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SCD is abbrev for sequential compression device. sm

Posted By: Txczech on 2006-04-24
In Reply to: SCUDS is that how it is spelled, for DVT prophylaxis - bln

Subject: SCD is abbrev for sequential compression device. sm


The efficacy of a new portable sequential compression device (SCD ...




OBJECTIVE: It has been previously shown that the SCD Response Compression System, by sensing the pos...
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Sustainable Hospitals - Products and Resources for Category




Green Sleeve Sequential Compression Device is made of polyolefin; Device is 25% lower in weight than PVC counterpart ...
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DVT References




The control group used the sequential compression device (SCD + TED) and the experimental group used electrical stimulation (ES + TED). ...
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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. 


SCD sequential compression device
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SCD boots, (sequential compression device) nm
Subject: SCD boots, (sequential compression device) nm

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SCDs? sequential compression device units?
Subject: SCDs? sequential compression device units?


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


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 ?
Subject: sequential multiple analyzer computer ?

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Spot view (or compression mammogram, spot view, cone view, or focal compression view? sm
Subject: Spot view (or compression mammogram, spot view, cone view, or focal compression view? sm

Here is great mammogram link. Views are on page 2.


 


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


abbrev
Subject: abbrev

Hello,


Why is it so important to have an AAMT book of style and what does it entail?  Also, what does ESL mean?


THANKS FOR ABBREV HELP!
Subject: THANKS FOR ABBREV HELP!

thanks for the responses, I dont know what this doc is doing, but he has me abbrievating stuff that makes no sense, for instance , one spray in each nostril has now become "1 SEN" and other such things, the whole report is capitalized letters...LOL
abbrev
Subject: abbrev

It's ECCE OU. extracapsular cataract extraction, both eyes.
My Abbrev. book has tib-fib. nm
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Psych abbrev
ARM is the abbrev for anxiety reaction, mild, as per Sted;s Psych/Neuro book.
stedman's abbrev
Subject: stedman's abbrev

capitalizes the IU part,
stedmans abbrev uses PPD, P/D, and p/d
Subject: stedmans abbrev uses PPD, P/D, and p/d

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Fluoroscopy abbrev.
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I'm woring on a bronchoscopy report for school. What does RB 2 stand for or is it RB2? Thank you so much!!
could be saying muscle abbrev, EHL or EDL? sm
Subject: could be saying muscle abbrev, EHL or EDL? sm


Anterior Tibial Tendon Abnormalities: MR Imaging Findings1





The anterior tibial tendon (ATT) is usually only exposed to minor mechanical ... compensation by the extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus ...
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PRAFO is an abbrev. sm
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PRAFO ==  pressure-relief ankle-foot orthotic


 


As per my old Sted's Ortho.


well gad, copied your abbrev S/be TFC
Subject: well gad, copied your abbrev S/be TFC

triangular fibrocartilage complex
Stedman's Abbrev has it like this ---- nm
Subject: Stedman's Abbrev has it like this ---- nm

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HbM and F7 Abbrev stand for?
Subject: HbM and F7 Abbrev stand for?

Can anyone help???


 


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14 atmospheres, don't know the abbrev.
Subject: 14 atmospheres, don't know the abbrev.

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thanks, that's it....it is not in my abbrev. book so I was not sure....NM
Subject: thanks, that's it....it is not in my abbrev. book so I was not sure....NM


thanks! this one is not in my abbrev. book either :(
Subject: thanks! this one is not in my abbrev. book either :(


Word or Abbrev.
Subject: Word or Abbrev.

Physician pronouncing the word as moderate "a-side-ees" or maybe SIDs.  Any clue?



The abbrev for that is NAC so maybe saying IV NAC? or oral NAC? nm
Subject: The abbrev for that is NAC so maybe saying IV NAC? or oral NAC? nm


I would not abbrev it if it is in the IMPRESSION as the poster said.
Subject: I would not abbrev it if it is in the IMPRESSION as the poster said.


All I can find also in 3 abbrev books. sm
Subject: All I can find also in 3 abbrev books. sm

how is this used? 
Good abbrev link for you. sm
Subject: Good abbrev link for you. sm

http://www.biotechshares.com.au/MedLexicon.php
OSM is abbrev for osmosis and osmolarity. sm
Subject: OSM is abbrev for osmosis and osmolarity. sm

Found this info by Googling both terms:


 


Osmitrol Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Mannitol ...




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Increases in spinal fluid osmolarity induced by mannitol.




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EFFECTS OF INFUSION OF HYPERTONIC MANNITOL ON ELECTROLYTE BALANCE ...




EFFECTS OF INFUSION OF HYPERTONIC MANNITOL ON ELECTROLYTE BALANCE AND ON OSMOLARITY OF SERUM AND CEREBROSPINAL FLUID. WISE BL.MeSH Terms ...
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I found C&S in my abbrev book and sm
Subject: I found C&S in my abbrev book and sm

it can stand for conjunctiva and sclera!!!! Bet that it is. I have typed ophth off and on since the olden days and have never had that dictated!!!!!   You never learn it all!!!
ASCUS? sm for ob/gyn abbrev link.
Subject: ASCUS? sm for ob/gyn abbrev link.

http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/obgyn-clerkship/UVA/Abbreviations.cfm


 


ASCUS



In the Bethesda system, acronym for atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance, under cell. See Also: Bethesda system.


 


 


 


 


Some good abbrev websites for you -sm
Subject: Some good abbrev websites for you -sm

http://www.pharma-lexicon.com/

http://pharmsci.buffalo.edu/courses/phc311/latin.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_medical_abbreviations

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_medical_abbreviations **Also has a list of JCAHO's dangerous abbrevs.

hope this helps in future! Also, when looking up, try putting in all but one of the letters in the abbrev.
This is now considered to be a dangerous abbrev. Unless...sm
Subject: This is now considered to be a dangerous abbrev. Unless...sm

otherwise stated by the client, use at bedtime or at hour of sleep.
My abbrev book has it as meaning after. nm
Subject: My abbrev book has it as meaning after. nm


Probably saying conj which is abbrev for conjunctiva.
Subject: Probably saying conj which is abbrev for conjunctiva.


senescent changes (fyi no abbrev in your diagnoses too...) nm
Subject: senescent changes (fyi no abbrev in your diagnoses too...) nm


What is the correct way to type abbrev. qhs and qam?
Subject: What is the correct way to type abbrev. qhs and qam?

Is it:
q. a.m. (with a space after the 'q')?
q.a.m.
qam ????

Also, is it:
q. h.s. (with a space after the q? or not?