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stent size question - GA_MT
Posted: Mar 17, 2011
I know we are to drop the zero after a decimal when doing lab values, i.e. "hemoglobin was seven point zero" is just written as "hemoglobin was 7", but do you drop the zero after sizes, i.e. "Taxus three point O by twelve mm drug-eluting stent" - is that written 3.0 x 12-mm or 3 x 12-mm? I never can get this straight...any input would be helpful.
Thank you!!! :)
Per BOS3 - sm
[ In Reply To ..]10.3.6 Decimals
Use numerals to express decimal amounts. Use the period as a decimal point or indicator. Always use the decimal form with metric units of measure, even when they are dictated as a fraction. Do not use the decimal form when non-metric units are used; use fractions instead.
EXAMPLE
D: The mass was two and a half centimeters in diameter.
T: The mass was 2.5 cm in diameter.
D: The scar measured 2.5 inches.
T: The scar measured 2-1/2 inches.
Exception: When the originator uses a fraction that cannot be exactly translated into decimals, transcribe as dictated. Likewise, use the decimal form with nonmetric forms of measure when a precise measurement is intended and the fraction form would be both cumbersome and inexact. Two or more places may follow the decimal.
EXAMPLE
D: one third centimeter
T: 1/3 cm
The 0.1816-inch screw was inserted.
When whole numbers are dictated, do not add a decimal point and trailing zero, especially with drug dosage references, because of their potential to be misread (See 9.3.1—The Joint Commission Standards). It also indicates a degree of specificity that, if not dictated, was not intended by the originator.
EXAMPLE
2 mg
not 2.0 mg
However, when the decimal point and zero following a whole number are dictated to emphasize the preciseness of a measurement, e.g., of a pathology specimen or a laboratory value, transcribe them as dictated. Do not, however, insert the decimal point and zero if they are not dictated.
EXAMPLE
D: The specimen measured 4.8 x 2.0 x 3.4 mm.
T: The specimen measured 4.8 x 2.0 x 3.4 mm.
but:
D: The specimen measured 4.8 x 2 x 3.4 mm.
T: The specimen measured 4.8 x 2 x 3.4 mm.
For quantities less than 1, place a zero before the decimal point, except when the number could never equal 1 (e.g., in bullet calibers and in certain statistical expressions such as correlation coefficients and statistical probability).
EXAMPLE
0.75 mg
.22-caliber rifle
Do not exceed two places following the decimal except in special circumstances, e.g., specific gravity values, or when a precise measurement is intended.
EXAMPLE
0.0624 K-wire
specific gravity 1.030
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11.1.4 Percentages Less Than Zero
When the amount is less than 1 percent, place a zero before the decimal.
EXAMPLE
0.5% not .5%
With whole numbers, avoid following the number by a decimal point and a zero, since such forms are easily misread. The decimal point and zero may be used if it is important to express exactness. Use it if dictated. Note:
10.3.6 Decimals
Use numerals to express decimal amounts. Use the period as a decimal point or indicator. Always use the decimal form with metric units of measure, even when they are dictated as a fraction. Do not use the decimal form when non-metric units are used; use fractions instead.
EXAMPLE
D: The mass was two and a half
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