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Not "romare"..."in room air".

Posted By: Old MT on 2005-09-30
In Reply to: pulse oximetry is 98% and "romare"? - newbie

Subject: Not "romare"..."in room air".

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"romare"
Subject: "romare"

Should read "Pulse oximetry (or pulse ox) is 98% on room air."
Your question 98% "romare
Subject: Your question 98% "romare


"romare" - trying again to send this!
Subject: "romare" - trying again to send this!

It's pulse oximetry "on room air" is 98%
pulse oximetry is 98% and "romare"?
Subject: pulse oximetry is 98% and "romare"?

What's "romare"?
on room air
Subject: on room air


98% on room air :) nm
Subject: 98% on room air :) nm

x
on/in room air
Subject: on/in room air

I'm typing neonatology notes and the docs say "in room air" but I was always taught to type it as "on room air." Is there a difference?
O2 stat is 91% on room air
Subject: O2 stat is 91% on room air


was the patient taken to the MRI room?
Subject: was the patient taken to the MRI room?

If so do a google search on Gamma Knife surgery.  It sounds like what you are looking for.


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Should be "on room air"
Subject: Should be "on room air"


Oops - ran out of room - Trying to say
Subject: Oops - ran out of room - Trying to say

nm
ARP room for detention
Subject: ARP room for detention

Patient is an 8-year-old boy with an IEP in place.  He is currently having numerous episodes of timeout and spending time in s/l *APR* room in a form of inhouse detention.  Thanks.
o2 stats 92% on room air??
Subject: o2 stats 92% on room air??


Probably the room number.
Subject: Probably the room number.


Emergency room note ...
Subject: Emergency room note ...

Emergency room note:  "The patient received an IV sandwich en route ..."  ????  Can't find anything like this ... help! 
This room is awesome, and i just wanted to say thanks!!!
Subject: This room is awesome, and i just wanted to say thanks!!!

I've been an MT for 20  years, but recently re-entered the field of radiology after a few years of being gone.  I have been helped out by some very bright MT's on this page, and just wanted to say thanks!!!
"sats" or "saturations" on room air, maybe?
Subject: "sats" or "saturations" on room air, maybe?

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Too much room to guess without knowing
Subject: Too much room to guess without knowing

x
He says "I did a bi ox today in the office and was 99-100% on room air.
Subject: He says "I did a bi ox today in the office and was 99-100% on room air.


s/l a "dua" in the room with the midwife. nm
Subject: s/l a "dua" in the room with the midwife. nm


Like commercial says, always room for "gellish"! :-)
Subject: Like commercial says, always room for "gellish"! :-)

nm
"In-Fast"
Subject: "In-Fast"

is a trade name . he may  be saying "dash" to use as a hyphen


 


maybe "in airway"??
Subject: maybe "in airway"??

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thanks for the support . . don't think there's any room for sarcasm in the comments, but there
Subject: thanks for the support . . don't think there's any room for sarcasm in the comments, but there will

always be some ! We're only trying to help (and taking time away from producing ks), so it's just as easy to not bother to help.
Usually hear sterile or room temperature in there. nm
Subject: Usually hear sterile or room temperature in there. nm

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giving more context would help but could it be some room air mattress?
Subject: giving more context would help but could it be some room air mattress?

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yes. They warm the room with infrared lights etc. nm
Subject: yes. They warm the room with infrared lights etc. nm


will check an "in-helm" INR. ??
Subject: will check an "in-helm" INR. ??

Not sure this is what I'm hearing.  The patient has an enterocutaneous fistula.  Says "need for daily wound care discussed.  Will check an "in-helm" INR. 


Clues??


maybe "in florid relapse" NM
Subject: maybe "in florid relapse" NM


"In regards to" is not correct grammar. SM
Subject: "In regards to" is not correct grammar. SM

If we are going to be grammar experts, we must know that it should be in regard or as regards. 
the second one is probably "in formalin" for pathology nm
Subject: the second one is probably "in formalin" for pathology nm

xx
Second one, could it be "in origin" instead of epichondral?
Subject: Second one, could it be "in origin" instead of epichondral?


"in short order"
Subject: "in short order"


confused...when to use "in" and "at"
I have had no problems using these before but my new Editor has started to confuse me, when do i use "at" and when do I use "in"...for example...the patient was seen "in/at" the clinic....appointment with the oncology department "in/at" soandso hospital...thanks
Thanks. I definitely hear the "In-testum"
Subject: Thanks. I definitely hear the "In-testum"

though so I'll flag it. It almost sounds like the word cuts off in the dictation.
just a guess, but how about "in excess"?
Subject: just a guess, but how about "in excess"?


I think it's "in-stent" - as in restenosis
Subject: I think it's "in-stent" - as in restenosis


Her saturation is 100% on room air with a good "pleth and way form"
Subject: Her saturation is 100% on room air with a good "pleth and way form"


after reviewing the s/l Ř%", the patient was brought to the operating room
Subject: after reviewing the s/l Ř%", the patient was brought to the operating room

after reviewing the s/l "4%", the patient was brought to the operating room
Sats 95% on room air with good s/l wave form? nm....tia
Subject: Sats 95% on room air with good s/l wave form? nm....tia

nm
..for example, or Mercy Hospital Emergency Room. Totally
Subject: ..for example, or Mercy Hospital Emergency Room. Totally

s
room warmed for gunshot surgery? Need ASAP please!
Subject: room warmed for gunshot surgery? Need ASAP please!

Has anyone heard a surgeon say "the room was warmed, the patient was prepped and draped" - this is for a patient with hemorrhagic shock and about to undergo thoracic surgery-


meaning "in sinus rhythm." nm
Subject: meaning "in sinus rhythm." nm


Never mind - he was saying "in brackets" GRRRR!
Subject: Never mind - he was saying "in brackets" GRRRR!


Could the phrase be, "in formalin" instead of "informally" nm
Subject: Could the phrase be, "in formalin" instead of "informally" nm

nm
maybe "in portion"...poor English use, but a WAG. sm
Subject: maybe "in portion"...poor English use, but a WAG. sm

The "in" portion of the study as opposed to the "out" portion. Maybe he was talking slowly because he was...thinking..while...talking.... I've done that myself.
"breaking in to"--"in" and "to" just happen to be beside one another
Subject: "breaking in to"--"in" and "to" just happen to be beside one another

Into or In to?
"Into is a preposition that has many definitions, but they all generally relate to direction.
On the other hand, in by itself can be an adverb, preposition, or adjective (and to by itself is a preposition or an adverb). Sometimes in and to just end up next to each other.

Maybe examples will help!
He walked into the room.
(Which direction was he going? Into the room.)

We broke in to the room.
('Broke in' is a phrasal verb. What did you break in to? The room.)

(Fogarty, Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips 34-35).
Or, could it be "in and out" suture technique. Just don't know/can't find
Subject: Or, could it be "in and out" suture technique. Just don't know/can't find


stone "in gradu" formation...
Subject: stone "in gradu" formation...

That is the complete sentence if that helps any?
taking insulin "in excess" maybe
Subject: taking insulin "in excess" maybe


"in knee-chest" position, maybe??
Subject: "in knee-chest" position, maybe??