October 21
2013
Medical Monday: Crepitus
Crepitus is defined as, “the grating, crackling or popping sounds and sensations experienced under the skin and joints or a crackling sensation due to the presence of air in the subcutaneous tissue.”
Machine Briefs:
Option #1: crepitus= KREP/A/TUS
Option #2: crepitus= KREP/TUS
Option #3: crepitus= KREP/T*US
Option #4: crepitus= KREP/TIS
Option #5: crepitus= KREPTS