IVF I get (in vitro fertilization), but ixy beats me....
If he's talking quickly...
Subject: If he's talking quickly...

he could be saying 'the gauze was held in place with.....


If you are talking about in diagnosis, most
Subject: If you are talking about in diagnosis, most

clients want everything expanded in diagnosis, whether op or other. Also want procedures expanded.
If you are talking about in diagnosis, most
Subject: If you are talking about in diagnosis, most

clients want everything expanded in diagnosis, whether op or other. Also want procedures expanded.
What are you talking about? In reference to what?
Subject: What are you talking about? In reference to what?