bowel rest?
Posted By: LHMT on 2008-09-04
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Subject: bowel rest?
Dictation states "Patient was started on an IV antibiotic with Flagyl and Zosyn and placed on bowel rest with IV fluids." Sounds something like bowarest - is there a medication similar to this? Not sure if bowel rest make sense? Thanks!
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Bowel Rest
Subject: Bowel Rest
I need to know what the protocal is for bowel rest. Does anyone have a clue? Thanks
bowel rest, maybe?
Subject: bowel rest, maybe?
you are correct...bowel rest
Subject: you are correct...bowel rest
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rest looks okay.....nm
Subject: rest looks okay.....nm
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The rest looks okay then?
Subject: The rest looks okay then?
bed rest
Subject: bed rest
According to English dictionary, it should be typed as two separate words.
Bowel
Subject: Bowel
This is a CT result. Is it mild 'stranding' around loops of small bowel?
Thanks!
What is the rest of the sentence?
Subject: What is the rest of the sentence?
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Here's the rest of the paragraph. I need someone to look at this.
Subject: Here's the rest of the paragraph. I need someone to look at this.
This is listed under the PMH: Do these numbers look right? My question is really the
"FEF 25 to 75 1.66 (65%). " Does this look right? not sure how to type the 75 1.66. ... MD says it like this:
"FEF 25 to 75 one point six six and parentheseses 65%"
Pulmonary – status post pulmonary embolus, status post a prolonged road trip. Coumadin was discontinued in April and MTHFR Heterozygote with an elevated homocysteine level. She has been maintained on Folate. She has also been treated for asthma. Pulmonary function tests in December of 2002 demonstrated a FEV1 of 1.86 (79%), and FVC of 2.41 (83%) an FEV1 of 77% and FEF 25 to 75 1.66 (65%). In March of 2004, a diagnostic polysomnogram demonstrated obesity, hypoventilation; no evidence of obstructive sleep apnea. She has been maintained on 2 liters q.h.s. A repeat study in June of 2005 confirmed that treatment.
the rest of the sentence
Subject: the rest of the sentence
It is recommended that the patient have a s/l "seizure" and cystoscopy with dilation under general anesthesia. (entire sentence)
What's the rest of the sentence? (sm)
Subject: What's the rest of the sentence? (sm)
I would guess it's "____________ of the esophagus." Clostridium difficile? Dunno, need more info.
where's the rest of the context? Help us help you. thanks!
Subject: where's the rest of the context? Help us help you. thanks!
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OP is correct as far as the rest of the sm
Subject: OP is correct as far as the rest of the sm
world is concerned, but it should be 3-4-mm for MT.
conjunctivae - don't know the rest
Subject: conjunctivae - don't know the rest
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pancreatic rest
Subject: pancreatic rest
P.S. re the rest of the sentence
Subject: P.S. re the rest of the sentence
I think it should read:
The patient’s MRI results showed L3-L4 grade I anterolisthesis of L4 on L3, causing severe narrowing of the lateral recess (or recesses).
Is the rest correct then??
Subject: Is the rest correct then??
each within normal limits ???
read below for rest.
Subject: read below for rest.
There is 3+ bacteria noted. ?? was positive. There is no evidence of glucose or ketones. (Sorry it was cut off original)
Got part of it, need help with rest
Subject: Got part of it, need help with rest
Sent for cytology for s/l fat stain.
This doctor has a very pronounced southern accent and hard to understand (and I'm from the south)!
Roto-Rest ?
Subject: Roto-Rest ?
The Roto-Rest. ® bed is often used for patients who have not yet under- gone stabilization. .... The head of the bed must be as low as tolerated (measured by pulmonary function) ...
Bowel loops? nm
Subject: Bowel loops? nm
small bowel ???
Subject: small bowel ???
Could anyone help me with this. Not sure what he is saying.
The small bowel s/l murals or better and appears normal throughout.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Jan
Small bowel ???
Subject: Small bowel ???
Yes, that would be helpful. Here is most of the paragraph:
A small bowel series was performed alternating AP and PA studies at 15-minute intervals for 2 hours. The small bowel {s/l murals or better} and appears normal throughout. There is no unsual dilatation, segmentation, or mass lesion.
What is bowel obstruction??
Subject: What is bowel obstruction??
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Have NEVER seen "small bowel"
Subject: Have NEVER seen "small bowel"
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Bowel s/l "apne"
Subject: Bowel s/l "apne"
Pt is using Percocet, which may be causing bowel s/l "apne", but cannot find anything like that. Can anyone help?
bowel atony?
Subject: bowel atony?
bowel apne
Subject: bowel apne
That's it!!! Thank you soooo much...
The levels consistently rest between
Subject: The levels consistently rest between
Context? The rest of the sentence?
Subject: Context? The rest of the sentence?
Can't get it from what you've posted as bronchoscopies aren't accidental.
Rest of message inside
Subject: Rest of message inside
Chondrodermatitis nodularis chronica helicis (CNH) is a common, benign, painful condition of the helix or antihelix of the ear
do you mean "thoracoscopy? " Don't understand the rest of your s/l. nm
Subject: do you mean "thoracoscopy? " Don't understand the rest of your s/l. nm
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SMAC normal, except......and the rest..sm
Subject: SMAC normal, except......and the rest..sm
Doubtful he is saying the meaning of SMAC....they don't usually, though they do with the CBC = complete blood profile.....
I think he/she is saying SMAC normal, except........etc., etc.
Oh - didn't see the rest - probably mesoappendix.
Subject: Oh - didn't see the rest - probably mesoappendix.
don't know the others without hearing
Great. I should have included the rest
Subject: Great. I should have included the rest
of the sentence, viscous lidocaine with food. Now it makes sense. Something new everytime for me. Thanks a bunch.
casts - the rest is correct
Subject: casts - the rest is correct
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That is awesome, thanks for letting the rest of us know!
Subject: That is awesome, thanks for letting the rest of us know!
I'm sorry, how stupid of me, did not see the rest of your message... will keep looking.
Subject: I'm sorry, how stupid of me, did not see the rest of your message... will keep looking.
Not sure about the rest, but maybe trich = trichomonas?
Subject: Not sure about the rest, but maybe trich = trichomonas?
intraocular - the rest sounds right nm
Subject: intraocular - the rest sounds right nm
nm
I think the first word is quiescent, not sure about the rest nm
Subject: I think the first word is quiescent, not sure about the rest nm
What are the rest of the meds? Diagnosis?
Subject: What are the rest of the meds? Diagnosis?
any clues in rest of report? sm
Subject: any clues in rest of report? sm
i've never heard ORIF refer to the abdomen either...did they mention any past surgical history? hip replacement? or femoral fracture? any other clues?
Subclavian? What is the rest of the sentence? NM
Subject: Subclavian? What is the rest of the sentence? NM
nm
necrosis maybe? What's the rest of the sentence?
Subject: necrosis maybe? What's the rest of the sentence?
Rest pain is correct nm
Subject: Rest pain is correct nm
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I think it is "teardrop ovalocytes" - as far as the rest,
Subject: I think it is "teardrop ovalocytes" - as far as the rest,
it looks right, but I'm questioning the "etc" - not sure that sounds right.
any clues in rest of report? sm
Subject: any clues in rest of report? sm
there is 'Agrocide' but it's used as a topical scabicide (lindane) not a "dressing"...
foreign bowel movements
Subject: foreign bowel movements
The pt is moving his bowels twice a day s/l foreign bowel movements.
He had constipation on Detrol. Now he is off it.
Tinjum bowel habits?
Subject: Tinjum bowel habits?
I can't figure out what this doctor is saying. He is decribing the patients bowel habits. It sounds like he is saying "Tinjum" bowel habits. Any suggestions?
Slash8789
could it be "changing" bowel habits???
Subject: could it be "changing" bowel habits???
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