When is it appropriate to use the degree sign or actually type out the word degrees?
Posted By: sm on 2008-01-02
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Physical therapist dictates measurement at 10-1/2 degrees (how do you put the half degree)? (nm)
Subject: Physical therapist dictates measurement at 10-1/2 degrees (how do you put the half degree)? (nm)
Do you type it 98 degrees or do you use the degrees symbol.
Subject: Do you type it 98 degrees or do you use the degrees symbol.
Do you type it 98 degrees or do you use the degrees symbol.
Also, what is the correct way to type x-ray? X-ray??
degree sign
Subject: degree sign
According to the new AAMT guidelines, it states that the degree symbol should not be used as it can easily be not seen or mistaken as a dot on the paper. 90-degrees.
Alt + 0186 will give you the degree sign.
Subject: Alt + 0186 will give you the degree sign.
Hold the Alt key then type 0186 and let go of the Alt key. You can find it in the character map under Accessories I think.
I was taught to type out degrees sm
Subject: I was taught to type out degrees sm
If it were a 30 degree angle or something, I would type it 30-degree. If it is 30 degrees, I would type it like that without the hyphen.
how to type degree
Subject: how to type degree
I need help in deciding how to type degree. Should it be like 30 degree or should it be 30 withe symbol for degree. Hope someone can help. Want it to be correct if there is a correct way.
I always type out degree (sm)
Subject: I always type out degree (sm)
just because those are my instructions, as the client(s) doesn't have the ability to print out the little degree symbol...or so I'm told.
I usually type it as first degree AV block...nm
Subject: I usually type it as first degree AV block...nm
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I would type 10-mm, 0-degree telescope.
Subject: I would type 10-mm, 0-degree telescope.
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-2 degrees dorsiflexion, or minus 2 degrees dorsiflexion--brain freeze thanks
Subject: -2 degrees dorsiflexion, or minus 2 degrees dorsiflexion--brain freeze thanks
Pt does have a 70 degree popliteal angle. Would the 70 degree be correct? sm
Subject: Pt does have a 70 degree popliteal angle. Would the 70 degree be correct? sm
I know with the tibiofemoral angle it is usually 7 degrees (or low numbers).
Thanks
there is a "Waddell" sign, maybe he is making up a word?
Subject: there is a "Waddell" sign, maybe he is making up a word?
Sorry, I am not of more help.
Could it be masses sign? And Homans has no apostrophe according to Stedman's ortho word book
Subject: Could it be masses sign? And Homans has no apostrophe according to Stedman's ortho word book
does BOS say anything about degrees?
Subject: does BOS say anything about degrees?
I was wondering which is preferred... typing out degrees or inserting the symbol. Does anyone know what BOS says about this? I have just been typing it out, but I have seen some reports done by other transcriptionists at my company that have the symbol instead. JUST CURIOUS
Could it be 115 degrees? sm
Subject: Could it be 115 degrees? sm
I type ortho all the time and haven't ever heard the docs say 2+15 degrees.
-2 degrees
Subject: -2 degrees
0 degrees or zero degrees? nm
Subject: 0 degrees or zero degrees? nm
nm
I would think 90 degrees but
Subject: I would think 90 degrees but
If you are absolutely certain he said 90 twice, leave the 2nd 90 a blank.
10 degrees? sm.
Subject: 10 degrees? sm.
Is the doctor referring to 10 degrees of internal rotation? Thanks so much for your help.
BOS Ortho degrees
Subject: BOS Ortho degrees
Page 26 angles:
In expressing angles, write out degrees or use degree sign ( º ).
Use the degree sign in imaging studies. If the symbol is not available, spell out degree or degrees.
Use the degree sign with ECG expressions related to QRS axis. If the symbol is not available, spell out degrees. QRS +60º or QRS +60 degrees
Personally, I have to always spell out degrees, because the hospital's system doesn't accept the symbol...it might be a case-by-case thing with whatever account you are workin' on. 
Yes, he means 10 degrees.
Subject: Yes, he means 10 degrees.
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In degrees of ROM or in end range or ROM? I doubt sm
Subject: In degrees of ROM or in end range or ROM? I doubt sm
it is Dupuytren etc. nm
Listened again and it s/l degrees of grab. nm
Subject: Listened again and it s/l degrees of grab. nm
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Degrees of Freedom (DOFs).? nm
Subject: Degrees of Freedom (DOFs).? nm
Symbol for degrees, in physical therapy "E"
Subject: Symbol for degrees, in physical therapy "E"
Does anyone know how to type symbol for degrees in physical therapy: pt can straight leg raise 50E (degrees) inb MSWord
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Meaning 0 to 100 degrees of range of motion, yup!....nm
Subject: Meaning 0 to 100 degrees of range of motion, yup!....nm
nm
type of word
Subject: type of word
I mean this type of word . . .
There are different degrees of how poorly the leaflets of the valve are closing and the resultant
Subject: There are different degrees of how poorly the leaflets of the valve are closing and the resultant
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Write out degrees typically, especially if Fahrenheit, Celcius, etc not stated after. sm
Subject: Write out degrees typically, especially if Fahrenheit, Celcius, etc not stated after. sm
BOS states you can use the symbol if the scale name is given (Celcius, etc.)
Lower case x-ray.... unless beginning a sentence, then cap to X-ray.
abdominal exam: obturator sign, and positiv s/l Zoe-is sign
Subject: abdominal exam: obturator sign, and positiv s/l Zoe-is sign
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Subject: grind test or Galeazzi sign, Gower sign
docs i type for do use this word
Subject: docs i type for do use this word
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Word help.. some type of cellulitis.
Subject: Word help.. some type of cellulitis.
It sounds like the doctor is saying "syphillis" cellulitis. It's on an elder woman's face. Any ideas?
Exactly my thoughts. If it's not a word, I don't type it, but phenagle it.
Subject: Exactly my thoughts. If it's not a word, I don't type it, but phenagle it.
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How would you type this version of the word rales
Subject: How would you type this version of the word rales
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I personally type out the word discontinued. nm
Subject: I personally type out the word discontinued. nm
Cullen sign, Grey Turner sign. No s. nm
Subject: Cullen sign, Grey Turner sign. No s. nm
Lloyd's sign. Look in medical dictionary under sign. NM
Subject: Lloyd's sign. Look in medical dictionary under sign. NM
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She has a positive Tinel's sign, positive Phalen's sign, and positive s/l Durkin's sign.
Subject: She has a positive Tinel's sign, positive Phalen's sign, and positive s/l Durkin's sign.
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Is there a shortcut key to type O2 where the 2 is a smaller font? n/m (use Word)
Subject: Is there a shortcut key to type O2 where the 2 is a smaller font? n/m (use Word)
vestigial? sacral ala is correct, not sure about the word *type* nm
Subject: vestigial? sacral ala is correct, not sure about the word *type* nm
Yes, sounds like a made up word, but I type it all of the time.
Subject: Yes, sounds like a made up word, but I type it all of the time.
nm
No...it's "lay"...type that sentence in Word and see what grammar check does to it.
Subject: No...it's "lay"...type that sentence in Word and see what grammar check does to it.
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s/l 30/70 0 degree
Subject: s/l 30/70 0 degree
cystoscopic lenses. Is this correct?
If you go by BOS, it is 1st-degree.
Subject: If you go by BOS, it is 1st-degree.
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onelook.com is great for look-ups. Type in osteo + * and see what comes up. And Sted's Ortho Word
Subject: onelook.com is great for look-ups. Type in osteo + * and see what comes up. And Sted's Ortho Words
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To clarify, the word "port hole" is NEVER correct. Always type portal
Subject: To clarify, the word "port hole" is NEVER correct. Always type portal
second-degree AV block or 2nd-degree AV block or
Subject: second-degree AV block or 2nd-degree AV block or
second degree AV block (without hyphen) or 2nd degree AV block. 
second-degree A-V block
Subject: second-degree A-V block
This is how it is written in the Stedman's Cardiology book.
70 degree ----- hopkins rod
Subject: 70 degree ----- hopkins rod
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Should it really be a "10 mm 0-degree laparoscope? Please help
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