HP_1A
Headache.
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:
A 45-year-old right-handed woman who presents with 3 months of intermittent
headache, which progressively worsened over the last month with associated
nausea. She presented to emergency room on 04/02/2009, complaining of
severe headache and nausea and otherwise CT scan of the head, which reveals a
hypodense lesion in the right frontal lobe with extension actoss the genu of
the corpus callosum and considerable mass effect on the frontal horns and
lateral ventricle and right, left midline shift. Neurosurgery was called
from the emergency room and the patient was admitted and started on Decadron
and Dilantin.
By the next morning, she felt and started on
Decadron and Dilantin.
PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:
None.
PAST SURGICAL HISTORY:
None.
She has no known drug allergies.
She is taking no medications.
SOCIAL HISTORY:
She denies tobacco, alcohol, or drug abuse.
FAMILY HISTORY:
Noncontributory.
REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:
As stated above. All other review of systems are negative.
A 45-year-old woman in no apparent
distress. She appears her stated age. She is overweight. Her
head is normocephalic and atraumatic. Her neck is supple. Full
range of motion. Examination of the back reveals no tenderness to
palpationalong with thoracic or lumbar spine. Examination of her chest
reveals that she has no wheeze or rhonchi. Her chest is clear to
auscultation bilaterally. Cardiovascular, she has no murmur, no
JVD. She has a regular rhythm and normal rate. Her abdomen is soft,
nontender. Psychologically, her mood is fair within normal limits.
She has normal judgment. Neurologically, she is alert, she is
fluent. Extraocular movements are intact. Her visual fields are
full to confrontation. Her face is symmetric. The tongue is
midline. She has no drift. No extension. Her strength is 5/5
throughout. Reflexes are +2 and symmetric throughout. She has no
Hoffman’s or clonus. Toes are bilaterally downgoing. She has intact
sensation to light touch.
Physical exam was done with the aid of an
interpreter.
DIAGNOSTIC STUDIES:
I reviewed the head CT, which is as described in the HPI.
ASSESSMENT AND PLAN:
The patient, who presents progressive worsening headache over the last 3 months
with severe exacerbation this past week prompting her to visit the emergency
room. Head CT reveals presence of what appears to be a right frontal
glioma. I recommended that she be admitted for observation and started on
IV steroids and Dilantin. She has also undergone MRI of the brain with/without
gadolinium in the morning. This should be accompanied by the stealth
study. I will review the findings of the MRI with once it is completed
with the patient.
HP_2A
HISTORY OF PRESENT
ILLNESS: This is
an 88−year−old female status post fall
while at home on
04/05/2009. The patient was
in her kitchen while at home
when she slipped and fell directly
over the left hip.
The patient denied
any chest pain, shortness
of breath, or loss of
consciousness associated with
the fall. After the fall,
she was unable to weight
bear on the
left lower extremity.
Under normal circumstances, the
patient is a community ambulator
with a walker. She was
subsequently taken to the hospital for
clinical and radiographic evaluation. Of
note, the patient did
have evidence of atrial fibrillation
while in the emergency
room. She was started
immediately on a diltiazem drip
for rate control. The patient was
denying any chest pain,
shortness of breath, or loss
of consciousness on admission.
She was symptomatically complaining of
left groin pain without any other musculoskeletal
complaints.
Past medical history is significant for CVA with mild right lower extremity hemiparesis, history of hypertension, history of subarachnoid hemorrhage and subdural hematoma in 2006 with multiple falls recorded. The past medical history is significant for TIA in September of 04. Also, a history of colon CA.
Past surgical history is significant for right hip open reduction and internal fixation, status post lumbar fusion, status post surgery for a colon CA in 1995.
Medications include Norvasc 5 mg p.o. daily, Klonopin 0.25 mg p.o. daily, Colace 1 cap 100 mg p.o. daily, Melatonin 3 mg q.h.s. p.r.n., Oxybutynin 1 tab daily.
Past medical history is significant for CVA with mild right lower extremity hemiparesis, history of hypertension, history of subarachnoid hemorrhage and subdural hematoma in 2006 with multiple falls recorded. The past medical history is significant for TIA in September of 04. Also, a history of colon CA.
Past surgical history is significant for right hip open reduction and internal fixation, status post lumbar fusion, status post surgery for a colon CA in 1995.
Medications include Norvasc 5 mg p.o. daily, Klonopin 0.25 mg p.o. daily, Colace 1 cap 100 mg p.o. daily, Melatonin 3 mg q.h.s. p.r.n., Oxybutynin 1 tab daily.
She has no
known drug allergies.
SOCIAL HISTORY: The
patient uses occasional tobacco and
occasional alcohol. She
lives at home with her
son.
On physical
examination, the patient is awake, alert.
She appears apparent distress
while lying in bed. She
has full cervical range of motion.
Negative Spurling's. She has
no tenderness to cervical,
thoracic, lumbosacral tenderness to palpation.
Examination of the upper extremity reveals
5/5 deltoid, biceps, triceps, wrist
extensors, wrist flexors, and interosseous
motor function. Lower extremity reveals left
lower extremity were short, externally
rotated. She has normal sensation in the
superficial peroneal, deep peroneal, tibial
nerve distributions. She has intact AT,
GCS, EHL, and FHL motor function.
Skin is in gross repair. No defects
or deficits. She has good capillary
refill distally.
Radiographs of the AP pelvis and AP and lateral views of the left hip reveal a 4-part intertrochanteric femur fracture on the left side. There was evidence of open reduction and internal fixation with dynamic hip screw and compression plate on the right side. Also, evidence of lumbar spinal fusion. There was also evidence of displacement of the greater trochanter and some evidence of posteromedial comminution of the left hip.
Impression is status post acute fall with a resultant 4-part intertrochanteric femur fracture, which appears unstable in nature.
The plan, all the risks and benefits of the surgery were discussed with the patient, which include, but were not limited to bleeding, infection, nerve injury, artery injury, postoperative phlebitis, hardware failure, DVT, PE, problems with anesthesia, and death. Despite these risks, the patient wished to go forward with the surgery and we will plan open reduction and internal fixation with instrumental hip screw fixation. An informed consent was obtained at the bedside. A long discussion was performed with the patient's son who also agrees with the current plan. Medicine and Cardiology consultation was obtained. Preoperative cardiac evaluation including echocardiogram was also obtained prior to surgery. Cardiology clearance was obtained prior to surgery. The patient will maintain n.p.o. with IV fluids, nonweightbearing and IV analgesics as needed. All the patient's questions regarding preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative management were discussed with the patient at length prior to surgery.
Radiographs of the AP pelvis and AP and lateral views of the left hip reveal a 4-part intertrochanteric femur fracture on the left side. There was evidence of open reduction and internal fixation with dynamic hip screw and compression plate on the right side. Also, evidence of lumbar spinal fusion. There was also evidence of displacement of the greater trochanter and some evidence of posteromedial comminution of the left hip.
Impression is status post acute fall with a resultant 4-part intertrochanteric femur fracture, which appears unstable in nature.
The plan, all the risks and benefits of the surgery were discussed with the patient, which include, but were not limited to bleeding, infection, nerve injury, artery injury, postoperative phlebitis, hardware failure, DVT, PE, problems with anesthesia, and death. Despite these risks, the patient wished to go forward with the surgery and we will plan open reduction and internal fixation with instrumental hip screw fixation. An informed consent was obtained at the bedside. A long discussion was performed with the patient's son who also agrees with the current plan. Medicine and Cardiology consultation was obtained. Preoperative cardiac evaluation including echocardiogram was also obtained prior to surgery. Cardiology clearance was obtained prior to surgery. The patient will maintain n.p.o. with IV fluids, nonweightbearing and IV analgesics as needed. All the patient's questions regarding preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative management were discussed with the patient at length prior to surgery.
HP_3A
Chief complaint is
shortness of breath and lower
extremity edema.
HPI: This is
an 87−year−old male with a history
of CHF; chronic kidney disease with
anemia; hypertension; atrial fibrillation, on Coumadin,
who presented to our center complaining
of 1−2 days of progressive dyspnea
on exertion, shortness of breath,
increasing bilateral lower extremity edema.
The patient initially presented for
evaluation for left hip
pain. He was going
to be seen by the orthopedist
at oue office, when
he was noted to be
complaining of progressive dyspnea on
exertion and shortness of
breath. The patient states
that he also had similar
symptoms 1−2 days ago, when he
saw his current
cardiologist he was given
also a trial of Zaroxolyn;
however, it appears that he has not
taken that medication at
present time. Anyway, he
presented with the above−mentioned
symptoms and was transferred for
further evaluation.
Upon arrival to the hospital ER, he had a chest x−ray, which showed congestion. His BNP was 33,000. His troponins were essentially negative x1. He received 80 mg of IV Lasix in the ambulance and then another 40 mg of IV Lasix here in the ER. He put out roughly 400 cc of urine. He reported an improvement in his breathing and shortness of breath. His chief complaint at present time was chronic back pain. The patient is being admitted for acute−on−chronic CHF exacerbation.
PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: Atrial fibrillation, on Coumadin; permanent pacemaker; deviated septum; hypertension; chronic kidney disease; hyperlipidemia; anemia, secondary to chronic kidney disease.
PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: Tonsillectomy, L−spine disc surgery, cholecystectomy, CABG and knee replacement.
SOCIAL HISTORY: He quit tobacco 50 years ago, has a 20−pack−year tobacco use. He drinks 4−5 glasses of scotch a day.
Upon arrival to the hospital ER, he had a chest x−ray, which showed congestion. His BNP was 33,000. His troponins were essentially negative x1. He received 80 mg of IV Lasix in the ambulance and then another 40 mg of IV Lasix here in the ER. He put out roughly 400 cc of urine. He reported an improvement in his breathing and shortness of breath. His chief complaint at present time was chronic back pain. The patient is being admitted for acute−on−chronic CHF exacerbation.
PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: Atrial fibrillation, on Coumadin; permanent pacemaker; deviated septum; hypertension; chronic kidney disease; hyperlipidemia; anemia, secondary to chronic kidney disease.
PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: Tonsillectomy, L−spine disc surgery, cholecystectomy, CABG and knee replacement.
SOCIAL HISTORY: He quit tobacco 50 years ago, has a 20−pack−year tobacco use. He drinks 4−5 glasses of scotch a day.
He has no
known drug allergies.
OUTPATIENT MEDICATIONS: Include metoprolol 25 b.i.d.; Zocor 40 mg daily; Folic acid; vitamin B12 500 daily; Lasix 100 mg 2 times a day; Norvasc 5 daily; allopurinol 100 daily; Proscar 5 daily; Flomax 0.4 daily; Coumadin 2.5 daily; Aranesp; Zaroxolyn, which was started reportedly yesterday; Procrit injections for anemia.
REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: The patient currently denies any chest pain. He does report some dyspnea on exertion and shortness of breath, but the symptoms have improved. No nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation. Reports good p.o. intake. No fevers, no cough, no dysuria.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS: His blood pressure was 118/56, a pulse of 62, breathing at 22, temperature 97.2, pulse ox was 93% on room air. Generally, this is an elderly male appearing his stated age, lying in stretcher, in no acute distress, pleasant and conversant. Neck exam was positive for JVD. Chest shows some rales bilaterally. Cardiac exam was irregular rate and rhythm. No appreciable murmurs, rubs, or gallops. Abdominal exam was distended, but nontender. No rebounding or guarding. Extremity showed 3+ bilateral lower extremity edema extending to the knees.
Labs showed a white count of 9.1, hematocrit of 23.8, platelets of 136,000. Sodium of 149, potassium of 4, BUN of 84, creatinine of 3.2, glucose of 165. UA was essentially cloudy, but there was no evidence of infection. BNP was 33,000, INR was 5.5. Chest x-ray showed bilateral congestion. EKG was ventricular paced rhythm in the 60s.
IMPRESSION:
1. Acute-on-chronic CHF exacerbation, unclear if it is systolic or diastolic dysfunction, as we do not have recent echo for evaluation.
2. Elevated INR.
3. Chronic kidney disease with chronic anemia.
PLAN: The patient will be admitted to the Medical Service. He will be put on Telemetry. We will rule him out for acute coronary event with serial enzymes. We will diurese him with IV Lasix. He already received 120 mg of IV today. We will put him on 80 IV b.i.d. at present time. We will also obtain a transthoracic echo to assess LV function. We will hold his Coumadin in light of an elevated INR. I would resume all his other outpatient medications at the present time. In terms of his chronic kidney disease and anemia, he will require nephrology consult for further evaluation. Again, we do not have a recent baseline for comparison, but in light of his acute CHF, his renal function will need to be monitored closely. In terms of pain control for his chronic back pain, we will give him morphine and avoid NSAIDs or any nephrotoxic drugs. The patient will be put on SCD boots and a PPI will be placed.
OUTPATIENT MEDICATIONS: Include metoprolol 25 b.i.d.; Zocor 40 mg daily; Folic acid; vitamin B12 500 daily; Lasix 100 mg 2 times a day; Norvasc 5 daily; allopurinol 100 daily; Proscar 5 daily; Flomax 0.4 daily; Coumadin 2.5 daily; Aranesp; Zaroxolyn, which was started reportedly yesterday; Procrit injections for anemia.
REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: The patient currently denies any chest pain. He does report some dyspnea on exertion and shortness of breath, but the symptoms have improved. No nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation. Reports good p.o. intake. No fevers, no cough, no dysuria.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS: His blood pressure was 118/56, a pulse of 62, breathing at 22, temperature 97.2, pulse ox was 93% on room air. Generally, this is an elderly male appearing his stated age, lying in stretcher, in no acute distress, pleasant and conversant. Neck exam was positive for JVD. Chest shows some rales bilaterally. Cardiac exam was irregular rate and rhythm. No appreciable murmurs, rubs, or gallops. Abdominal exam was distended, but nontender. No rebounding or guarding. Extremity showed 3+ bilateral lower extremity edema extending to the knees.
Labs showed a white count of 9.1, hematocrit of 23.8, platelets of 136,000. Sodium of 149, potassium of 4, BUN of 84, creatinine of 3.2, glucose of 165. UA was essentially cloudy, but there was no evidence of infection. BNP was 33,000, INR was 5.5. Chest x-ray showed bilateral congestion. EKG was ventricular paced rhythm in the 60s.
IMPRESSION:
1. Acute-on-chronic CHF exacerbation, unclear if it is systolic or diastolic dysfunction, as we do not have recent echo for evaluation.
2. Elevated INR.
3. Chronic kidney disease with chronic anemia.
PLAN: The patient will be admitted to the Medical Service. He will be put on Telemetry. We will rule him out for acute coronary event with serial enzymes. We will diurese him with IV Lasix. He already received 120 mg of IV today. We will put him on 80 IV b.i.d. at present time. We will also obtain a transthoracic echo to assess LV function. We will hold his Coumadin in light of an elevated INR. I would resume all his other outpatient medications at the present time. In terms of his chronic kidney disease and anemia, he will require nephrology consult for further evaluation. Again, we do not have a recent baseline for comparison, but in light of his acute CHF, his renal function will need to be monitored closely. In terms of pain control for his chronic back pain, we will give him morphine and avoid NSAIDs or any nephrotoxic drugs. The patient will be put on SCD boots and a PPI will be placed.
HP_4A
REASON FOR HOSPITALIZATION:
Detoxification from Xanax.
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: The patient began an addiction to heroine by the age of 13. She has both snorted and injected it, but has not used it in several years, while being in a Methadone Maintenance Program.
However, following a physical assault several months ago, the patient relapsed on to crack cocaine and has been smoking approximately $30 worth of it per occasion. Became aware of her active drug usage, she was required to leave her home, where she had been residing with her mother and her 4−year−old daughter. She has been living in a hotel over the past month and has made arrangements to enter a residential rehabilitation Program (Milestone), but is being required to enter use of Xanax and Adderall. She had been taking these 2 medications for several years, but has been abusing the Xanax of late with prescribed dose of 1 mg 3 times a day rising to twice that amount. She ran out of medication yesterday and received a small supply following an emergency room visit, taken 1 mg last night and 1 mg this morning and this afternoon. It is planned to switch her to Klonopin and taper her off the drug in close to a week.
MEDICAL HISTORY: Rectocele.
PSYCHIATRIC HISTORY: Panic disorder.
CURRENT MEDICATIONS:
1. Methadone 80 mg daily.
2. Xanax 1 mg t.i.d.
DRUG ALLERGIES: None.
FAMILY HISTORY: Noncontributory.
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: The patient began an addiction to heroine by the age of 13. She has both snorted and injected it, but has not used it in several years, while being in a Methadone Maintenance Program.
However, following a physical assault several months ago, the patient relapsed on to crack cocaine and has been smoking approximately $30 worth of it per occasion. Became aware of her active drug usage, she was required to leave her home, where she had been residing with her mother and her 4−year−old daughter. She has been living in a hotel over the past month and has made arrangements to enter a residential rehabilitation Program (Milestone), but is being required to enter use of Xanax and Adderall. She had been taking these 2 medications for several years, but has been abusing the Xanax of late with prescribed dose of 1 mg 3 times a day rising to twice that amount. She ran out of medication yesterday and received a small supply following an emergency room visit, taken 1 mg last night and 1 mg this morning and this afternoon. It is planned to switch her to Klonopin and taper her off the drug in close to a week.
MEDICAL HISTORY: Rectocele.
PSYCHIATRIC HISTORY: Panic disorder.
CURRENT MEDICATIONS:
1. Methadone 80 mg daily.
2. Xanax 1 mg t.i.d.
DRUG ALLERGIES: None.
FAMILY HISTORY: Noncontributory.
SOCIAL:
The patient is single, has a 4−year−old
daughter, had been living with
her mother but has
been required to moved to a
hotel over the past month,
smokes half−pack of cigarettes per day.
PHYSICAL EXAM: Well−developed, heavyset young woman in no acute distress. Blood pressure 130/80, pulse 86, respirations 18, temperature not yet recorded. HEENT: Many lower teeth are absent, upper dental implants present. LUNGS: Clear to auscultation. HEART: Tones normal rhythm regular. ABDOMEN: No masses, or tenderness. EXTREMITIES: No edema. NEUROLOGIC EXAM: Within normal limits. MENTAL STATUS: The patient appears anxious.
IMPRESSION:
1. Heroin dependence.
2. Methadone Maintenance
Program.
3. Anxiety disorder.
4. Incipient sedative withdrawal.
PLAN: Detoxification.
3. Anxiety disorder.
4. Incipient sedative withdrawal.
PLAN: Detoxification.
HP_5A
REASON FOR HOSPITALIZATION:
Detoxification from alcohol.
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: The patient states that he has been drinking alcohol in excessive amounts for the past decade and estimates his current intake at up to a pint of scotch per day. When he commences drinking, he continues to do so for consecutive days up to perhaps a week and a half. He then stops for variable amounts of time. He states that he has had approximately 10 alcohol withdrawal seizures over the past decade for years. He also states that he last drank alcohol a week ago. There has been no prior AA or alcoholism treatment participation. The use of other mood−altering drugs is denied.
MEDICAL HISTORY:
1. GERD.
2. Mumps orchitis during childhood leading to sterility.
3. Up to 10 seizures in the past for years, felt to represent alcohol withdrawal complications.
PSYCHIATRIC HISTORY: Depression.
SURGICAL HISTORY: Setting of a nasal fracture.
MEDICATIONS:
1. Nexium 40 mg daily.
2. Lamictal 200 mg in the morning, 100 in the afternoon, and 200 in the evening.
DRUG ALLERGIES: The patient advised to avoid penicillin and dextromethorphan, which will allegedly lower seizure threshold, but has never had an allergic reaction to either.
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: The patient states that he has been drinking alcohol in excessive amounts for the past decade and estimates his current intake at up to a pint of scotch per day. When he commences drinking, he continues to do so for consecutive days up to perhaps a week and a half. He then stops for variable amounts of time. He states that he has had approximately 10 alcohol withdrawal seizures over the past decade for years. He also states that he last drank alcohol a week ago. There has been no prior AA or alcoholism treatment participation. The use of other mood−altering drugs is denied.
MEDICAL HISTORY:
1. GERD.
2. Mumps orchitis during childhood leading to sterility.
3. Up to 10 seizures in the past for years, felt to represent alcohol withdrawal complications.
PSYCHIATRIC HISTORY: Depression.
SURGICAL HISTORY: Setting of a nasal fracture.
MEDICATIONS:
1. Nexium 40 mg daily.
2. Lamictal 200 mg in the morning, 100 in the afternoon, and 200 in the evening.
DRUG ALLERGIES: The patient advised to avoid penicillin and dextromethorphan, which will allegedly lower seizure threshold, but has never had an allergic reaction to either.
FAMILY HISTORY:
Mother has maturity onset
of diabetes and is obese.
SOCIAL: The
patient is a retired
computer scientist and public relation
specialist, he is married
to his third wife, he
is a nonsmoker, lives in
adjacent town. He states that alcohol
is available in plentiful supply in
his home.
PHYSICAL EXAM: A well−developed, well−nourished, middle−aged male in no acute distress. Blood pressure 180/90, pulse 98 and regular, respirations 18, and temperature 98.3. HEENT: Missing filling in the left lower molar tooth with a sharp outer edge. NECK: No carotid bruits or thyroid enlargement. LUNGS: Clear to auscultation. HEART: Tones normal. Rhythm regular. ABDOMEN: No enlarged organs, masses, or tenderness. GENITALIA: Normal male. EXTREMITIES: Good peripheral pulses. No edema. NEUROLOGIC: Minimal tremor present. SKIN: Scaliness of bottom of feet, lichenification of the left lateral foot. MENTAL STATUS: The patient is hyper verbal, mood and affect appropriate for situation.
PHYSICAL EXAM: A well−developed, well−nourished, middle−aged male in no acute distress. Blood pressure 180/90, pulse 98 and regular, respirations 18, and temperature 98.3. HEENT: Missing filling in the left lower molar tooth with a sharp outer edge. NECK: No carotid bruits or thyroid enlargement. LUNGS: Clear to auscultation. HEART: Tones normal. Rhythm regular. ABDOMEN: No enlarged organs, masses, or tenderness. GENITALIA: Normal male. EXTREMITIES: Good peripheral pulses. No edema. NEUROLOGIC: Minimal tremor present. SKIN: Scaliness of bottom of feet, lichenification of the left lateral foot. MENTAL STATUS: The patient is hyper verbal, mood and affect appropriate for situation.
COMMENTS: The
patient’s relatively rapid
pulse and blood pressure
elevation raised the issue of whether
he has had more recent alcohol
ingestion than is reported although his
breathalyzer alcohol level was zero this
morning. Will give patient’s some access to <_____>
therapy although in reduced amount. She may not require a <_____>
detoxification.
IMPRESSION:
1. Alcohol dependent.
2. Rule out alcohol withdrawal.
3. History of alcohol withdrawal seizures.
4. GERD.
5. History of mumps orchitis.
6. Tinnitus.
PLAN: Detoxification is
needed penduline reinhabitation.
HP_6A
CHIEF COMPLAINT:
Severe backache.
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: A 93−year−old lady patient that I have seen a couple of times in the past, patient of Dr., with history of hypertension, stroke, depression, and arthritis.
She is being admitted with lower thoracic and lower lumbar backache, which has been persisting and she has had some compression fractures on an x−ray that was done in the end of March and she has been on some oral analgesics at home, which are not helping her in terms of pain and she is much incapacitated and is being admitted for further management and evaluation. She denies any tingling, numbness, or weakness in the arms or legs. No nausea, vomiting, no dysuria or diarrhea. No fever or chills. No chest pain or shortness of breath.
PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: As above, hypertension, CVA, depression, and arthritis.
MEDICATIONS: She has been on aspirin 81 mg p.o. daily, Prozac 10 mg p.o. daily, Norvasc 5 mg p.o. daily.
She does have allergies to Voltaren producing GI upset.
She is a widow and lives by herself. Her son is an urologist in Pennsylvania.
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: A 93−year−old lady patient that I have seen a couple of times in the past, patient of Dr., with history of hypertension, stroke, depression, and arthritis.
She is being admitted with lower thoracic and lower lumbar backache, which has been persisting and she has had some compression fractures on an x−ray that was done in the end of March and she has been on some oral analgesics at home, which are not helping her in terms of pain and she is much incapacitated and is being admitted for further management and evaluation. She denies any tingling, numbness, or weakness in the arms or legs. No nausea, vomiting, no dysuria or diarrhea. No fever or chills. No chest pain or shortness of breath.
PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: As above, hypertension, CVA, depression, and arthritis.
MEDICATIONS: She has been on aspirin 81 mg p.o. daily, Prozac 10 mg p.o. daily, Norvasc 5 mg p.o. daily.
She does have allergies to Voltaren producing GI upset.
She is a widow and lives by herself. Her son is an urologist in Pennsylvania.
On exam, she is
lying down fairly comfortably,
no real acute distress.
Her vital signs on admission,
blood pressure of 177/63,
pulse of 78, afebrile at 98.4.
She is awake, alert, oriented, and
very responsive. Chest has good
equal air entry. Heart
sounds normal, no gallop,
rub or murmur. Abdomen is soft,
nontender, nondistended. Neurological
exam is fairly nonfocal.
She does have some
localized tenderness in the
lower thoracic and upper
lumbar vertebrae and spine.
Labs done in the ER are fairly normal with white count of 3.7, hemoglobin and hematocrit of 9.1 and 27.8, platelets 227,000. Electrolytes normal with sugar of 86, BUN and creatinine of 23 and 1.2, sodium 134, potassium 4.6, and INR of 1.1.
Urine is fairly negative and normal. Chest x−ray was negative.
Labs done in the ER are fairly normal with white count of 3.7, hemoglobin and hematocrit of 9.1 and 27.8, platelets 227,000. Electrolytes normal with sugar of 86, BUN and creatinine of 23 and 1.2, sodium 134, potassium 4.6, and INR of 1.1.
Urine is fairly negative and normal. Chest x−ray was negative.
ASSESSMENT AND PLAN:
A 93−year−old, patient of Dr.
being admitted with
severe backache and unable
to walk because of
the backache, history of
hypertension, depression, and old
cerebrovascular accident.
Plan is to get an MRI for further evaluation. In terms of kyphoplasty, we will get the MRI on Monday. In the meantime, pain control with IV Dilaudid and anti−inflammatory as required.
The case was discussed with the son, who is the urologist and who will follow with Dr.
Plan is to get an MRI for further evaluation. In terms of kyphoplasty, we will get the MRI on Monday. In the meantime, pain control with IV Dilaudid and anti−inflammatory as required.
The case was discussed with the son, who is the urologist and who will follow with Dr.
HP_7A
This is an 86-year-old white
male who fell and
was brought to the
emergency room for evaluation.
He was found to have
a right subdural hematoma.
Apparently in November, he also had a
fall and sustained a nasal
fracture and was treated
with a closed reduction under
local anesthesia. He had ENT followup
by Dr. .
OTHER PROBLEMS: In review of his records consisted of the following, hyperlipidemia, post inguinal hernia repair, hypothyroidism, hypertension, arthritis, rectal ulcer.
MEDICATIONS: Included, Ecotrin 81 mg daily, Colace 100 mg daily, Nasonex daily, Zocor 20 mg daily, Norvasc 10 mg daily, Claritin 10 mg daily p.r.n., Ambien 10 mg h.s. p.r.n., Viagra 50 mg daily p.r.n., Avodart 0.5 mg daily, Synthroid 112 mcg daily, Lexapro 10 mg daily.
No known allergies. Smoking or ETOH use. For other details, I have to review other medical records.
Physical exam at this time he is not in any respiratory distress. He is able to speak fairly clearly. Blood pressure 120/60, pulse 80 and regular, respirations 16, and temperature is 98. HEENT: Facial trauma seen with contusions. NECK: Supple. No masses. CHEST: Decreased breath sounds. No axillary or supraclavicular adenopathy. COR: Regular rhythm. No murmurs. BACK: No CVA tenderness. ABDOMEN: Unremarkable. EXTREMITIES: No clubbing, cyanosis, dema or phlebitis. I am unable to palpate pulses on his feet. Neurological, seems grossly intact.
The case was referred Dr. , who will be seeing him in neurosurgery consultation.
OTHER PROBLEMS: In review of his records consisted of the following, hyperlipidemia, post inguinal hernia repair, hypothyroidism, hypertension, arthritis, rectal ulcer.
MEDICATIONS: Included, Ecotrin 81 mg daily, Colace 100 mg daily, Nasonex daily, Zocor 20 mg daily, Norvasc 10 mg daily, Claritin 10 mg daily p.r.n., Ambien 10 mg h.s. p.r.n., Viagra 50 mg daily p.r.n., Avodart 0.5 mg daily, Synthroid 112 mcg daily, Lexapro 10 mg daily.
No known allergies. Smoking or ETOH use. For other details, I have to review other medical records.
Physical exam at this time he is not in any respiratory distress. He is able to speak fairly clearly. Blood pressure 120/60, pulse 80 and regular, respirations 16, and temperature is 98. HEENT: Facial trauma seen with contusions. NECK: Supple. No masses. CHEST: Decreased breath sounds. No axillary or supraclavicular adenopathy. COR: Regular rhythm. No murmurs. BACK: No CVA tenderness. ABDOMEN: Unremarkable. EXTREMITIES: No clubbing, cyanosis, dema or phlebitis. I am unable to palpate pulses on his feet. Neurological, seems grossly intact.
The case was referred Dr. , who will be seeing him in neurosurgery consultation.
PROBLEMS: As noted.
PLAN: To admit to the Intensive Care Unit and discussions with family. There may indeed be consensus to proceed with craniotomy evacuation f the subdural hematoma. Other laboratory pending will be reviewed.
PLAN: To admit to the Intensive Care Unit and discussions with family. There may indeed be consensus to proceed with craniotomy evacuation f the subdural hematoma. Other laboratory pending will be reviewed.
HP_8A
PATIENT IDENTIFICAIION:
The patient is
an 83−year−old woman with
an ER−negative, PR−negative, HER2−negative,
T3N2 ductal carcinoma of the
left breast, now admitted
with worsening shortness of
breath econdary to malignant pleural
effusion.
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: The patient was first diagnosed with breast cancer in November of 2003.
At that time, she underwent mastectomy followed by reduced−dose CMF. She then recurred with a chest wall lesion in May of 2006. She was started on Abraxane, which she received from May 2006 to January 2007. She was then found to have progressive disease. She then received gemcitabine from January of 2007 to May of 2007 when she once again was found to have progressive disease. She was switched to oral Xeloda, which she received from May of 2007 through February of 2008. She initially had a significant response with significant reduction in her tumor in lymph nodes of lung and bone. However, in February OF 2008, she presented with bilateral pleural effusions and pericardial effusion causing tamponade. Both the fluid from the pleural effusions and the pericardial effusion were tapped and were positive for adenocarcinoma. The patient then received Doxil. She received 3 cycles of Doxil and then had a PET scan on April 15, which showed relatively stable disease in bone and lymph nodes, but worsening pleural effusions.
Arrangements were made to tap the pleural fluid on April 21. However, on the night of admission, the patient presented to the emergency room complaining of being weak and short of breath. She was then admitted for more rapid treatment of her pleural effusions.
PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:
1. As above.
2. Hypothyroid.
PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: Mastectomy in 2003.
CURRENT MEDICATIONS:
1. Synthroid.
2. Compazine p.r.n.
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: The patient was first diagnosed with breast cancer in November of 2003.
At that time, she underwent mastectomy followed by reduced−dose CMF. She then recurred with a chest wall lesion in May of 2006. She was started on Abraxane, which she received from May 2006 to January 2007. She was then found to have progressive disease. She then received gemcitabine from January of 2007 to May of 2007 when she once again was found to have progressive disease. She was switched to oral Xeloda, which she received from May of 2007 through February of 2008. She initially had a significant response with significant reduction in her tumor in lymph nodes of lung and bone. However, in February OF 2008, she presented with bilateral pleural effusions and pericardial effusion causing tamponade. Both the fluid from the pleural effusions and the pericardial effusion were tapped and were positive for adenocarcinoma. The patient then received Doxil. She received 3 cycles of Doxil and then had a PET scan on April 15, which showed relatively stable disease in bone and lymph nodes, but worsening pleural effusions.
Arrangements were made to tap the pleural fluid on April 21. However, on the night of admission, the patient presented to the emergency room complaining of being weak and short of breath. She was then admitted for more rapid treatment of her pleural effusions.
PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:
1. As above.
2. Hypothyroid.
PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: Mastectomy in 2003.
CURRENT MEDICATIONS:
1. Synthroid.
2. Compazine p.r.n.
ALLERGIES: The
patient has no known drug
allergies.
SOCIAL HISTORY: The patient lives alone though she does have an aide come in a few hours a week. Her only relative is her niece who has limited responsibility for her care.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: She is a thin woman in no acute distress. Vitals show a temperature of 97.5, respiratory rate of 18, pulse of 86, blood pressure 120/69. HEENT: She is wearing a wig, but does have some hair present. Her sclerae are anicteric. Her mucous membranes are moist. Neck is supple without lymphadenopathy. There is no axillary or supraclavicular lymphadenopathy. Cardiac exam is regular rate and rhythm without rubs, murmurs, or gallops. Lungs have decreased breath sounds at the bases, right more diminished than on the left. No wheezes are present. Abdomen is soft, nontender, nondistended, normal bowel sounds are present. Her extremities have darkened discoloration following chemotherapy with Xeloda, but no evidence of hand−foot syndrome, no thickening of the finger pads, and no cyanosis or edema. She has full range of motion. Neurologic exam, she is alert and oriented x3 and appears grossly nonfocal.
LABORATORY DATA: The patient has a white count of 3.4, hemoglobin 9.8, hematocrit 29.5, and platelets of 402,000. Coags are within normal limits. General chemistry is also unremarkable. BUN is 18/0.5. Total bilirubin 0.4. LFTs are normal.
ASSESSMENT AND PLAN: This is an 83−year−old woman with metastatic breast cancer who has progressed on Doxil therapy and now presents with worsening pleural effusion. This is likely the etiology for her shortness of breath. We will arrange for her to have thoracentesis to remove the fluids. We then need to assess whether the patient will be safe to return home r whether she will need placement. We are following her CBC to see if it worsens during this hospital admission. She has recently received Procrit and would not be due for another week.
SOCIAL HISTORY: The patient lives alone though she does have an aide come in a few hours a week. Her only relative is her niece who has limited responsibility for her care.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: She is a thin woman in no acute distress. Vitals show a temperature of 97.5, respiratory rate of 18, pulse of 86, blood pressure 120/69. HEENT: She is wearing a wig, but does have some hair present. Her sclerae are anicteric. Her mucous membranes are moist. Neck is supple without lymphadenopathy. There is no axillary or supraclavicular lymphadenopathy. Cardiac exam is regular rate and rhythm without rubs, murmurs, or gallops. Lungs have decreased breath sounds at the bases, right more diminished than on the left. No wheezes are present. Abdomen is soft, nontender, nondistended, normal bowel sounds are present. Her extremities have darkened discoloration following chemotherapy with Xeloda, but no evidence of hand−foot syndrome, no thickening of the finger pads, and no cyanosis or edema. She has full range of motion. Neurologic exam, she is alert and oriented x3 and appears grossly nonfocal.
LABORATORY DATA: The patient has a white count of 3.4, hemoglobin 9.8, hematocrit 29.5, and platelets of 402,000. Coags are within normal limits. General chemistry is also unremarkable. BUN is 18/0.5. Total bilirubin 0.4. LFTs are normal.
ASSESSMENT AND PLAN: This is an 83−year−old woman with metastatic breast cancer who has progressed on Doxil therapy and now presents with worsening pleural effusion. This is likely the etiology for her shortness of breath. We will arrange for her to have thoracentesis to remove the fluids. We then need to assess whether the patient will be safe to return home r whether she will need placement. We are following her CBC to see if it worsens during this hospital admission. She has recently received Procrit and would not be due for another week.
HP_9A
Chief complaint is abdominal
pain and nausea.
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: The patient is a 41−year−old white female with a history of insulin−dependent diabetes. The patient reports that she developed some severe abdominal pain after bending down on the day prior to admission. The pain is in the right upper quadrant and is associated with some persistent nausea. The pain became more severe while the patient was at work on Monday and she presented to the emergency room for further evaluation. She does have a history of similar episodes.
Starting in January, she noted that when she bends over her cabinets in her kitchen, she gets this right upper quadrant pain and sometimes t is associated with some nausea. In this episode, this was the most severe pain that she had. Note that the patient is status post cholecystectomy and has had no fever, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, hematemesis, hemoptysis, melena, bright red blood per rectum, chest pain, or shortness of breath associated with these episodes.
PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: Goiter, insulin−dependent diabetes, and migraine headaches.
MEDICATIONS: She takes Synthroid 0.1 mg daily, insulin 9 units of "cloudy" q.a.m., 4 units of clear at suppertime and 4 units of cloudy at bedtime. Relpax p.r.n. for migraines. She also uses Flonase and Astelin for nonallergic rhinitis.
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: The patient is a 41−year−old white female with a history of insulin−dependent diabetes. The patient reports that she developed some severe abdominal pain after bending down on the day prior to admission. The pain is in the right upper quadrant and is associated with some persistent nausea. The pain became more severe while the patient was at work on Monday and she presented to the emergency room for further evaluation. She does have a history of similar episodes.
Starting in January, she noted that when she bends over her cabinets in her kitchen, she gets this right upper quadrant pain and sometimes t is associated with some nausea. In this episode, this was the most severe pain that she had. Note that the patient is status post cholecystectomy and has had no fever, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, hematemesis, hemoptysis, melena, bright red blood per rectum, chest pain, or shortness of breath associated with these episodes.
PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: Goiter, insulin−dependent diabetes, and migraine headaches.
MEDICATIONS: She takes Synthroid 0.1 mg daily, insulin 9 units of "cloudy" q.a.m., 4 units of clear at suppertime and 4 units of cloudy at bedtime. Relpax p.r.n. for migraines. She also uses Flonase and Astelin for nonallergic rhinitis.
There are
no known drug allergies.
PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: She is status post thyroidectomy, cholecystectomy, and bunionectomy.
SOCIAL HISTORY: She is a teaching assistant at . She is married has 3 children ages 18, 16, and 9. The family is involved in some domestic abuse secondary to husband's alcoholic behavior and there is likely impending divorce.
PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: She is status post thyroidectomy, cholecystectomy, and bunionectomy.
SOCIAL HISTORY: She is a teaching assistant at . She is married has 3 children ages 18, 16, and 9. The family is involved in some domestic abuse secondary to husband's alcoholic behavior and there is likely impending divorce.
FAMILY HISTORY:
The patient's father is deceased
of lung cancer and skin
cancer at age 71.
REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: Pertinent positives and negatives as described above and all 0 other systems are negative in review.
LABORATORY DATA: CT of the abdomen and pelvis done in the emergency room is negative. Beta−hCG is negative for pregnancy. Her chemistry showed sodium 137, potassium 4.2, chloride of 101, CO2 of 27, BUN is 7, creatinine is 0.6, and glucose of 216. Her hemogram showed white count of 7.47 and H and H of 14 and 40 and platelets of 316,000. Her CPK was 65, AST of 18, and amylase is 63, lipase is 30 and her BNP was 34. Her urine showed greater than 1000 units of glucose.
On physical exam vital signs show pulse of 100, blood pressure of 118/85, respirations are 16, temperature of 97.4, and O2 sat of 100%. In general this is a well−nourished and well−developed white female, in no acute distress. Her skin is warm and dry. HEENT: She is normocephalic and atraumatic. Pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light. Sclerae are nonicteric and the rest of the ENT exam is unremarkable. Neck is soft and supple with no bruits, no bruits, no JVD, and no masses. Her lungs are clear to auscultation. No wheezes, rales, or rhonchi. Heart has regular rate and rhythm. S1 and S2 without murmur. Her abdomen is soft. There is some epigastric tenderness and some right upper quadrant tenderness. There is no guarding, rebound, or rigidity. Extremities showed no edema, clubbing, or cyanosis. Neurologically, she is conscious, alert, and oriented x3. No focal deficits and her cranial nerves are grossly intact.
Assessment and plan is abdominal pain and nausea with a history of diabetes. We will admit the patient to General Medical Floor under Dr. service.
Zofran as needed for nausea. Continue her Accu−Chek with coverage for her diabetes. Continue her Synthroid and will observe the patient for 24 hours. The patient is reluctant to go home given all her for overnight observation.
REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: Pertinent positives and negatives as described above and all 0 other systems are negative in review.
LABORATORY DATA: CT of the abdomen and pelvis done in the emergency room is negative. Beta−hCG is negative for pregnancy. Her chemistry showed sodium 137, potassium 4.2, chloride of 101, CO2 of 27, BUN is 7, creatinine is 0.6, and glucose of 216. Her hemogram showed white count of 7.47 and H and H of 14 and 40 and platelets of 316,000. Her CPK was 65, AST of 18, and amylase is 63, lipase is 30 and her BNP was 34. Her urine showed greater than 1000 units of glucose.
On physical exam vital signs show pulse of 100, blood pressure of 118/85, respirations are 16, temperature of 97.4, and O2 sat of 100%. In general this is a well−nourished and well−developed white female, in no acute distress. Her skin is warm and dry. HEENT: She is normocephalic and atraumatic. Pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light. Sclerae are nonicteric and the rest of the ENT exam is unremarkable. Neck is soft and supple with no bruits, no bruits, no JVD, and no masses. Her lungs are clear to auscultation. No wheezes, rales, or rhonchi. Heart has regular rate and rhythm. S1 and S2 without murmur. Her abdomen is soft. There is some epigastric tenderness and some right upper quadrant tenderness. There is no guarding, rebound, or rigidity. Extremities showed no edema, clubbing, or cyanosis. Neurologically, she is conscious, alert, and oriented x3. No focal deficits and her cranial nerves are grossly intact.
Assessment and plan is abdominal pain and nausea with a history of diabetes. We will admit the patient to General Medical Floor under Dr. service.
Zofran as needed for nausea. Continue her Accu−Chek with coverage for her diabetes. Continue her Synthroid and will observe the patient for 24 hours. The patient is reluctant to go home given all her for overnight observation.
HP_10A
Opiate dependence for
detox.
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: A 21−year−old gentleman admitted for opiate dependence for Detox.
PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: Positive for acid reflux, which he has used Nexium for intermittently in the past.
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: A 21−year−old gentleman admitted for opiate dependence for Detox.
PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: Positive for acid reflux, which he has used Nexium for intermittently in the past.
He gives no
allergies to medications. He has hives
with bee stings.
He has had a back injury in a motor vehicle accident in 2005.
REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: Essentially confined to withdrawal symptoms of opiates.
He has had a back injury in a motor vehicle accident in 2005.
REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: Essentially confined to withdrawal symptoms of opiates.
PHYSICAL EXAM:
Alert. Blood pressure is
146/100, respirations 20, pulse 70,
temperature 98.2. HEENT: Normocephalic,
atraumatic. EOMs are full, PERRLA. Neck
is supple. Thyroid nonpalpable. Carotids
are 2+ bilateral and equal. Chest is
clear to P and A. COR: Sinus
without ectopy, murmur, gallop, or
rub. The abdomen is soft, nontender,
without hepatosplenomegaly. BACK: No CVA
tenderness or bony tenderness to percussion
and palpation. EXTREMITIES: Show no
cyanosis, clubbing, edema, or
rash. Neurologic exam, cranial nerves
II through XII are grossly intact.
Motor, cerebellar, and
sensory testing is intact.
Lab data shows
positive UDS for benzodiazepine, cannabis,
and opiates. The LFTs are
within normal limits.
IMPRESSION: Opiate dependence for detox.
IMPRESSION: Opiate dependence for detox.
PLAN: The
patient is admitted to detox protocol
and the rest of the clinical course
will dictate workup.
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