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did they state what dermatological condition?

Posted By: MTME on 2008-08-12
In Reply to: Care-Clens- Keri-Clens? Help - bspen

Subject: did they state what dermatological condition?




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no dermatological condition stated
Subject: no dermatological condition stated

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Dermatological term...help please!
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phonically s/l vun-tinge-a-knees or it could start with a b or f.  I have no idea.  I've been looking everywhere and haven't come up with anything even close. 


for what condition?
Subject: for what condition?

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does it state what it is for?
Subject: does it state what it is for?

Ativan?
....definitely a CHF condition??? nm
Subject: ....definitely a CHF condition??? nm

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Can you tell us for what condition it
Subject: Can you tell us for what condition it

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any condition or dx on this pt
Subject: any condition or dx on this pt


condition - nm
Subject: condition - nm

x
Hard to say without state, but..
Subject: Hard to say without state, but..

here is something I use to help wtih hospital names

http://www.superpages.com/?SRC=promo13
S/L newmeric state 96%
Subject: S/L newmeric state 96%

VITAL SIGNS:  His temperature is 102, pulse is in the low 90’s, respirations 12, ** 92%, blood pressure 149/67.  The doctor is giving the vitals I just can't understand the word before 92%  sounds like--- newmeric state--or--newmeric at-- I can't find anything to verify that.  any help???  thank you


s/l newmeric state 96%
Subject: s/l newmeric state 96%

s/b - pulse is in the low 90s w/o the '
s/l newmeric state 92%
Subject: s/l newmeric state 92%

The answer is...room air sats 92%. The "newm" you are hearing is room, and the "eric" is air.
As in state of mind?
Subject: As in state of mind?

not positive though
worsening condition?
Subject: worsening condition?


Oh well in your OP, you didn't state it that way.
Subject: Oh well in your OP, you didn't state it that way.

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rheumatologic condition?
Subject: rheumatologic condition?

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What condition are we treating????? nm
Subject: What condition are we treating????? nm

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I got it.... in a drowsy state... Duh... NM
Subject: I got it.... in a drowsy state... Duh... NM

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Abdomen condition
Subject: Abdomen condition

I can't figure out what he is trying to say.  Any thoughts would be appreciated !!!  There is no masses, distension, apatasclune maglite, fixed hernias.
Don't think so, but what condition is being worked up? nm
Subject: Don't think so, but what condition is being worked up? nm

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perioperative state? Did she just have something done now?? nm
Subject: perioperative state? Did she just have something done now?? nm

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If the condition is given a grade, then (sm)
Subject: If the condition is given a grade, then (sm)

it requires arabic numbers. For types, then it's roman numerals.

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Check your CP, it should state
Subject: Check your CP, it should state

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There is a zig-zag collapse with this condition.
Subject: There is a zig-zag collapse with this condition.


condition or context, please.
Subject: condition or context, please.

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What exactly is the condition this is prescribed for?
Subject: What exactly is the condition this is prescribed for?


I don't know if it is state specific or not,
Subject: I don't know if it is state specific or not,

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State tests.
Subject: State tests.

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what is the patient's condition/complaint? nm
Subject: what is the patient's condition/complaint? nm


That's why the field is in the state it is...no guidelines followed....
Subject: That's why the field is in the state it is...no guidelines followed....

everyone going by their own rules. There is no consistency. And thanks to that we're now pretty much considered non professionals IMO. I say bring on the mandatory licensing/certification to bring the professionalism back to the field!
state? Here is a link with occupations. sm
Subject: state? Here is a link with occupations. sm

http://www.occupationalinfo.org/


 


 


State building inspector? sm
Subject: State building inspector? sm

also with that could be state fire martial and building inspector.
Do you think this is a brand name or describing a condition???nm
Subject: Do you think this is a brand name or describing a condition???nm

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put in the comma, do not abbreviate state nm
Subject: put in the comma, do not abbreviate state nm


thank you any idea with the parative state?
Subject: thank you any idea with the parative state?


What is the patient's condition or diagnosis?
Subject: What is the patient's condition or diagnosis?


Found also a CMC collapse with this condition.
Subject: Found also a CMC collapse with this condition.


What area of the country/state are you in?
Subject: What area of the country/state are you in?


functional "monocular" state. nm
Subject: functional "monocular" state. nm

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Um, it could also be "general condition" - they say that more often than "degenerative"
Subject: Um, it could also be "general condition" - they say that more often than "degenerative" - nm


drugs.com will list by condition
Subject: drugs.com will list by condition


fasting glucose state
Subject: fasting glucose state

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"Trigger" finger is a condition. You are
Subject: "Trigger" finger is a condition. You are

thinking of the finger that pulls the trigger of a gun.
Dorland and Stedman state differently SM
Subject: Dorland and Stedman state differently SM

ostiomeatal (os·tio·me·a·tal) (os”te-o-me-a´təl) [ostium + meatal] pertaining to an opening (ostium) and a meatus, especially in the nasal cavity.

I respect your link, but I can find many words spelled incorrectly on the 'net. One must go with trusted sources.

I made this mistake for years and was never corrected until... well, thats another story!
Hemochromatosis is the iron overload condition. nm
Subject: Hemochromatosis is the iron overload condition. nm

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The 2nd might be postictal state. No idea what lab values
Subject: The 2nd might be postictal state. No idea what lab values

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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]


brain fart.... when you have a city and state
Subject: brain fart.... when you have a city and state

within the body of a report, do you put a comma in between. I feel like my brain just died!

Example... The patient went to a hospital in Orlando Florida. You DO put a comma, right? Do you abbreviate the state?

Gosh I feel stupid!
says risk factors are G2,P2 s/l parative? state with
Subject: says risk factors are G2,P2 s/l parative? state with

a large 10 pound baby.  Then she has a THBASO??? 2 years ago
Adirondacks, upper New York state
Subject: Adirondacks, upper New York state


Could you give the whole sentence and diagnosis/condition please, thanks.
Subject: Could you give the whole sentence and diagnosis/condition please, thanks.