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PT 94% on room air???? - Colleen

Posted: Jan 08, 2010

It is obvious she is referring to the pulse ox, but I can not figure out what PT could mean in this context. Has anyone heard this before, and if so, what does it stand for?

Thanks!

are you sure doc isn't saying "pO2" fast, s/l PT?? - vnolan

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nm

Just listended to it again. I don't hear anything - resembling an "O" sound at all

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longshot, but I'm wondering if doc isn't just reading notes and saying "pt"....s - vnolan

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...as in "patient" is 94%...??

I guess that is possible but I am not sure I want - Colleen

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to take that chance. Usually this dictator is pretty clear. You know, I think I will just send this one in with a blank there and wait and see what QA comes up with. Weird though. Thanks for your help, both of you.

I agree - best to leave a blank nm - vnolan

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