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there may be 2 correct ways, see inside

Posted By: ks on 2007-10-18
In Reply to: thank you both - ??? NM

Subject: there may be 2 correct ways, see inside

I use www.clinicaltrials.gov or www.nih.gov for harder spellings, also some other good sites out there . . I do a hematology clinic regularly, and the anti-Xa is what they require.


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There are several correct ways
Subject: There are several correct ways

I agree with using periods instead of semicolons to declutter the whole thing.
In the 2nd sentence I would put the comma before "and" as a complete sentence follows = ....during the day, and subsequently,.... In the final sentence = Therefore, one dose of Brethine was administered, and Stadol was given and subsequently it subsided. According to the BOS, you may join closely related sentences without commas. That is why I left out the commas in the final sentence. If you use too many commas, it becomes cluttered.
4 correct ways in stedmans...
Subject: 4 correct ways in stedmans...

i've used the lower case p, but that's not in stedmans:
PCO(subscript 2)
PCO2
P(co2 subscript)
Pco2
I have typed that both ways, it just depends on what the dictator is saying. Both are correct.
Subject: I have typed that both ways, it just depends on what the dictator is saying. Both are correct.


disk - spine, disc - eyes. agree with consistency. Both ways correct. nm
Subject: disk - spine, disc - eyes. agree with consistency. Both ways correct. nm


Yes, I believe bar is correct. See inside.
Subject: Yes, I believe bar is correct. See inside.

Found by Googling pressure measurements bar and came up with:
Bar is a widely used metric unit of measurement for pressure and 1 bar equals precisely 100,000 Pascals. Even though Bar is not an SI unit it has been adopted as one of the most popular pressure units particularly in European countries where most pressure measurement instruments are specified with pressure ranges in bar.

correct - definition inside
Subject: correct - definition inside

Supraspinatus examination ("empty can" test). The patient attempts to elevate the arms against resistance while the elbows are extended, the arms are abducted and the thumbs are pointing downward.
It is correct I believe - see link inside....sm
Subject: It is correct I believe - see link inside....sm

I just googled pigeon hole arthritis and many links came up, here's 1 for example regarding arthritis and lupus.


http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=8254


Yes, it is correct. See link inside.
Subject: Yes, it is correct. See link inside.

Transbronchial lung biopsies demonstrated confluent noncaseating granulomas consistent with sarcoidosis.


http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/460652_2


 


sounds correct . . see inside
Subject: sounds correct . . see inside

According to this web site - SWAT is a Swallowing Action Team for dysphagia


http://lshss.asha.org/cgi/content/abstract/31/1/62


never heard of it til this, always good to learn something


yes its correct. see inside message
Subject: yes its correct. see inside message

http://www.chestjournal.org/cgi/reprint/84/2/229.pdf
Chordee is correct. Dictionary def is inside.
Subject: Chordee is correct. Dictionary def is inside.

chor·dee (kôr'', -dā', kôr-dā')
n.

  1. Painful erection and curvature of the penis in gonorrhea or Peyronie's disease.
  2. Ventral curvature of the penis, most apparent on erection, as seen in hypospadias due to congenital shortness of the urethra.

I think that is correct. See article inside and link.
Subject: I think that is correct. See article inside and link.

"To obtain valid ovarian age measures, we required: no pituitary disorder or hormonal disorder related to ovarian function, no oophorectomy, no hormonal medication, no pregnancy at the time of ultrasound, breastfeeding no more than once per day during the menstrual cycle preceding the study assessments. We required that any diagnosis be current, the report of the diagnostic work-up informative and the clinical symptoms and treatment consistent with the diagnosis."

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/557084_2
See inside cardiology sentence...I think is correct? Thx...
Subject: See inside cardiology sentence...I think is correct? Thx...

Patient has poor RV progression in the septal lead, suggesting more of a clockwise rotation of the heart in the region II plane.


Sound accurate?  That is exactly what I hear and seem to reference on Google but do not do much cardiology...thanks!


Scaphoid is correct. I googled this. See inside.
Subject: Scaphoid is correct. I googled this. See inside.

scaphoid abdomen
A condition in which the anterior abdominal wall is sunken and presents a concave rather than a convex contour.

Synonym: boat-shaped abdomen, navicular abdomen.


Berry aneurysm is correct see link inside
Subject: Berry aneurysm is correct see link inside

http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=6115
If refering to the orbital wall/bones that could be correct, see inside.
Subject: If refering to the orbital wall/bones that could be correct, see inside.

Orbital Walls:



  • Provides protection to the globe
  • A pyramid in shape with apex at foramen
  • Roof - frontal bone, lesser wing of sphenoid
  • Medial - maxilla, lacrimal, ethmoid, body of sphenoid
  • Floor - maxillary, palatine, zygoma
  • Lateral - zygoma, greater wing of sphenoid

2 ways
Subject: 2 ways

1. Go to INSERT, AUTOTEXT (Or ALT, I, A. In autotext you can type “-year-old” and hit okay. For this side you will actually have to type at least 4 letters (i.e. –yea) and the rest of the phrase will pop up and then you hit enter.
2. Or, the one you are hunting is to INSERT and AUTOCORRECT at the top left tab. Go to middle of screen “replace” and “with”. Type ":yo" and then tab over to the With side and type "-year-old". And then enter or "ok". Make sure it is a colon not semicolon.

HCG or hCG?? i have seen both ways.
Subject: HCG or hCG?? i have seen both ways.


Two different ways, so which one is
Subject: Two different ways, so which one is

correct?? and google has it with the hypen.
Yes, both ways!
Subject: Yes, both ways!

Stedman's Orthopaedic & Rehab Words has it listed both ways, bur hole and burr hole.
I have seen it both ways......nm
Subject: I have seen it both ways......nm

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I put both ways into google and both
Subject: I put both ways into google and both

were used, but in different contexts. It depends on how it is used and what the intent is. After reading both, reflection, in this case, would probably be the more correct word. Sorry.
Have see it in dictation both ways.nm
Subject: Have see it in dictation both ways.nm


S/L general ways
Subject: S/L general ways

Patient is ready to be admitted for outpatient surgery tomorrow for right hemicolectomy.  When awakened this morning he felt this sharp pain in his right upper quadrant, started having some nausea *** to upper fever of way over 102.  (after nausea is sounds like he says general ways to upper fever..."can that be right)?  thanks
3 ways in Stedman's
Subject: 3 ways in Stedman's

CAM Walker
Cam Walker
Cam walker

I personally go with CAM (controlled ankle motion) Walker.
I've seen it both ways, but I have
Subject: I've seen it both ways, but I have

typed it as gastrocsoleus as well for many, many years....  in case it matters....
I think both ways are acceptable, but I would not
Subject: I think both ways are acceptable, but I would not

Either do May 10 or May 10th, but do not assume this means the current year.  My 2 cents, for what it is worth..  LOL 
And yet again 3 very simple ways...
Subject: And yet again 3 very simple ways...

ALT L with start numbered list lining them up and ALT L will shut it off.

Or start typing without the numbers, returning as needed and then block listings and ALT L.

Or, type 1, tab and type and when you return for #1 it will give you the number. If it indents, back up to the beginning of one of #1 sentences and SHIFT TAB to move it back the margin.

Just found both ways 6 and VI
Subject: Just found both ways 6 and VI

so totally confused. Any help??? Please. Thanks
Thanks. Google has it both ways
Subject: Thanks. Google has it both ways

I was going with white-white anyway. Thanks for your help.
Well, now I see they have it listed both ways?
Subject: Well, now I see they have it listed both ways?

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Ok, could be. I have seen it both ways. I had looked this up before on..
Subject: Ok, could be. I have seen it both ways. I had looked this up before on..

the Mayo Clinic website.  Here's where it was.


http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/signs-of-labor/PR00083



Thanks! I've seen it both ways too!
Subject: Thanks! I've seen it both ways too!


Seen it spelled both ways...
Subject: Seen it spelled both ways...

???
If you google it, you see it both ways.
Subject: If you google it, you see it both ways.

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I think there are a few "correct" ways of doing it
Subject: I think there are a few "correct" ways of doing it

I work for oncologists, and they prefer HER2/neu


Stedman's Oncology Word Book has HER-2/neu


Vera Pyle Silver book has HER-2-neu


The only one I would not use that is mentioned is her2nu??


 


I have seen it both ways, but I prefer gray. SM
Subject: I have seen it both ways, but I prefer gray. SM

BTW, when I worked in house that happened to me also, I had to train 2 people. I quit.
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!!
I found it both ways on google. nm
Subject: I found it both ways on google. nm


Stedman's 3rd abbreviations has it both ways.
Subject: Stedman's 3rd abbreviations has it both ways.

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I have heard it dictated both ways sm

I have always, always typed HEENT, no matter what, and it was changed to HENT.  Now, I am paranoid that I am missing something - are the ears and eyes sharing one E now?  ARRRGH!


I'm suggesting the 2 ways I might be hearing it, thx
Subject: I'm suggesting the 2 ways I might be hearing it, thx


I checked it up so many ways and could not find it. Thank you so much!!!
Subject: I checked it up so many ways and could not find it. Thank you so much!!!


Not it, but thanks for trying - sometimes s/l dis-a-rude - I'm hearing it both ways
Subject: Not it, but thanks for trying - sometimes s/l dis-a-rude - I'm hearing it both ways


Thanks penny! I had seen it a number of ways. nm
Subject: Thanks penny! I had seen it a number of ways. nm


I've seen it typed both ways
Subject: I've seen it typed both ways

but since bilateral means 2-sides, I would think you could leave it singular as bilateral explains how many.
guess anular can be spelled both ways NM
Subject: guess anular can be spelled both ways NM

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Are you hearing that as 1 phrase or are you suggesting the 2 ways
Subject: Are you hearing that as 1 phrase or are you suggesting the 2 ways

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Thank you. I found many different ways, so I wanted to confirm.
Subject: Thank you. I found many different ways, so I wanted to confirm.

nm
Xyloxylin. Capitalized? Found it both ways. Could you let me know the reference? TIA.
Subject: Xyloxylin. Capitalized? Found it both ways. Could you let me know the reference? TIA.

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Medication dosages, QA marking wrong both ways!
Subject: Medication dosages, QA marking wrong both ways!

Good afternoon everyone.  I'm in need of some second opinions please.  When typing medication dosages, I have always transcribed them the same way for the last 12-1/2 years.  For example, Lortab 5 mg q.4h. p.r.n. pain. 


I have worked for the same company for a little over two years now and have never had QA say anything about this until last month, when I got a QA audit marking it off and changing it to Lortab 5 mg q. 4h. p.r.n. (with a space between the q. and the 4h.)  I thought okay, maybe I've been transcribing it incorrectly all lthis time and a new QA person picked up on it.  It happens, no big deal. 


So, I started transcribing it their way with the space, as in q. 4h.  and didn't think anything more about it.  Yesterday, I get another audit.  This time, I get dinged for typing it the way they wanted it the last audit q. 4h. with the space with a note stating it should be q.4h. with no space (the way I had been typing it). 


Now, I know they have been messing with all of the MTs big time lately, making changes daily from everything to hours, pay, policies, and procedures for vacation, days off, etc.  You name it, they've been doing it, and I really think they are trying to either find a reason to fire some of us or drive us to the point of insanity until we quit, but despite the games, I still want to make sure I'm doing my job correctly.  If I've been doing something wrong, I would like to correct it ASAP, except now I have no idea which one is correct. 


Sorry for the long, drawn out post, but I'm totally confused now and beyond frustrated.  Now, I'm questioning myself on everything, and I have no idea which way is correct as far the space or no space with the medication dosages.  Thank you for taking the time to read my question and rant.  I would appreciate any and all opinions on how you all transcribe this!