Decubiti ulcers
Posted By: Indy MT on 2007-04-06
In Reply to: nothing sounds right today - is it decubitus ulcers or - fuzzy
Subject: Decubiti ulcers
I would use decubiti only if being used alone. When used with ulcers I would use the singular and type decubitus ulcers.
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The plural is ulcers. Decubitus ulcers.
Subject: The plural is ulcers. Decubitus ulcers.
It's the noun that gets the S. If the docs fail to dictate the noun, I still put it in there because it sounds like doc slang without it.
decubiti?
Subject: decubiti?
Is this a word? Spell check doesn't have it. What would be the pleural of decubitus ulcer? Thanks for any help.
decubiti
Subject: decubiti
this is a direct quote from mtstars "sound Alikes Search:" Decubitus vs Decubiti - VLC Forums
Decubiti is the plural of decubitus, therefore either way is acceptable when
there are more than one. It certainly looks and reads better as multiple ...
decubiti (bed sores, etc.)
Subject: decubiti (bed sores, etc.)
No such word as decubiti.
Subject: No such word as decubiti.
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It is decubitus/decubiti. if you want or not.
Subject: It is decubitus/decubiti. if you want or not.
LIKE THE DOCTORS SAY.
The OP said.....'Docs will inevitably dictate this as decubiti..'
And this is RIGHT!
All doctors, not only one!
I believe more what the doctors say who studied a decade, than the BOS of the AAMT with changes every year.
WHAT IS THE PLURAL OF DECUBITUS?
ACCORDING TO YOU ALSO
DECUBITUS ?
Don't make me laugh!
s/l "cyclo" decubiti
Subject: s/l "cyclo" decubiti
s/l cyclodecubiti. I'm sure of the decubiti part but can't quite make out the first part...
that was what I thought but when she kept dictating it decubiti
Subject: that was what I thought but when she kept dictating it decubiti
I thought maybe I was wrong. Needed a real second opinion - from other than MD. Thanks
skin shows no s/l decubiti? NM tia
Subject: skin shows no s/l decubiti? NM tia
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for Cyndee: decubiti...........scroll down
Subject: for Cyndee: decubiti...........scroll down
Decubiti/Pressure Ulceration
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- Discussion:
- sacral, ischial, trochanteric, and heel ulcerations are most common;
- preventative measures:
- turning the patient ever 5 min q 2 hrs of relief may prevent pressure ulceration;
- a shift of weight in the wheelchair is required every 15 minutes;
- air flow matress;
- if neurologic deficit is present or if significant spine instability exists, rotating bed will help protect spine & decrease pulmonary and skin complications
prior to surgical stabilization;
- doughnut cushions should not be used, because they decrease blood flow to the area resting in the center of the donut;
Decubiti - definition of Decubiti in the Medical dictionary - by ...Decubiti explanation. Information about Decubiti in Free online English dictionary. What is Decubiti? Meaning of Decubiti medical term.
medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Decubiti
s/l 'kee-sler' cream..for decubiti..TIA - nm
Subject: s/l 'kee-sler' cream..for decubiti..TIA - nm
wrong - they ALL dictate decubiti...no such word
Subject: wrong - they ALL dictate decubiti...no such word
ulcers
Subject: ulcers
s/l decrotic ulcer
no such word as decubiti. It is decubitus. Look in your medical dictionary. NM
Subject: no such word as decubiti. It is decubitus. Look in your medical dictionary. NM
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The singular and plural forms are decubitus. No decubiti. And
Subject: The singular and plural forms are decubitus. No decubiti. And
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Thank you for the appreciation, decubiti is plural according to Merriam-Webster
Subject: Thank you for the appreciation, decubiti is plural according to Merriam-Webster
There is a VAC used to treat ulcers...
Subject: There is a VAC used to treat ulcers...
nm
Foot ulcers please see msg
Subject: Foot ulcers please see msg
There are S/L: dopulous signals in the right and left foot in the dorsal pedal and posterior tibial positions, and the right is better than the left.
s/l Cameroon ulcers ?... nm
Subject: s/l Cameroon ulcers ?... nm
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maybe sucralfate (for ulcers)
Subject: maybe sucralfate (for ulcers)
x
Zanodine to ulcers?
Subject: Zanodine to ulcers?
Thanks!
Bingo!! Behcet's has to do with ulcers
Subject: Bingo!! Behcet's has to do with ulcers
and skin lesions.
s/l cystic gastric ulcers? Help!
Subject: s/l cystic gastric ulcers? Help!
*nm*
aphthous ulcers -- palate
Subject: aphthous ulcers -- palate
aphthous ulcers in the palate? nm
Subject: aphthous ulcers in the palate? nm
bedsore..
Subject: bedsore..
and also Stedman's.
It is correct Latin grammar
decubitus, pl. decubiti
In medical language
decubitus ulcer, pl. decubitus ulcerS
nothing sounds right today - is it decubitus ulcers or
Subject: nothing sounds right today - is it decubitus ulcers or
decubiti ulcers. I know pleural is decubiti but when used as adjective is that right?
Decubitus ulcers would be the proper way to state it but sm
Subject: Decubitus ulcers would be the proper way to state it but sm
Stedman's says just "decubitus" is acceptable.
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- The position of the patient in bed; e.g., dorsal decubitus, lateral decubitus. See: decubitus film
- Sometimes used in referring to a
[decubitus ulcer].
[L. decumbo, to lie down]
Gastric varices or ulcers? Need a better s/l for that "singers" one. nm
Subject: Gastric varices or ulcers? Need a better s/l for that "singers" one. nm
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Hoo Boy, Could it be cytokine therapy for decubitus ulcers? nm
Subject: Hoo Boy, Could it be cytokine therapy for decubitus ulcers? nm
nm
Oh yeh. You've heard of bleeding ulcers.
Subject: Oh yeh. You've heard of bleeding ulcers.
you'll find lots if you google it
There's a cystogastric fistula that occus in gastric ulcers. That's all I came up with
Subject: There's a cystogastric fistula that occus in gastric ulcers. That's all I came up with
taking a guess here...maybe Silvadene cream to ulcers? NM
Subject: taking a guess here...maybe Silvadene cream to ulcers? NM
xxx
Closest I can find is Iquix (levofloxacin 1.5%) for corneal ulcers. nm
Subject: Closest I can find is Iquix (levofloxacin 1.5%) for corneal ulcers. nm
The entire vaginal mucosa is unbroken with no ulcers or s/l exicative change.
Subject: The entire vaginal mucosa is unbroken with no ulcers or s/l exicative change.
n/t
Cytoc is a medication used to prevent stomach ulcers. No listing for Cytotech. Any other info?
Subject: Cytoc is a medication used to prevent stomach ulcers. No listing for Cytotech. Any other info?
x
Mixture of Maalox, lidocaine, and benadryl used to relieve the pain of mouth ulcers
Subject: Mixture of Maalox, lidocaine, and benadryl used to relieve the pain of mouth ulcers
Larry's solution is a mixture of Maalox, lidocaine, and benadryl used to relieve the pain of mouth ulcers
Found it on this word board: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=270985
Regranex is used for healing skin ulcers of the lower legs or feet caused by diabetes
Subject: Regranex is used for healing skin ulcers of the lower legs or feet caused by diabetes
pleural of decubitus is decubitus in Dorlands Medical Dictionary. I have always been typing decubiti
Subject: pleural of decubitus is decubitus in Dorlands Medical Dictionary. I have always been typing decubiti as the pleural. Oops. nm
It is the plural form of decubitus so type plural decubiti
Subject: It is the plural form of decubitus so type plural decubiti
I'm guessing here - could be - gastric ulcers, gastric erosions, hemorrhages.
Subject: I'm guessing here - could be - gastric ulcers, gastric erosions, hemorrhages.
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