![]() ![]() However, MRI in the presence of a cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) still causes trepidation owing to concerns regarding the interaction between electromagnetic fields and the CIED. MRI is the standard imaging modality for an increasing number of medical conditions owing to its excellent spatial resolution, tissue characterization, and lack of ionizing radiation. For this journal-based CME activity, author disclosures are listed at the end of this article. The ACCME requires that the RSNA, as an accredited provider of CME, obtain signed disclosure statements from the authors, editors, and reviewers for this activity. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The RSNA designates this journal-based SA-CME activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. The RSNA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ■ Describe the important components of a safe protocol for subjecting patients with CIED to MRI ![]() ■ Recognize factors that impart a higher risk for patients with CIED undergoing MRI ■ Identify the potential complications of MRI in patients with a cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) ■ Future work will focus on MR safe devices that have no conditions on their use and on further exploration of the safety of leadless device designs.Īfter reading the article and taking the test, the reader will be able to: ■ Newer MR conditional devices are now commonly implanted, but patients with older MR nonconditional devices can usually undergo MRI safely with proper precautions. ■ In the past 10 years, evidence has proven concern for serious adverse events to be overstated, with large studies showing limited and manageable side effects. You can copy and paste directly from the documentation PDF, and modify the phrases to fit your documentation style and to reflect the skilled treatment you’ve provided.■ The presence of a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator has traditionally been a contraindication for MRI. Here’s How I Saved 30 Minutes a Day on Documentation TENS transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulatorĭo you see any common abbreviations that have been left out? Let us know in the comments and we’ll add them. SNAGS Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides PNF Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation NIDDM non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus MENS microcurrent electrical nerve stimulator IDDM insuline dependent diabetes mellitus G, 4/5 good (in reference to manual muscle testing) Common Physical Therapy AbbreviationsĬOTA certifi ed occupational therapy assistantĬOPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseaseį, 3/5 fair (in reference to manual muscle testing) You can copy and paste directly from the documentation PDF, and modify the phrases to fit your documentation style and to reflect the skilled treatment you’ve provided. These well-crafted documentation phrases save you time by providing you with inspiration on how to phrase the skill you provide to your patients. When I finally learned how to document correctly, it saved me about 30 to 60 minutes a day. ![]() ![]() PT Documentation Guide How I Saved 30 Minutes a Day on Documentation This list is not all-inclusive or a ‘standard’ but it gives you an idea of what is commonly being used.įor student PT’s who are just starting in the clinic, it’s great to review this list in case you run into some language in the documentation that you’re not familiar seeing. While the APTA does not endorse a standard set of physical therapy abbreviations (maybe it should…) you can find plenty of resources that share common words that are shortened by PTs. For example, the Physical Therapy abbreviation SBA (stand by assist) or CGA (contact guard assist) are common PT medical abbreviations.īut sometimes our abbreviations can get a little confusing! As a Physical Therapist, I have to be careful with the pt medical abbreviation because lowercase pt should mean patient, while upper case PT refers to Physical Therapist. When Physical Therapists document the progress of a patient, it’s common to see medical abbreviations within the notes. ![]()
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