I believe this excerpt from the BOS covers it
Posted By: OPMT on 2007-10-31
In Reply to: I agree with Z and would do it the same way......nm - OPMT
Subject: I believe this excerpt from the BOS covers it
From page 324 of BOS 2nd Edition:
range
Use the word to (not a hyphen) to indicate a range when the plus sign is used.
Reflexes 2+/4 to 3+/4 in the right lower extremity and 4+/4 on the left.
See range
From pages 347 and 348 of the BOS 2nd Edition:
range
Use numerals. It is acceptable to use a hyphen between the limits of a range if the
following five conditions are met.
1. The phrases “from...to,” “from...through,” “between...and” are not used.
2. Decimals and/or commas do not appear in the numeric values.
3. Neither value contains four or more digits.
4. Neither value is a negative.
5. Neither value is accompanied by a symbol.
When all five conditions are met, a hyphen may be used. (To may be used
instead, even when the conditions are met.)
Our new office hours will be 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Systolic blood pressures were in the 150-180 range.
BP was 120-130 over 80-90
8-12 wbc or 8 to 12 wbc
When any one of the five above conditions is not met, use to (or other appropriate
wording) in place of a hyphen.
3+ to 4+ edema not 3-4+ edema
reflexes 2+/4 to 3+/4
$4 to $5 million
-25 to +48
Weight fluctuated between 120 and 130 pounds.
Platelet counts were 120,000 to 160,000.
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Here is an excerpt from a reference I use :-)
Subject: Here is an excerpt from a reference I use :-)
Vital Signs in Children:
Age Group |
Respiratory Rate |
Heart Rate |
Systolic Blood Pressure |
Weight in kilos |
Weight in pounds |
Newborn |
30 - 50 |
120 - 160 |
50 - 70 |
2 - 3 |
4.5 - 7 |
Infant (1-12 months) |
20 - 30 |
80 - 140 |
70 - 100 |
4 - 10 |
9 - 22 |
Toddler (1-3 yrs.) |
20 - 30 |
80 - 130 |
80 - 110 |
10 - 14 |
22 - 31 |
Preschooler (3-5 yrs.) |
20 - 30 |
80 - 120 |
80 - 110 |
14 - 18 |
31 - 40 |
School Age (6-12 yrs.) |
20 - 30 |
70 - 110 |
80 - 120 |
20 - 42 |
41 - 92 |
Adolescent (13+ yrs.) |
12 - 20 |
55 - 105 |
110 - 120 |
>50 |
>110 |
|
Temperature in Children
Measurement method |
Normal temperature range |
Rectal |
36.6°C to 38°C (97.9°F to 100.4°F) |
Ear |
35.8°C to 38°C (96.4°F to 100.4°F) |
Oral |
35.5°C to 37.5°C (95.9°F to 99.5°F) |
Axillary |
34.7°C to 37.3°C (94.5°F to 99.1°F) |
I guess he's making sure he covers all aspects of the test!
Subject: I guess he's making sure he covers all aspects of the test!
BOS covers the correct usage of these words. I'm not sure why it was included, but I'm glad i
Subject: BOS covers the correct usage of these words. I'm not sure why it was included, but I'm glad it was!
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Subject: Where I work, we have a heading called "Diagnostic Tests". This covers everything. nm
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