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FEN..just a guess: fluid, electrolytes and nutrition?

Posted By: AnMT on 2007-04-24
In Reply to: FEN sm - Beverly Riffe

Subject: FEN..just a guess: fluid, electrolytes and nutrition?




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maybe FEN for fluid, electrolytes, nutrition....
Subject: maybe FEN for fluid, electrolytes, nutrition....

then giving electrolyte values.
FLUIDS, ELECTROLYTES AND NUTRITION:
Subject: FLUIDS, ELECTROLYTES AND NUTRITION:

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Fluids, electrolytes, nutrition
Subject: Fluids, electrolytes, nutrition


You install drywall, not fluid. Fluid is instilled. nm
Subject: You install drywall, not fluid. Fluid is instilled. nm

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aqueous fluid . Fluid gets blocked with glaucoma. nm
Subject: aqueous fluid . Fluid gets blocked with glaucoma. nm


electrolytes nm
Subject: electrolytes nm

nm
Electrolytes nm
Subject: Electrolytes nm

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The only one that comes to mind is electrolytes?
Subject: The only one that comes to mind is electrolytes?


s/l nutrition
Subject: s/l nutrition

Physical Examination: Average built and _____ s/l "nutrition"
"emergency stat electrolytes" sm
Subject: "emergency stat electrolytes" sm


The one for the CBC might be WBCs (if not already stated), and P&P for electrolytes could be CMP
Subject: The one for the CBC might be WBCs (if not already stated), and P&P for electrolytes could be CMP


Nutrition support
Subject: Nutrition support

A patient who is 65 years old is cachectic and weak would benefit from nutritional support so is started on (   ?   ) one can a day.  It sounds like Pulmicare. 


tendon nutrition? sm
Subject: tendon nutrition? sm

possibility of a tendon rupture if there is chronic inflammation around the tendon or even if there is "tendon nutrition" from the screw.
nutrition support s/l -magic cup-
Subject: nutrition support s/l -magic cup-

Adult female patient, malnourished.  On discharge med list:  1.  ProCel 1 packet daily.  2.  s/l -magic cup- 1 p.o. nightly.  It sounds pretty clear but just can't find this!   TIA!!


PatPey, thanks for that nutrition site!
Subject: PatPey, thanks for that nutrition site!

That little tip of yours has already proven tremendously helpful for me!  Thanks!    
Maybe bowels AND nutrition running together? nm
Subject: Maybe bowels AND nutrition running together? nm

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Based on the value (5.3) and the fact that it is listed with the electrolytes, could be potassium.
Subject: Based on the value (5.3) and the fact that it is listed with the electrolytes, could be potassium.

But that's not close to "moid."  I think I would leave a blank.
Darn!! I also thought it might be a nutrition drink, something -cal. Sorry. nm
Subject: Darn!! I also thought it might be a nutrition drink, something -cal. Sorry. nm


maybe Vitaneed, sm for link to enteral nutrition formulas
Subject: maybe Vitaneed, sm for link to enteral nutrition formulas

http://www.drugs.com/cons/vitaneed.html
electrolytes (Carbon dioxide; chloride; potassium; sodium) levels? nm
Subject: electrolytes (Carbon dioxide; chloride; potassium; sodium) levels? nm


Vivonex: Enteral nutrition formulas are used as nutritional replacements for patients who are unable
Subject: Vivonex: Enteral nutrition formulas are used as nutritional replacements for patients who are unable to get enough nutrients in their diet


I guess it could be intravenous, but I'll turn in a blank rather than guess. Thanks!!!
Subject: I guess it could be intravenous, but I'll turn in a blank rather than guess. Thanks!!!


fluid
Subject: fluid

cloudy
IV fluid/ESL/help
Subject: IV fluid/ESL/help

The patient has tube feeds, uti acute gastric tract, & dehydration.  She was continued on IV fluids.  Doctor says the IV fluids are called~~~S/L cit-twin-flagyn??
IV fluid help.
Subject: IV fluid help.

This patient is elderly and has stopped eating for a couple of days.  Doctor says what s/l "will give him IV fluid, normal saline with 10 of K at 100 an hour over the next 24 hours."  (Assume K is potassium?)Does this sound correct?  I'm not too familiar with this kind of stuff.  Thanks.
62 cc of fluid
Subject: 62 cc of fluid


full fluid WBC
Subject: full fluid WBC

Urinalysis:  Positive nitrite with large leukocytes, "full fluid" WBC.


Just a WAG, maybe ______ fluid (nm)
Subject: Just a WAG, maybe ______ fluid (nm)

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ascitic fluid?
Subject: ascitic fluid?

Are you talking about ascitic fluid, as in ascites?
Also acidotic fluid
Subject: Also acidotic fluid

I usually use ascitic  for ascites, i.e., carcinoma
its "something" fluid
Subject: its "something" fluid

x
air-fluid level nm
Subject: air-fluid level nm


fluid was aspirated. nm
Subject: fluid was aspirated. nm


Type of fluid
Subject: Type of fluid

Under sterile precautions, attempt was made to aspirate the joint but it only gave up about 2 cc of ______ fluid.

This was removed from an ankle. I don't know if the doctor got tongue tied or what, but it sounds like he's say "gerary" fluid. Any guesses?
serosanquineous fluid?? nm
Subject: serosanquineous fluid?? nm

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500 ml of S-PEN ? (some kind of iv fluid?)
Subject: 500 ml of S-PEN ? (some kind of iv fluid?)

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installation of the fluid. nm
Subject: installation of the fluid. nm

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Perigallbladder fluid?
Subject: Perigallbladder fluid?

Physician dictated perigallbladder fluid. . .should this be changed to pericholecystic fluid?


cc's versus ccs of fluid?
Subject: cc's versus ccs of fluid?


It is air-fluid gas exchange
Subject: It is air-fluid gas exchange


Does he say fluid before collection?
Subject: Does he say fluid before collection?

That would make more sense and would be typed fluid collection, swelling. Could be he just omitted that word.
excess fluid maybe? n/m
Subject: excess fluid maybe? n/m


fluid draining?
Subject: fluid draining?


yes, good fluid ROM sm
Subject: yes, good fluid ROM sm

fluid in this case meaning:


 


3 : showing a smooth easy style  *fluid movements*


oooop yes should be ml of fluid
Subject: oooop yes should be ml of fluid


s/l acrus fluid [eye]
Subject: s/l acrus fluid [eye]

The pressure was brought down with topical antiglaucoma medication and release of some ____ fluid.


I've looked up acrus, acris, acrous, ecrus, etc., but I haven't been able to confirm anything.  Any help is greatly appreciated! 


aqueous fluid
Subject: aqueous fluid

The clear, watery fluid circulating in the chamber of the eye between the cornea and the lens
How about bursitic fluid?
Subject: How about bursitic fluid?

Would that be bursal fluid?
serous fluid
Subject: serous fluid

nm
dullness and fluid wave nm
Subject: dullness and fluid wave nm

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given a liter and a half of fluid.
Subject: given a liter and a half of fluid.

given a liter and a half of fluid.