would they say a standard s/l procto-position for anoscopy & proctoscopy
Posted By: help on 2007-09-28
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Procto position probably short for proctoscopic position. nm
Subject: Procto position probably short for proctoscopic position. nm
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How about anoscopy.
Subject: How about anoscopy.
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Maybe proctoscopy? but no way of knowing for sure if it is cut off
Subject: Maybe proctoscopy? but no way of knowing for sure if it is cut off
nm
yes. cysto + proctoscopy.
Subject: yes. cysto + proctoscopy.
x.
listen for orthotopic position (meaning normal or usual position). nm
Subject: listen for orthotopic position (meaning normal or usual position). nm
is there a position s/l Dutch? left lateral decubitus position?
Subject: is there a position s/l Dutch? left lateral decubitus position?
semi-Fowler position one similar to Fowler's position but with the head less elevated
Subject: semi-Fowler position one similar to Fowler's position but with the head less elevated
It's not a company standard
Subject: It's not a company standard
it is an AAMT standard
Standard would be 24-48 hours from what
Subject: Standard would be 24-48 hours from what
I have done all of these years, but some physicians will allow you more time as long as you are reliable. It also depends upon whether they use it for billing purposes.
Phalanges used to be the standard
Subject: Phalanges used to be the standard
But more and more I am hearing phalanxes.
New standard states:
Subject: New standard states:
And I quote: "Numerals, or figures, stand out from the surrounding text and serve a functional purpose in medical reports, where they should be used almost exclusively as opposed to spelled-out numbers.
Exceptions: Judgment and discretion are need when deciding but adjacent numbers require one to be spelled out to avoid confusion.
Use a comma to separate adjacent unrelated numerals if neither can be readily expressed in words and the sentence cannot be readily reworded.
Use numerals for fractions.
Spell out numbers that begin a sentence.
Zero is always spelled out when it stands alone.
Spell out numbers used as pronouns.
That should get you started!
I agree that's the standard, but over
Subject: I agree that's the standard, but over
the years have learned there can be exceptions, sometimes just because the customer says so ! :)
Only thing CP said was to use standard which is
Subject: Only thing CP said was to use standard which is
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3 standard deviations *nm*
Subject: 3 standard deviations *nm*
x
If it is not a standard abbreviation you should
Subject: If it is not a standard abbreviation you should
not be "guessing" as to what he/she means. If you have an account that you have to expand, I would flag it and go on.
Standard exam?
Subject: Standard exam?
Standard exam: His TMs are clear. Nasal mucosa shows some erythema and edema.
I keep hearing "standard exam" in front of some subcategories under physical exam, would this be accurate. Thanks.
standard Fogerty clamp? sm
Subject: standard Fogerty clamp? sm
The only "stoddard" clamp I could find was a test-tube clamp. Here is a link to some of the Fogarty clamps.
http://www.cardinal.com/mps/brands/vmueller/cosgrove.pdf.
hip replacement - a standard 0 s/l Neckglend?
Subject: hip replacement - a standard 0 s/l Neckglend?
SBE for standard base excess measure? All I can think of. sm
Subject: SBE for standard base excess measure? All I can think of. sm
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Standard rule of thumb, (no pun intended)
Subject: Standard rule of thumb, (no pun intended)
if it sticks out in the report like a sore thumb and draws undue attendion, then capitalize the first letter not the whole word, i.e. Dermabond.
SUV for standard uptake values? See info.
Subject: SUV for standard uptake values? See info.
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I thought you used decimals for metric and fractions for standard...
Subject: I thought you used decimals for metric and fractions for standard...
and I think you need another decimal place
0.0038-inch-diameter
or
1/38,000-inch-diameter (but this = 0.0000263)
and now I really have a headache!
Ventricular drain placement. Standard landmarks were used and
Subject: Ventricular drain placement. Standard landmarks were used and
measured 10 cm posterior from the s/l gamela and 3 cm lateral to rt mid-pupillary line.
Find info on standard trial head. sm
Subject: Find info on standard trial head. sm
or trial head standard.
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we used standard s/l var-ous technique to enter the abdomen (for kidney transplant).
Subject: we used standard s/l var-ous technique to enter the abdomen (for kidney transplant).
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Standard leads are typically denoted by roman numerals.
Subject: Standard leads are typically denoted by roman numerals.
doing a kidney transplant...We used standard s/l ver-ous technique to enter the abdomen.
Subject: doing a kidney transplant...We used standard s/l ver-ous technique to enter the abdomen.
Standard RIPE therapy: four drugs---isoniazid (INH) rifampin (RIF), ethambutol (EMB) and pyrazinamid
Subject: Standard RIPE therapy: four drugs---isoniazid (INH) rifampin (RIF), ethambutol (EMB) and pyrazinamide (PZA)
physical exam: neck shows no s/l N-S-E? looking for a standard abbrev. used for neck. nm
Subject: physical exam: neck shows no s/l N-S-E? looking for a standard abbrev. used for neck. nm
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QA Position
Subject: QA Position
Does any one know of a full-time QA position that's open?
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QA position
Subject: QA position
I have been transcribing over 10 years and am thinking of applying for QA. Anybody have any similar experience and suggestions/comments on their experiences? I work for MQ and get paid by the line -- have no idea how they pay their QA - is it by the report, hour or ?? Thanks so much!
or perhaps "W" position.
Subject: or perhaps "W" position.
I know that does not start with a P but that is usually what they say to avoid, the W position where they sit with knees folded back and feet to the sides. And they tell them to sit in the "indian" position to correct it.
POSITION
Subject: POSITION
Hi, thanks, that was one of my sounds like that I added to my comments when I sent it in. I guess they call the surgical table the "bed" now, maybe? I still think it is the same as reverse Trendelenburg (from the olden days when I worked in an OR), but I was not there now, right? Thanks and when I find out I'll let you know. Sometimes I feel so old and deaf! (But then again he was not the best "enunciator" on the block either).
Maybe one-position?
Subject: Maybe one-position?
Position
Subject: Position
Yes, it is a beach chair position.
Position
Subject: Position
Head upright recumbent position. Just check this out.
s/l HS position?
Subject: s/l HS position?
spot of tenderness just outside anal verge on buttock at about 5'clock in an HS position.
Is it A standard modified Hardinge approach or Harding approach?
shows both ways when I Google it. Thankis
s/l pedrosal position for TAH
Gotta get that Stedman's!
The dorsal position.
Probably just saying "in the dorsal position."
No cap. It's just the way they position the patient. nm
Subject: No cap. It's just the way they position the patient. nm
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maybe DISI position
Subject: maybe DISI position
Yes, Rose position. You got it.
Subject: Yes, Rose position. You got it.
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9 o'clock position
Subject: 9 o'clock position
? supine position
Subject: ? supine position
Young boy is having surgery on toe. Placed in s/l calva supine position. It almost sounds like he might be saying careful or covered or comfortable. Any ideas? Thanks
dependent position
Subject: dependent position
hanging down to the side
Surgical position
Subject: Surgical position
 Lap chole and after the second set of trocars were placed he states, "The patient was then placed in the head upright _________ position." Sounds like beta, Is this the same as reverse Trendelenburg? He continues on with the rest of the case. Somebody save me here. I think I need a Miracle Ear.
nevermind... it is a position
Subject: nevermind... it is a position
He says more than once "amigo" position.
Subject: He says more than once "amigo" position.
s/l "semi fal er" position
Subject: s/l "semi fal er" position
For left temporal sebaceous cyst removal, patient placed in "semi fal er" position
thanks
Position of mass - help?
I know if we're doing a location of something on the body, we type 1 o'clock. I have a mass at one-thirty. How is that typed? Thanks!
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