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Portal sites

Posted By: SoCal on 2006-01-21
In Reply to: Orthopedics - Suzette

Subject: Portal sites

You heard it right. In Orthopedics, you'll come across the procedure of "arthroscopy" quite a bit. The Ortho surgeon makes small incisions called "portals", through one of which he inserts the scope to look inside the joint, and through the others he inserts other instruments as needed for cutting, shaving, biopsies, etc. Once he completes the procedure, he closes those incisions which become the "portal sites" that he is talking about. He obviously is checking during the followup visit to see if there is any infection at the incision sites.


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Portal Sites
Subject: Portal Sites

Thank u all so much.
s/l 3 4 portal
how do i type that?!@# 3 4 portal any punctuation or anything or do i type out the words?
now it s/l he is saying portal
Subject: now it s/l he is saying portal

portal or crural?? could it be portal for an arthroscopy?
portal?
Subject: portal?


portal vein
Subject: portal vein

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I transcribe it 3/4 portal. Anyone else? nm
Subject: I transcribe it 3/4 portal. Anyone else? nm

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Portal makes sense if it was a
Subject: Portal makes sense if it was a

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probably intra meniscal portal-not
Subject: probably intra meniscal portal-not

inframeniscal portal. INTRA not INFRA
I don't hear portal vein
Subject: I don't hear portal vein

may not be saying flow, could be "for"  no discrete ??? (poital, boital, vital) for (or flow or) active bleeding.  He's ESL, but not too bad and with his dialect I think "portal" would sound clearer. 
Heard of portal hypertension. -nm
Subject: Heard of portal hypertension. -nm

x
paucicity of portal triads
Subject: paucicity of portal triads

Is paucicity a word?  I can not verify it on any trustworthy sites.  I think she means:  paucity of portal triads


anyone heard of paucicity before?


Thanks a million.


Abby


Knees are injected into the s/l lapral portal.
Subject: Knees are injected into the s/l lapral portal.

nm
I usually hear anterolateral portal for injections. sm
Subject: I usually hear anterolateral portal for injections. sm

The girl that worked in my office who did transcription before I started used to type port hole instead of portal.  It looked really funny in the transcription.  For some reason, the docs never corrected her though!!!


am going to send him for a s/l 3-portal arthrogram of his wrist
Subject: am going to send him for a s/l 3-portal arthrogram of his wrist

Thanks :-)
inframeniscal portal- thats what it sounds like, but why cant I find it in google?
Subject: inframeniscal portal- thats what it sounds like, but why cant I find it in google?

topic orthopaedics
Portal? The point of entry into the body of a pathogenic microorganism.
Subject: Portal? The point of entry into the body of a pathogenic microorganism.

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Probably portacaval (re the portal vein and inferior vena cava) nm
Subject: Probably portacaval (re the portal vein and inferior vena cava) nm

nm
To clarify, the word "port hole" is NEVER correct. Always type portal
Subject: To clarify, the word "port hole" is NEVER correct. Always type portal


Thanks a ton for all of those sites!
Subject: Thanks a ton for all of those sites!


Most sites say
Subject: Most sites say

post-void.  Good luck!
Try these two sites. sm
Subject: Try these two sites. sm

I personally could never get too much out of the RX list. Just me, technically-terrified at best!!


 


http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/drugsatfda/index.cfm


http://formulary.prescribingreference.com/


web sites
Subject: web sites

I like drugs.com for meds obviously
Here are a few sites. May help. sm
Subject: Here are a few sites. May help. sm

http://www.kneeshop.com/?source=google&campaign=1&group=1


http://www.ankleshop.com/?source=google&campaign=1&group=2


http://www.vitalityweb.com/backstore/Bracesindex.html


 


lab sites
Subject: lab sites

Thanks!  These will be very useful!
Any good sites for OPs?

Does anyone have good sites for getting more "familiar" with op notes?  Getting ready to dive in and wanted more references....kind of nervous...


Thanks!


I use lots of sites - SM
Subject: I use lots of sites - SM

I use google first and get to healthgrades dot com if I know the state and then I only click on the CACHE button thru google and only the MD I'm searching for will highlight in all the states.  I hope I made myself understood in that sentence.  I also use anywho dot com and 411 dot com, 411locate dot com, dr-411 dot com, and last but far from least:


http://www.upinregistry.com/provider_form.asp


http://upin.ecare.com/


Thank you! There are lots of sites...
Subject: Thank you! There are lots of sites...

out there on google who have drug-eluding. I did look that up and thought I chose the right one!! Thanks!
Drain sites?
Subject: Drain sites?


terminology sites
Subject: terminology sites

If anyone knows of a good site for infectious disease terminology, I sure would appreciate it.
Did find these sites. sm
Subject: Did find these sites. sm

Appear to be for patients with limited mobility etc. May not be what you need. Anyway, here they are:


 


PORTACARE NURSERY PRODUCTS: Nursery Products 3/13 Rupeke Rd Henderson Box 21093 Henderson Auck Ph (07)864-7552 Fax (07)864-7551 email: glenholm@xtra.co.nz ...
www.acourt.co.nz/Acourts/acWeb.nsf/frmCompanyList?OpenForm&startkey=PORTACARE%20NURSERY%20PRODUCTS - 49k - Supplemental Result - Cached - Similar pages


PortaCare


About PortaCare · Contact PortaCare. PortaCare designs and builds equipment for those with limited mobility:. EZ-Walker Gentle as a work-out in water, ...
www.portacare.com/ - 5k -
Cached - Similar pages


just checked out sites
Subject: just checked out sites

drug.com and medicinenet and they are both good!  I will add them to my favorites.  Sometimes I don't find everything on one site so it's good to have a couple back ups!    Thanks!!!
Some ear exam sites for you. sm
Subject: Some ear exam sites for you. sm

Acute otitis media: Currents: UI Health Care




The diagnostic challenges of the ear exam can be greatly aided by a few ... One hand retracts the pinna and advances the tragus while the other is free to ...
www.uihealthcare.com/news/currents/vol3issue4/07acuteotitismedia.html - 21k - Cached - Similar pages

[PDF] Appendix for the Head and Neck Exam




File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML
Extreme tenderness with pushing on tragus or pulling on pinna due to ... If the ear exam is normal, ear pain could be referred from diseases of the nose, ...
courses.washington.edu/medicm/benchmarks/A06headneckappendix.pdf - Similar pages


Here are a few of my sites. I have tried to divide them so you can sm
Subject: Here are a few of my sites. I have tried to divide them so you can sm

read them better. If you have a problem, E me and I will just list them for you again. 


 


Surgical Websites: ========================================


http://www.medcompare.com/


==========================


http://www.surgical911.com/


 










http://www.aromatic-products.com/ind.htm










http://ecatalog.ethicon.com/ec_ecatalog/Ethicon/Search/Adv_Search.asp


 










http://www.gtamart.com/mart/products/surginst/


 


 


maybe 2 sites or ON 2 sides....
Subject: maybe 2 sites or ON 2 sides....

if that *in* really s/l in, it's probably in 2 sites. If that *in* sounds more like ON, it's probably on 2 sides IMO.
PS: My sites show it as Z-Pak.
Subject: PS: My sites show it as Z-Pak.

I've never seen Z-pak.


Ortho sites
Subject: Ortho sites

I am fairly new to orthopedics as well as transcription. Could anyone refer me to some really good websites for ortho terms, procedures and medications.

Thank you
Try these. I put in a few suture sites also. sm
Subject: Try these. I put in a few suture sites also. sm

Think the surgical 911 is one of the best. What is your S/L

===== http://www.surgical911.com/ =======


http://www.aromatic-products.com/ind.htm ======

http://www.aromatic-products.com/ind.htm ====

http://ecatalog.ethicon.com/ec_ecatalog/Ethicon/Search/Adv_Search.asp

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http://www.codman.com/generalinstr.asp
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Found these sites also. sm
Subject: Found these sites also. sm

http://www.medicaledu.com/prodindx.htm


 


http://www.medsupplyco.com/Products/ListProducts.cfm/CategoryID/147


 


 


That might be it. I tried some of my "go-to" sites, and they were no help.. sm
Subject: That might be it. I tried some of my "go-to" sites, and they were no help.. sm

There were several variations of this, but was not sure which one it was. I knew I could count on my fellow MTs. Thanks a lot.
Where do you find all these cool sites?
Subject: Where do you find all these cool sites?


Ortho test sites. sm
Subject: Ortho test sites. sm

http://som.flinders.edu.au/FUSA/ORTHOWEB/notebook/regional/knee.html#special


 


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http://www.med.ufl.edu/rheum/rheumTests.htm ==


 


http://www.medical-transcription1.com/NewsArticleDetail162.htm


 


 


 


 


normal lab values sites

Sometimes it's hard to remember all the normal values for labs.  Does anyone know where I can find that?  What I've been given so far isn't for a fast check!


Thanks!


I was seeking reference sites...
Subject: I was seeking reference sites...

not looking for a site for employment.
Does anyone know of any good urology sites?
Subject: Does anyone know of any good urology sites?


couple of web sites in case you
Subject: couple of web sites in case you

can use them:

revolutionhealth.com/search
M.D. Anderson Cancer Institute, Houston

pathology.washington

bloodjournal.org
a few reference sites to check
Subject: a few reference sites to check

this med does not ring a bell for me but if you haven't already, you might want to try drugs.com or rxlist.com. Both are very good sites. Drugs.com has a medical transcriptionist wild card search available.
Try dew lap. Some sites list is as one word but sm
Subject: Try dew lap. Some sites list is as one word but sm

I always transcribe it as 2 words. Means a flap of skin beneath the jaw, AKA turkey wattle under chin etc. 
doctor search sites...
Subject: doctor search sites...

Does anyone know of any really good sites to find doctors names/spellings in specific states?...I have referring doctors names that sound easy enough, but nothing comes up when searching. TIA.
I just copy and paste from animation sites...
Subject: I just copy and paste from animation sites...

I live for humor....I love to laugh and make others laugh also or at least I try!  I have all kinds!  I use the website www.bestsmileys.com a lot.  Many can be found on there.  Have a great day!


I've checked all of my drug sites
Subject: I've checked all of my drug sites

just looking for "flex" and I cannot come up with anything.  Sorry.  I bet she's saying Keflex, but her mind is probably moving faster than her lips.  Sometime it happens.  Sorry wasn't much help.  I tried though.
Some of my favorite sites. Hope it helps.
Subject: Some of my favorite sites. Hope it helps.

DRUG SITES:


 http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/drugsatfda/index.cfm


 


http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/drugsatfda/index.cfm – this one has a generic list also.


 


 


http://formulary.prescribingreference.com/


 










GENERAL DATA BASE INFO SITES ETC:


http://www.fpnotebook.com/index.htm


http://www.emedicine.com/ — this is my personal favorite. A lot of time when you Google a condition, like "diaphragmatic hernia" it will bring up E.medicine.com article. These articles give the alternate names, treatments, etc. Great source.