total sensory absence *intesting* with a 10 gram Semes-Weinstein monofilament.-nm Thanks.
Posted By: Wilson on 2008-10-01
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Semmes-Weinstein monofilament ?
Subject: Semmes-Weinstein monofilament ?
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sensory (as in sensory nerve)
Subject: sensory (as in sensory nerve)
No, don't cap gram-negative. The test Gram stain is capitalized - per Stedmans Inf Dis Book. -s
Subject: No, don't cap gram-negative. The test Gram stain is capitalized - per Stedmans Inf Dis Book. -sm
Also, I worked in a lab for many years, and gram-negative and gram-positive are not capitalized. Gram is the name of the doctor or scientist who came up with the staining test, Gram stain, so that is capped.
gram-position pleomorphic bacilli? (gram-positive should be small "g")
Subject: gram-position pleomorphic bacilli? (gram-positive should be small "g")
Sted's Path and Lab Words - gram-negative bacilli but Gram
Subject: Sted's Path and Lab Words - gram-negative bacilli but Gram
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It should be Gram's stain, the formal name, or the result was gram negative.... then not.....nm
Subject: It should be Gram's stain, the formal name, or the result was gram negative.... then not.....nm
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Incorrect, it is gram-negative and cap only for Gram stain.
Subject: Incorrect, it is gram-negative and cap only for Gram stain.
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Which is correct..Gram or gram negative?nm
Subject: Which is correct..Gram or gram negative?nm
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Gram stain, and gram-negative. (nm)
Subject: Gram stain, and gram-negative. (nm)
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Monofilament ??
Subject: Monofilament ??
It's monofilament. Thank you both for the help!
Subject: It's monofilament. Thank you both for the help!
right! monofilament testing
Subject: right! monofilament testing
Monocryl? monofilament?
Subject: Monocryl? monofilament?
There is microfilament and monofilament testing sm
Subject: There is microfilament and monofilament testing sm
diabetic foot testing is usually monofilament testing.
Well duh on me monofilament. I am soo sorry!!! Nuts today. nm
Subject: Well duh on me monofilament. I am soo sorry!!! Nuts today. nm
Sims-Wednesday monofilament exam?
Subject: Sims-Wednesday monofilament exam?
This is what it sounds like he is saying, patient has ulcers on legs, doing neuro physical exam of lower extremities TIA
The vibration perception threshold (VPT) test and the Semmes-Weinstein filament (SWF) threshold at t
Subject: The vibration perception threshold (VPT) test and the Semmes-Weinstein filament (SWF) threshold at the plantar surface of the left foot and the big toe were determined under two mechanical noise stimulus conditions
Culture was sent for Gram's stain or gram stain. Which is correct? TIA!!
Subject: Culture was sent for Gram's stain or gram stain. Which is correct? TIA!!
s/l absence
Subject: s/l absence
in ROS dr is saying "ROS is remarkable for absence of morning stiffness, otherwise comprehensive ROS is unremarkable." He also uses it in the next patient. To me (because of their arthritis problems) it would seem it should be another word. What do you think??? Thanks!
absence seizures.....nm
Subject: absence seizures.....nm
Absence seizure.
Subject: Absence seizure.
There is a type of seizure known as "Absence."
Absence seizures. sm
Subject: Absence seizures. sm
Spelled absence but pronounced absontz - my child has them.
Absence seizure (nm)
Subject: Absence seizure (nm)
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typo--sorry--cursor in the way--absence
Subject: typo--sorry--cursor in the way--absence
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could it be absence seizures? pronounced "obsons". nm
Subject: could it be absence seizures? pronounced "obsons". nm
absence seizure is pronounced ab-sonz? sm
Subject: absence seizure is pronounced ab-sonz? sm
absence seizure
a seizure characterized by impaired awareness of interaction with, or memory of, ongoing events external or internal to the person; may comprise the following elements: mental confusion, diminished awareness of environment, inability to respond to internal or external stimuli, and amnesia. (The term absence was first used by Louis-Florentin Calmeil (1798–1895) to introduce the concept of epileptic absence for the brief loss of consciousness or confusion seen in epileptic patients.)
absence seizures (pronounced ab' sens)
Subject: absence seizures (pronounced ab' sens)
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would they use an Ammeter to measure absence of flow?
Subject: would they use an Ammeter to measure absence of flow?
HEENT: Absence of dental s/l keses. ??
Subject: HEENT: Absence of dental s/l keses. ??
absence - you're right - it is pronounced in French - nm
Subject: absence - you're right - it is pronounced in French - nm
sensory testing? nm
Subject: sensory testing? nm
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s/l triple sensory
Subject: s/l triple sensory
It showed occasional frequent PVCs with triple accelerated idioventriclar rhythm.
sensory radiculitis
Subject: sensory radiculitis
Sensory exam
Subject: Sensory exam
Thinking about the first one.
Well, ammeter does check for blood flow, so absence
Subject: Well, ammeter does check for blood flow, so absence
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anhedonia: The absence of pleasure or the ability to experience it.
Subject: anhedonia: The absence of pleasure or the ability to experience it.
Motor-sensory question
would this transcribed as Motor-sensory: 5/5 or as a clipped sentence Motor-sensory 5/5.
Under the physical examination
palmar sensory studies? nm
Subject: palmar sensory studies? nm
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It is "pure" sensory neuropathy
Subject: It is "pure" sensory neuropathy
Clipped sentence. Motor/sensory 5/5. nm
Subject: Clipped sentence. Motor/sensory 5/5. nm
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position sense - as in sensory exam (I think) (NM)
Subject: position sense - as in sensory exam (I think) (NM)
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It's median sensory evoked potential....
Subject: It's median sensory evoked potential....
This test is dedicated to testing the median nerve.
motor and sensory s/l mentality intact
Subject: motor and sensory s/l mentality intact
DTRs were dictated in sensory exam. Thanks for your help! Still stumped!
Subject: DTRs were dictated in sensory exam. Thanks for your help! Still stumped!
yes, absence seizures. always sounds like french word (ab sahns or similar pronunciation)
Subject: yes, absence seizures. always sounds like french word (ab sahns or similar pronunciation)
Neuro doc under sensory exam says s/l staring nosia's intact. TIA!!!
Subject: Neuro doc under sensory exam says s/l staring nosia's intact. TIA!!!
Pt to physical therapy for presumed "saracalgia" and possible mild sensory radicular signs. sm
Subject: Pt to physical therapy for presumed "saracalgia" and possible mild sensory radicular signs. sm
The only other neurological complaint that he has had is some low-grade headache at the base of his skull in the left side of his neck that sometimes radiates to his shoulder, which has been going on since November. He is going to physical therapy for presumed saracalgia and possible mild sensory radicular signs.
CNS physical exam, cranial nerve???, motor, cerebellum??? and sensory were normal...thanks.ASAP
Subject: CNS physical exam, cranial nerve???, motor, cerebellum??? and sensory were normal...thanks.ASAP
Gram or gram
Subject: Gram or gram
It's gram negative, as in gram-negative rods. There is also a Gram stain, which IS capped.
A-gram
Subject: A-gram
Does anyone know if A-gram means angiogram or arteriogram?
Can you hear bunion for the first word? And the second can you hear symptomatic or sensory pain?
Subject: Can you hear bunion for the first word? And the second can you hear symptomatic or sensory pain?
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