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It is decubitus/decubiti. if you want or not.

Posted By: aw on 2008-11-05
In Reply to: Like doctors know it all???? - cj

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!




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    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

    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

    :
    The singular and plural forms are decubitus. No decubiti. And
    Subject: The singular and plural forms are decubitus. No decubiti. And

    s
    It is the plural form of decubitus so type plural decubiti
    Subject: It is the plural form of decubitus so type plural decubiti

    Dorland's says the plural of decubitus stays as decubitus. nm
    Subject: Dorland's says the plural of decubitus stays as decubitus. nm

    s
    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 ulcers
    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.
    decubiti (bed sores, etc.)
    Subject: decubiti (bed sores, etc.)

    No such word as decubiti.
    Subject: No such word as decubiti.

    x
    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

    x
    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

    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

    bedsore..
    Subject: bedsore..

    and also Stedman's.

    It is correct Latin grammar

    decubitus, pl. decubiti

    In medical language

    decubitus ulcer, pl. decubitus ulcerS

    decubitus, maybe
    Subject: decubitus, maybe

    nm
    Decubitus
    Subject: Decubitus

    According to the CNA who accompanied her she also has several stage 2 sacral s/l decubitae and a history of normocytic anemia.


    TIA!!!

    ? decubitus
    Subject: ? decubitus

    No it's not. Seems like it should be, but it is not. Always decubitus. nm
    Subject: No it's not. Seems like it should be, but it is not. Always decubitus. nm

    x
    Decubitus
    Subject: Decubitus

    The plural of decubitus is not decubiti. Being a fourth declension Latin word ending in 'us,' decubitus is both singular and plural.
    Decubitus
    Subject: Decubitus

    I have looked in my Stedman's Medical Dictionary and the plural of decubitus is in fact decubitus not decubiti as I also thought.
    S/L Tegrasore for decubitus? TIA NM
    Subject: S/L Tegrasore for decubitus? TIA NM

    Pleural of decubitus?
    Subject: Pleural of decubitus?

    Pleural of decubitus?  Is it decubiti?


    TIA.


     

    pleural of decubitus
    Subject: pleural of decubitus

    decubiti
    Decubitus ulcer
    Subject: Decubitus ulcer

    Howdy,


    I'm stuck on an ointment for decubitus ulcers, sounds like bethane ointment?


     


    Thanks!

    decubitus ulcer
    Subject: decubitus ulcer

    Just a guess, but can you hear Bacitracin ointment?
    You are correct, always decubitus
    Subject: You are correct, always decubitus

    decubitus view
    Subject: decubitus view

    hope this helps ya!
    decubitus ulcer
    Subject: decubitus ulcer

    My dear ESL speaker s/l he is saying "Patient was hospitalized with a DIE-CUBA-TUS ulcer and she is now on VIE-KIN therapy."


    Anything similar to a decubitus ulcer? And what kind of therapy?


    Have been searching and searching to no avail.


    Thanks to anyone who can help. Wish I had a prize to offer.

    decubitus view
    Subject: decubitus view

    PLEURAL ??????????????decubitus????????
    Subject: PLEURAL ??????????????decubitus????????

    This should be PLURAL !!!!

    YOU CALL THIS WELL RESPECTED?
    GIVE ME A BREAK !!

    This is PLAIN BS AND YOU DON'T EVEN notice it !

    OMG -MERCY ON YOU !
    decubitus is not a noun
    Subject: decubitus is not a noun

    it's an adjective. So it doesn't have a plural form.

    In terms of pleural vs plural, it's easy for an MT to make this mistake. Like, the abdominal snowman...It's an occupational hazard.

    d.

    decubitus is an adjective and cannot stand alone...sm
    Subject: decubitus is an adjective and cannot stand alone...sm

    such as, decubitus position, decubitus ulcer. The plural wof decubitus ulcer would be decubitus ulcers.
    First of all, decubitus is not a noun it is an adjective. sm
    Subject: First of all, decubitus is not a noun it is an adjective. sm

    as in decubitus position, decubitus ulcer (which is what you are talking about). the definition of decubitus is "lying down". So decubitus ulcer means an ulcer from lying down in one position causing ischemia to the area.
    Probably sacral decubitus ulcer.
    Subject: Probably sacral decubitus ulcer.

    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.


    decubitus (d-kbi-ts)



    1. The position of the patient in bed; e.g., dorsal decubitus, lateral decubitus. See: decubitus film
    2. Sometimes used in referring to a decubitus ulcer.

    [L. decumbo, to lie down]

    Hoo Boy, Could it be cytokine therapy for decubitus ulcers? nm
    Subject: Hoo Boy, Could it be cytokine therapy for decubitus ulcers? nm

    nm
    decubitus ulcer/ vacuum therapy
    Subject: decubitus ulcer/ vacuum therapy

    Looks like my QA wins the prize.


    decubitus ulcer   vacuum therapy


    My ESL speaker's version sounded like DIE-CUBA-TUSS and VY-COM therapy


    Donut ya luv dem ESL dox?

    http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/decubitus
    Subject: http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/decubitus

    x
    Possibly decubitus? Patient position on table. n/t
    Subject: Possibly decubitus? Patient position on table. n/t

    For decubitus prevention, s/l multi-partis beads while recumbent
    Subject: For decubitus prevention, s/l multi-partis beads while recumbent

    Very true, the adverb/modifier explains if there is more than one, for example, decubitus ulcer, etc
    Subject: Very true, the adverb/modifier explains if there is more than one, for example, decubitus ulcer, etc

    nm

    You mean plural, eh? Go to www.onelook.com, type in decubitus, then click on the Dorland's link
    Subject: You mean plural, eh? Go to www.onelook.com, type in decubitus, then click on the Dorland's link

    s
    is there a position s/l Dutch? left lateral decubitus position?
    Subject: is there a position s/l Dutch? left lateral decubitus position?

    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.

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