Scribe America - Introductory Training Packet COMPLETED 2022/2023
Abrasion Scrape of the skin due to something abrasive. Acute New, usually of rapid onset and of concern, opposite of chronic. Anterior Located towards the front of the body. Benign Normal, of no danger to health. Bradycardia Slow heart-rate (less than 60bpm) Cardiomegaly Enlarged Heart Cholecystitis Inflammation of the cholecyst (gallbladder) Chronic Long-standing, constant. Opposite of acute. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Lung disease commonly seen in smokers. Coronary Artery The artery that supplies heart tissue with blood. Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA, Stroke) Lack of blood supply to the brain causing brain damage. Diaphoresis Sweating Distal Farther from the trunk of the body. Disposition The destination of a patient after their emergency department evaluation is complete. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) A blood clot in a deep vein, most often an extremity. Dyspnea Problems with breathing. Dysuria Painful Urination Ecchymosis A bruise Edema Swelling Emesis Vomiting Epistaxis Nose bleed Erythema (Erythematous) Redness/Red Grossly Obviously; a lot; wholly Hematemesis Very large amounts of blood in the vomit. Hematuria Very large amounts of blood in the urine. Hemoptysis Coughing up very large amounts of blood. Hemorrhage Excessive or profuse bleeding Hepatomegaly Enlarged liver Hypertension High blood pressure Hypotension Low blood pressure
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