Dec 21, 2004 20:13
20 yrs ago
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French term
tnkw (X)
'SVS' or 'SUS'
French to English
Science
Medical (general)
This is a 'stand-alone' medical abbreviation that appears on two separate occasions at the start of a day's entries made by the attending physician in a set of in-patient notes at a Canadian hospital.
It is difficult to tell whether the second letter is a 'U' or a 'V'.
It is difficult to tell whether the second letter is a 'U' or a 'V'.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +1 | SVS (Single Voxel Spectroscopy) |
mdcdc (X)
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| 5 | vital signs stable |
Anne Grimes
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| 2 | suspend or services |
DocteurPC
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| 1 | society for vascular surgery |
DocteurPC
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| 1 | selective venous sampling |
Charlotte Allen
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Proposed translations
3 hrs
society for vascular surgery
Declined
or maybe the doc was thinking about his SUV
seriously, a good source below for acronyms
seriously, a good source below for acronyms
Reference:
Comment: "Many thanks for the link, which I have bookmarked.
I believe that the abbreviation in this particular instance refers to the condition of the patient rather than to a professional body. If I do come across the meaning, I will pass the information on. Many thanks, once again. "
17 hrs
selective venous sampling
Declined
Unlikely - it's an English acronym, and why would it suddenly appear on a patient's notes at the start of the day? - but I thought I'd give it to you anyway.
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Note added at 17 hrs 8 mins (2004-12-22 13:22:37 GMT)
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It appears to be used in cases of thyroid problems and problems associated with hypertension. Probably others too.
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Note added at 17 hrs 8 mins (2004-12-22 13:22:37 GMT)
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It appears to be used in cases of thyroid problems and problems associated with hypertension. Probably others too.
Comment: "Thank you for the suggestion, Charlotte. This has been recorded as it may well apply on some future occasion. However, I don't think it is the correct explanation here. Many thanks, once again, for the suggestion."
+1
1 day 2 hrs
SVS (Single Voxel Spectroscopy)
Declined
As it doesn't appear to be the physician initials, this is the only other explanation I can think of. It is a technique of diagnosis, a little like RMN. See the site below (in French) for more details.
You'll find many hits in English.
You'll find many hits in English.
Reference:
http://www.utc.fr/~farges/dess_tbh/00-01/Projets/spectro/srm.htm
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve& db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=10319976
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Silvia Pala (X)
15 hrs
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Comment: "Thank you for the suggestion, which has been noted. Unfortunately, it does not appear to fit the context, as all diagnostic imaging and related tests are listed under a specific heading. Many thanks, once again."
223 days
suspend or services
I'm trying to close old questions
did it mean services
or suspend
both of which would make sense on a patient's file
if it is followed by something
services = tests and special therapist, for example
suspend = medication, test, or treatment
did it mean services
or suspend
both of which would make sense on a patient's file
if it is followed by something
services = tests and special therapist, for example
suspend = medication, test, or treatment
Reference:
4359 days
Anne Grimes
Canada
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Specializes in field
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Works in: Spanish to English, French to English, Latin to English, and 1 more.
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14
vital signs stable
Signes vitaux stables = vital signs stable
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