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sutures - Do you type 3-0 or spell it out as in three-zero? - LHMT


Posted: Jul 14, 2011

I am new at transcribing op reports.  Physician is discussing sutures and I am wondering about the proper way to type this.  Do you type 3-0 or spell it out as in three-zero?  Thanks!

3-0 is correct - x

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3-0 suture - LHMT

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Thanks so much!

3.0 - LHMT

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Thank you!


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