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Members are discussing the meaning of the medical abbreviation "R/O" in the context of a patient being admitted with confusion, delirium, and possible TIA or CVA, as well as obstructive sleep apnea. Some users believe "R/O" means ruling out a diagnosis, while others think it means the diagnosis has been ruled out. The discussion also includes clarification on how the term is typically used in medical notes and the ongoing consideration of both CVA and OSA in the patient's case.
nelge16v
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My client was admitted with confusion, delirium & possible TIA or CVA. My client might have obstructive sleep apnea, OSA, as well.
In my doctor's progress notes it states...
R/O CVA - Ct read negative, no neuro deficit, confusion resolved
R/O OSA - O/N oxymetry & RT to see for CPAP
1. Here does R/O mean CVA or OSA had been "ruled out" meaning CVA/OSA has been diagnosed as NOT the issue anymore?
or
2. Does R/O mean in order to "rule out" CVA, Ct result must read negative with no neuro deficit etc..... or in the case of OSA, in order to "rule out" OSA, an O/N oximetry & referral to RT needs to occur to establish a diagnosis?
Which one is it?
Thank you
Notes:
OSA: Obstructive Sleep Apnea
O/N: Overnight
CPAP: Continuous Positive airway Pressure