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anybody have any thoughts on the traction ??

Posted By: Tracey on 2008-09-11
In Reply to: two words for Ortho - Tracey

Subject: anybody have any thoughts on the traction ??

s/l kleinharts traction


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yep, means no sinful thoughts or fearful/punishment thoughts.
Subject: yep, means no sinful thoughts or fearful/punishment thoughts.


my first thoughts as well....sm
Subject: my first thoughts as well....sm

but I thought it was strange as they have never said this phrase before.  Sending to QA and see what they think - will keep you posted. 
same thoughts
Subject: same thoughts

I looked up those same definitions. I actually had typed adverse.
Ahhhhh!
Thanks, I will listen again.
My thoughts....
Subject: My thoughts....

That's what I kept finding in doing my research, but like I said that guy needs to speak clearer English......but I guess that would be too easy.  Ha-ha!


Thanks for verifying what I had put down.  I will get this some day, but I am new and just learning.  Thanks for bearing with me.


my thoughts exactly! :)
Subject: my thoughts exactly! :)


My thoughts on this
Subject: My thoughts on this

Diagnoses #1 and #2 sound like they might be both referring to the left knee. #3 sounds like a new thought process to me. My guess on this would be contingent on how the dictation sounded. Is the dictator pausing between 1 and 2? Numbering 1 and 2? If he isn't, my thought would be this:

1. Left knee lateral meniscus tear; osteochondral defect.
2. Right knee degenerative joint disease.
You're welcome and my thoughts
Subject: You're welcome and my thoughts

exactly.  Some people just have to be huffy I guess.  Hang in there. 
a couple of thoughts
Subject: a couple of thoughts

First to address the issue of subcu - Joint Commission created a list several years ago that deals with this wording - and JC trumps BOS.  From Joint Commissions List of Dangerous Abbreviations:


Abbreviation: S.C. or S.Q. (for subcutaneous)


Potential Problem:  Mistaken as SL for sublingual, or "5 every"


Preferred Term:  Write "Sub-Q", "subQ", or "subcutaneously"


As far as what the man was trying to express to you was his opinion that truncated words (partial words used to express a complete word) should be avoided.  Trach is not a word.  Trachea, tracheostomy, etc., are words.  Alk is not a word.  Alkaline is a word.  There are also lab and other words that are commonly acceptable in their abbreviated form, such as INR, CPAP, MRI, etc.


There are acceptable abbreviations of certain words that are commonplace.  For example, lab is widely accepted to represent laboratory.  Exam is acceptable to represent examination.  HIV is another example.


If you understand the difference between the use of an abbreviation and avoiding the use of truncated words, your work will reflect a much clearer intent of the dictation.


Your company needs to decide which side of the fence it wants to sit on, and it appears there may be some changes in your QA future.  If this man is in charge of QA and you want to continue working there, you might want to begin taking note of what he is saying.


my thoughts exactly. No wax in the nose. Not now, not ever. Maybe sm
Subject: my thoughts exactly. No wax in the nose. Not now, not ever. Maybe sm

sinusitis can CAUSE cerumen impaction in the ears but NOT in the nose.
Rudd, you and your family will be in my thoughts. sm
Subject: Rudd, you and your family will be in my thoughts. sm

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Is it two different dx or thoughts, i.e. appendiceal, cystocele...
Subject: Is it two different dx or thoughts, i.e. appendiceal, cystocele...


Your thoughts on how to correctly transcribe this.
Subject: Your thoughts on how to correctly transcribe this.

One doc always says "sub 1st metatarsal" (or 2nd, 3rd, etc).  Should it be sub 1st metarsal, sub-1st metatarsal, 1st submetatarsal or...?
two thoughts; unsure how helpful, but,
Subject: two thoughts; unsure how helpful, but,

This is 1 of many definitions from an "URBAN" dictionary: MACK

mack is a flexible word as a verb; it can be used in pretty much any situation and its meaning will be understood.
Thus, in your case, maybe the dictator chose the word mack as slang for height?.....because 23.5 cm is equal to 9.25 inches. I used this as an example, as I believe you were referring to dietary in a Parkinson patient?....Wish I could assist more.
s/l r3 traction sm
Subject: s/l r3 traction sm

RADIOGRAPHIC REVIEW: She brings in an MRI which shows severe cuff tear arthropathy with a large subacromial bursal effusion, superior migration of the humeral head out of the glenoid with superior migration and articulation with the inferior aspect of the acromion and large rotator cuff tear s/l r3 traction.

ASSESSMENT: Cuff tear arthropathy of the right shoulder.

s/l lux traction
Subject: s/l lux traction

10 pounds of ? s/l lux ? traction to right lower extremity

This is for a hip fracture.

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s/l lux traction
Subject: s/l lux traction

Buck traction
traction s/l
Subject: traction s/l

It talks about patient being treated for back and rib pain and it s/l with "traction of tarver."


Does this make sense?


What is traction of tarver?


traction HELP!
Subject: traction HELP!

Okay, please help!


In my report the dictator says: treated for back and rib pain with traction of ? s/l turgor/tarbor.


So what would it be? with traction of what?


Thanks for any advice you can give me!


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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Patient with thoughts of self destruction without s/l suicidality
Subject: Patient with thoughts of self destruction without s/l suicidality


type of traction
Subject: type of traction

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perfect traction?
Subject: perfect traction?

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no tenderness, masses, dimpling, or inflammation. No __________ s/l perfect traction, inversion, or discharge.


? subluxed traction
Subject: ? subluxed traction


Buck traction
Subject: Buck traction


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Subject: s/l Connor traction

Using s/l Connor traction and external rotation the shoulder was reduced.
it is traction unit...thank you
Subject: it is traction unit...thank you


Thank you, both. Janette, sounds highly likely! Much appreciated. Any thoughts on "Me-TOK-a"?
Subject: Thank you, both. Janette, sounds highly likely! Much appreciated. Any thoughts on "Me-TOK-a"? Still


i would not use a comma. the "and" is the connection for two complete thoughts or statements.
Subject: i would not use a comma. the "and" is the connection for two complete thoughts or statements.


There's a Buck traction in Stedman's. nm
Subject: There's a Buck traction in Stedman's. nm


Crystal - it's Buck's traction......
Subject: Crystal - it's Buck's traction......


Guessing at ligamentous traction? nm
Subject: Guessing at ligamentous traction? nm

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Some kind of traction tower? nm
Subject: Some kind of traction tower? nm


Found out traction tower was sm
Subject: Found out traction tower was sm

invented by Whipple. Found a Dyonics table but nothing else. Sorry. nm
Gardner-Wells tong traction
Subject: Gardner-Wells tong traction

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Subject: traction and acupuncture? adjustment? manipulation?


Hare traction as per Sted's Ortho 4th edition. sm
Subject: Hare traction as per Sted's Ortho 4th edition. sm

Here are a few refs also. Never heard of it too!!


 



Dynamed Hare Traction Splint





Dynamed Hare Traction Splint This unique traction device effectively realigns a fractured femur to proper position, which can reduce pain, restore profusion ...
www.progressivemed.com/emsproducts/Immobilization/hare_traction_splint.htm - 6k - Cached - Similar pages


Hare Traction Splint





Hare Traction Splint - Hare Traction Splint is an innovative traction splint suitable for most leg fractures. Hare Taction Splint sets the industray ...
www.haretractionsplint.com/ - 10k - Cached - Similar pages

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Subject: Man,,,he so clearly says EE before the VATS...yes, vats is it :) Any thoughts on the E?