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SCD boots, (sequential compression device) nm

Posted By: mtmomof3 on 2008-01-16
In Reply to: beginning of the surgery...s/l eth-i-dee boots were placed. nm - minmin

Subject: SCD boots, (sequential compression device) nm

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SCD sequential compression device
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SCD is abbrev for sequential compression device. sm
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SCDs? sequential compression device units?
Subject: SCDs? sequential compression device units?


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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SCD, sequential compression devices..nm
Subject: SCD, sequential compression devices..nm


sequential compression devices
Subject: sequential compression devices

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SCDs - sequential compression devices..nm
Subject: SCDs - sequential compression devices..nm

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probably sequential compression devices, or SCDs.
Subject: probably sequential compression devices, or SCDs.

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SCDs (sequential compression devices)
Subject: SCDs (sequential compression devices)

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SCDs-sequential compression devices...nm
Subject: SCDs-sequential compression devices...nm


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
SCDs is abbrev for sequential compression devices sm
Subject: SCDs is abbrev for sequential compression devices sm

These are usually  compression hose to prevent DVT or blood clots. 


scuds are SCDs - sequential compression devices - not sure of other one yet
Subject: scuds are SCDs - sequential compression devices - not sure of other one yet


STDs should be SCDs (sequential compression devices). Everything else looks fine.
Subject: STDs should be SCDs (sequential compression devices). Everything else looks fine.


ice and compression device
Subject: ice and compression device

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compression device
Subject: compression device

I am transcribing a presentation about pilon fractures and he is using a device for compression and it sounds like bibruche or fabrushe.  Any clues out there.  Thanks in advance.  
He might mean comp for compression, cercvical compression test (Spurling)
Subject: He might mean comp for compression, cercvical compression test (Spurling)


s/l coomie device, cumie device, not sure
Subject: s/l coomie device, cumie device, not sure

The abdomen was shaved, prepped and draped sterilely. Foley catheter was inserted, along with a s/l coomie device that was removed after her procedure. The bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy was performed after I established the pneumoperitoneum and placed trocars for her and evaluated the sigmoid pathology assuring that the salpingo-oophorectomies could be performed satisfactorily without compromising the colon procedure.
compression as in extrinsic compression?
Subject: compression as in extrinsic compression?


my vote is on sequential..nm
Subject: my vote is on sequential..nm

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Merci device - Google Merci retriever device NM
Subject: Merci device - Google Merci retriever device NM

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sequential multiple analyzer computer ?
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boots
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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
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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.


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

Sentence: Pray fed boots were implemented with aggressive turning.
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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
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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.


 


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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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Are you talking about Unna boots?
Subject: Are you talking about Unna boots?

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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


Spot view (or compression mammogram, spot view, cone view, or focal compression view? sm
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Here is great mammogram link. Views are on page 2.


 


http://imaginis.com/breasthealth/mammogram_report.asp


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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Compression somewhere in there? nm
Subject: Compression somewhere in there? nm

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NGT Compression
Subject: NGT Compression

NGT (or maybe NGD) compression. The patient is in for intoxication with pancreatitis.

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NGT compression
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This should be NG decompression
cord compression
Subject: cord compression

I know "cords" are found in hernias.
Doc says: Subacromial and (s/l) sub-ACD compression. TIA
Subject: Doc says: Subacromial and (s/l) sub-ACD compression. TIA

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compression is correct (nm)
Subject: compression is correct (nm)

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No, compression is correct here because...sm
Subject: No, compression is correct here because...sm

doc is referring to a specific spot on the stomach "1-2 cm distal to the diaphragmatic ________." He/she is referring to the diaphragmatic immpression (also called the diaphragmatic indentation) where the diaphragm *indents* the esophagus, or in the case of someone with a hiatal hernia, the stomach.
extrinsic compression
Subject: extrinsic compression


What about compression of the kidneys? nm
Subject: What about compression of the kidneys? nm


s/l discomfortable compression.
Subject: s/l discomfortable compression.

Mild bony enlargement of her PIPs, DIPs and first CMC associated with mild tenderness.  Sparing of her wrists, elbows, and shoulders.  Bilateral patellofemoral crepitance left greater than right with s/l "discomfortable" compression.  Tender points present. 
maybe it could be "discomfort on compression"
Subject: maybe it could be "discomfort on compression"