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Precise reason why Google is unreliable--Stedman's best refs!

Posted By: nm on 2007-04-13
In Reply to: I found it both ways on google. nm - TIA

Subject: Precise reason why Google is unreliable--Stedman's best refs!

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Thanks - I did check Google but for some reason
Subject: Thanks - I did check Google but for some reason

only saw one or two and so wasn't sure.
found on google and in stedman's
Subject: found on google and in stedman's

Maigne test/syndrome, low back pain radiating into the buttocks. Could this be it?
Stedman ortho 2nd & google.com - Ficat -sm
Subject: Stedman ortho 2nd & google.com - Ficat -sm

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That's what I found in Stedman's spellchecker and google
Subject: That's what I found in Stedman's spellchecker and google

jail or gaol
Noun
a prison
Verb
to confine in prison [Old French jaiole cage]

gaoling

A place for the confinement of persons in lawful detention, especially persons awaiting trial under local jurisdiction.

gelding
To castrate

gilding
to goldplate

Is this kind of a joke?


There is a Brown's sign according to Stedman's ENT book and I saw it on Google relating to tym
Subject: There is a Brown's sign according to Stedman's ENT book and I saw it on Google relating to tympanographic documentation


I didn't try Google - only looked in Stedman's Ortho book. I wonder... nm
Subject: I didn't try Google - only looked in Stedman's Ortho book. I wonder... nm

nm
He's a dream dictator - precise in his pronunciation (sm)
Subject: He's a dream dictator - precise in his pronunciation (sm)

Context: It should be noted that the patient has evidence of s/l palm (pom) arthrorheumatosis in both palms which is long-standing and cause no contracture.

Thanks!
Maybe a precise posterior sagittal curvature formed by the radius RIO?
Subject: Maybe a precise posterior sagittal curvature formed by the radius RIO?


reason I said that.....sm
Subject: reason I said that.....sm

In Spanish, there is no *v* - and Spanish-speaking folks could  possibly say affansed for advanced....though I could be wrong.


in Havana, Cuba the license plates actually say HABANA


Your welcome :) P.S. The only reason I know this is because SM
Subject: Your welcome :) P.S. The only reason I know this is because SM

I do hem/onc all day long and the docs do that a lot (give the generic names)...so I have had to learn a few generic/brand names...Sigh. Just call me Dr. Sassee. LOL

You have a good day too :)
The only reason...
Subject: The only reason...

I would be hesitant to number them is because of the coding issue. If I'm not mistaken, each diagnosis is coded for insurance rasons, proper billing, etc.
I have Stedman medical & surgical equipment and words and find that out of my Stedman books (have 4
Subject: I have Stedman medical & surgical equipment and words and find that out of my Stedman books (have 4 others) this is the one I use the most. Just my preference.


and the reason it's on the dangerous...sm
Subject: and the reason it's on the dangerous...sm

abbreviation list is because h.s. (hour of sleep) is confused with half-strength.  *S*
No reason to answer like that.
Subject: No reason to answer like that.

A little rude don't ya think?
Yes, I have drug books, in fact, just got new pharmceutical book from Saunders, 2007. I just could not find it. Sorry I did not look hard enough.

We come onto this board for HELP not to get yelled at or made a fool of. Thanks for nothing.

the only reason I asked about the INR is because....
Subject: the only reason I asked about the INR is because....

usually he says laboratory data and he did not on this report.  He talked about the ECG then just said INR 3.0.  The doctor says type as dictated, so I did not feel it went under ECG thats why I wanted to make sure about the lab, not unless it would appropriately fit under ECG??  Thanks
For me, if that what is said, that is what is typed (within reason).
Subject: For me, if that what is said, that is what is typed (within reason).


Unless it's in their specs (for some reason)...
Subject: Unless it's in their specs (for some reason)...

gram-negative is with a lowercase "g"
Hey, the only reason I had a clue on that one is that - sm
Subject: Hey, the only reason I had a clue on that one is that - sm

...there are Kastenbauers in my family tree. :-) So, your s/l rang a bell.
links not working for some reason. Just SM
Subject: links not working for some reason. Just SM

passthru
Found Potts ligature in Sted's Equip. sm
Tue Jan 20 09:08:52 2004

from Sted's online--

ligature (lig-choor)

A thread, wire, fillet, or the like, tied tightly around a blood vessel, the pedicle of a tumor, or other structure to constrict it.
In orthodontics, a wire or other material used to secure an orthodontic attachment or tooth to an archwire.
[L. ligatura, a band or tie, fr. ligo, to tie]


For some reason I can't find this..what is the difference between
Subject: For some reason I can't find this..what is the difference between

cheloid and keloid??  I know it's scarring but does the spelling matter?  THanks.
FlyBye seems to be the voice of reason....sm
Subject: FlyBye seems to be the voice of reason....sm

Thanks Flybye!  Your posts are simply some of the best on these boards consistently!!  And you confirmed that I am NOT wrong (nor are most of the other posters) so thank you!! 
agree with you, but for a different reason on the ST issue
Subject: agree with you, but for a different reason on the ST issue

crashing. On the other hand, BOS says non is a word that in most cases does not need a hypen, so it does vary in many instances. Non can be combined with the word being used. Noncommental is an example, but there is no hyphenated statement following it.
GI consult, reason for consultation
Subject: GI consult, reason for consultation

All I know so far is that the patient is being seen in GI consultation and she is combative and age 90+.

REASON FOR CONSULTATION sounds like:
"Aerfo biddy bosdus stil."

I'm thinking

Here for _____ stool.

but still clueless. He is ESL, probably Indian.
A good reason to stay away from that doc! nm
Subject: A good reason to stay away from that doc! nm

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The accounts that I ASR are verbatim, therefore, I put exactly what they say (within reason) and if
Subject: The accounts that I ASR are verbatim, therefore, I put exactly what they say (within reason) and if a serious question arises I stick in a QA mark with the appropriate question.


Yes, he is saying four five not forty five. The reason it confuses me
Subject: Yes, he is saying four five not forty five. The reason it confuses me

is because he is not saying 4.5. just four five. Why can't he say the point??? he said it before. YIKES. Is that so hard. LOL Thanks again for your help.
I can't see your entire message for some reason. sm
Subject: I can't see your entire message for some reason. sm

Were you asking if doc may be saying fluticason? If so, he's definitely not saying that.

Entire sentence:

He would very much like to stay off insulin if at all possible. If this is not keeping him under control, may add a s/l glitisone/glutisone type drug.

Thanks for your help.
Fahrenheit...Is there any reason why this word..
Subject: Fahrenheit...Is there any reason why this word..

should be typed with a capital 'F' if it is not at the beginning of a sentence? I am QA'ing and keep seeing this from a particular MT. Just want to make sure.
Thanks so much. That is it. For some reason at 5 something AM all I could hear was pixa?? nm
Subject: Thanks so much. That is it. For some reason at 5 something AM all I could hear was pixa?? nm

nm
Not today. I'm struggling for some reason, so I really do appreciate your help.
Subject: Not today. I'm struggling for some reason, so I really do appreciate your help.


We both have refs for it! Here's 2 more for
Subject: We both have refs for it! Here's 2 more for

for it as Urocrit-K! Hahaha

http://www.sjmercyhealth.org/15157.cfm

http://yalenewhavenhealth.org/library/healthguide/en-us/illnessconditions/topic.asp?hwid=hw204323
Thank you so much! I really appreciate those refs.
Subject: Thank you so much! I really appreciate those refs.

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Here are some refs for you. sm
Subject: Here are some refs for you. sm

Clinical and imaging findings in patients with severe acute ...




The parenchymal pattern was characterized by lesions with unclear edges, consolidation, patchy opacities and high density. ...
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Chest radiography shows small patchy opacities in the right retrocardiac region. Fig. 4. CT shows small patchy opacities in bilateral lower lobe for the ...
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Here are some refs. sm
Subject: Here are some refs. sm

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From a percutaneous left femoral vein approach, a Vena Tech IVC filter (B. Braun, ... due to extrinsic compression by the internal iliac artery aneurysm. ...
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Two refs for you. sm
Subject: Two refs for you. sm

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/drugsatfda/index.cfm


http://www.prescribingreference.com/


Refs for you. sm
Subject: Refs for you. sm

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... type of HAART, HAART duration), immunological factors (nadir and baseline CD4 count, increase from CD4 nadir at baseline, month of response defining CD4 ...
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Treatment Briefs - The Body





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This is the reason we advise you to buy reference books! nm
Subject: This is the reason we advise you to buy reference books! nm

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doc spells this as reason 4 consult....Candidabap?
Subject: doc spells this as reason 4 consult....Candidabap?


Yes I am glad mine are grown for more than one reason.
Subject: Yes I am glad mine are grown for more than one reason.


As I explained to her today, there is no reason for her to be on Zetia instead of please sm
Subject: As I explained to her today, there is no reason for her to be on Zetia instead of please sm

**chloroform** agents. Does this make sense???

oxaliplatin - docs like to say platinum for some reason - no um.
Subject: oxaliplatin - docs like to say platinum for some reason - no um.


T-score refs
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Yergason. See refs
Subject: Yergason. See refs

The first link gives tests by location. Great starting point.


 


http://www.slackbooks.com/view.asp?slackCode=45910


Accuracy of the Speed's and Yergason's tests in detecting biceps ...
The validity of the Yergason's and Speed's tests was evaluated against findings at
... CONCLUSIONS: Although Speed's and Yergason's tests are moderately ...
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end-on vessel. see refs.
Subject: end-on vessel. see refs.

 Review - News from the 2005 Meeting of the RSNA



Innovative x-ray technologies bolster early detection and shorten disparity ... primarily due to end-on vessels seen in cross section, Majdi-Nasab said. ...
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Chest hilar tomograms




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MEDSTUDENTS-RADIOLOGY




Even though chest films are the commonest X-ray examinations performed, they are also one of the ... and the walls of certain larger bronchi seen end-on. ...
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Large Thrombus in the Pulmonary Arteries in a Case of Atrial ...




There were no acute symptoms or chest pain. Clinically, he had cyanosis, ... right pulmonary arteries with multiple end-on vessels and peripheral pruning. ...
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think dilution is it. see refs.
Subject: think dilution is it. see refs.


Blackwell Synergy: Transfus Med, Vol 13, Issue 4, pp. 239-241 ...




... and platelet units associated with antibody dilution and inhibition prevents ... The effect of anti-A isoagglutinins on recipients of group A. British ...
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dermatochalasis. See refs. sm
Subject: dermatochalasis. See refs. sm

eMedicine - Dermatochalasis : Article by Grant G Gilliland, MD




Dermatochalasis - Redundant and lax eyelid skin and muscle is known as dermatochalasis. It is a common finding seen in elderly persons and occasionally in ...
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Handbook of Ocular Disease Management




Dermatochalasis describes a common, physiologic condition seen clinically as sagging of the ... Dermatochalasis is sometimes confused with blepharochalasis. ...
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Here are a few of my derm refs for you. sm
Subject: Here are a few of my derm refs for you. sm

http://dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu/derm/search.cfm


 


http://www.dermsmart.com/encyclopedia/skin_encyclopedia.htm


SCD. See message for refs.
Subject: SCD. See message for refs.

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Sequential Compression Devices - Orthopedics Product Matrix ...





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Practice management guidelines for the management of venous ...





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Maisonneuve fx. See refs.
Subject: Maisonneuve fx. See refs.


Maisonneuve Fracture





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Maisonneuve Fractures





The radiographs show the typical Maisonneuve fracture characteristics. ... Another example of a Maisonneuve fracture can be seen in this radiographs on the ...
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lichenification refs for you. sm
Subject: lichenification refs for you. sm

Derm link for you.


 


http://dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu/derm/cd_lists.cfm


 


lichenification


 



Leathery induration and thickening of the skin with hyperkeratosis, caused by scratching, as in atopic or chronic contact dermatitis.


Is there any good reason posters cannot come back to thank for being helped?
Subject: Is there any good reason posters cannot come back to thank for being helped?