pulmonary emboli, embolus, embolism

So I have an account that actually *wants* all dictated acronyms to be typed out (different, I know). Just wondering in the case of "PE" as in "no evidence of "PE" or "had a PE in the past" how can we be certain whether the dictator means pulmonary embolism or pulmonary embolus? ...

Here is what I hear... I have ruled out associated aspiration pneumonia and s/l deb pulmonary emboli. ...

the mass appearing area on the chest x-ray is more likely "suclea" ? thanks! ...

Under pulmonary in PE it s/l EDI ration 1.5:1. ...

biopsy filamentous bacterium question Nocardia versus s/l actino ...

I'm having huge problems with this pulmonary dictation. "Chest CT 2010, no interstitial fibrosis. Mild linear (s/l clinical) scarring in the lower lobes, right middle lobe, and lingual. PFTs-moderate restrictive lung disease. (s/l Mild decrease and diffuse in capacity.) Repeat PFTs - no significant change - (s/l duke) pulmonary - diffusion problem. (s/l also 2 homo 2.) Desats." On the 'also 2 homo 2', she does seem like she is stumbling over her word ...

"She continues to require O2. She did see a pulmonologist who agreed with the management of pulmonary s/l processees. She feels that her left arm is actually less stiff now that she has had the EMG." I was wondering if the word could be either processes or prostheses. This is a rheumatologist, so she doesn't cover much on the subject of the patient's pulmonary issues. ...

"Lower extremity edema - pulmonary hypertension. Most likely s/l 'claws up'." ...

Right upper lobe anterolateral segment irregular noncalcified mass, size 2.5 cm with a pleural tag and local pleural inflammatory reaction versus infiltration with possible small right S/L *PRE-CORE-I-NAL" at 2 o'clock, small lymph node as well as a right lower lobe prominent pulmonary artery. ...

could be MSC or MSE pulmonary. Thank you for any help. ...

What I hear: Moderate cylindrical bronchiectasis with normal alpha92%, subchloric and the IDG studies. The highlighted words I cannot figure out. Help please! Thanks! ...

Grateful for any help. S/l Flonil, flonel, flonelle ...

This pt has pulmonary nodules. As dictated: Repeat CT of the chest shows no change in these bilateral small areas of s/l ground valescent opacification. and I repeat...I am not a radiology MT and appreciate your help!!!!!! ...

I have a dictator that is saying "status post _____ for pulmonary fibrosis" numerous times during this report. Sounds like she is saying "BOLT"???? Any ideas? Thanks in advance :) ...

Doctor is performing a median sternotomy and it s/ he says Pulmonary tool vent was placed. What could this be? Thank you! ...

What is the correct way to transcribe FEF 25-75%? Since the BOS says to write percentages 25% to 75% instead of using a dash, is that how the name of the test is supposed to be transcribed, FEF 25% to 75%? ...

The patient is referred with fever, chills and progressive shortness of breath with a history of IV drug abuse and alcoholism. The patient is a poorly-nourished 44-year-old Hispanic male in "s/l seria desperator" distress and agitated. Could the doctor mean severe respiratory distress? ...

"CTAPSE ??? or CTA PSE was reduced 1.3 to 1.6 (Sounds like he is saying TAPS...??? Tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) - BEX ...

Speaking in a patient with COPD and on examinatoin he is saying,.. The patient is complaining of tik-it-nea. This is an ESl doctor. THanks. ...

Her pulmonary status was evaluated by s/l "cans" to look for pulmonary emboli. He is not saying scans. TIA ...

s/l Chlorix catheter. This is a pulmonary file. It may be some kind of a chest tube, but i cant find it anywhere. ...

This doctor is doing a pulmonary exam and says "no eedae or gothy" and I'm not familiar with these words and have not found anything remotely like this. It is possible she is describing heart sounds as she is bouncing all around in this dictation. HELP! ...

Patient has pulmonary hypertension and is on sildenafil and s/l lethirus. What is it?? I feel like I should know what this is, but I just can't get it. Can anyone help? Thanks. ...

"There is diffuse s/l desenal adenopathy." This is a heavy ESL dictator, so if someone could even point th way to what kind of adenopathy or lymphadenopathy someone with lung problems might have, I'd appreciate it. ...

ASSESSMENT AND PLAN: Pulmonary toileting. The patient will use a s/l "cuck-ugh-la" 8 to 10 times a day. ...

pulmonary emboli, embolus, embolism - mt

emboli-us-ism - babs

Thank you very much - mt

You're welcome... :] nm - babs

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