DC Inst – Chest Pain

DC

You were evaluated in the Emergency Department today for chest pain. Your evaluation has shown no signs of medical conditions requiring emergent intervention at this time, however we recommend that you follow up with your primary care physician or your cardiologist as soon as possible for further testing as an outpatient.

Please schedule an appointment for follow up with your primary care physician as soon as possible.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or uncontrolled chest pain, shortness of breath, light headedness, feeling faint, nausea, vomiting, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Cellulitis

DC

You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for a skin infection. If the area of inflammation was outlined today in the ER, please return to the ER immediately if the area of redness increases beyond that border. Please take your prescribed antibiotics as directed for the full course of the medication.

We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. If needed, you can alternate these medications so that you take one medication every 3 hours. For instance, at noon take ibuprofen, then at 3pm take tylenol, then at 6pm take ibuprofen.

Please schedule an appointment for follow up with your primary care physician as soon as possible.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience recurrent vomiting, fevers greater than 100.4F, increase in area of redness, warmth around the area, foul smelling discharge from the area, increased tenderness around the area, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Burn

DC

You were evaluated in the Emergency Department today for a burn. Your burn has been dressed in the ER. Apply Bacitracin at home and watch closely for signs of infection.

We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. If needed, you can alternate these medications so that you take one medication every 3 hours. For instance, at noon take ibuprofen, then at 3pm take tylenol, then at 6pm take ibuprofen.

Please follow-up as soon as possible with a burn specialist.

For patients who are followed at UCLA Health, you may follow up with our burn clinic.
UCLA Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
(310) 825-8927
200 Medical Plaza Driveway #465
Los Angeles, CA 90095

The three nearest burn centers are listed below:

USC: 1983 Marengo Street Los Angeles, CA 90033 (323) 409-1000
Grossman: 7325 Medical Center Drive #200 West Hills, CA (888) 676-2876
Torrance Memorial: 3330 Lomita Blvd., Torrance, CA (310) 325-9110

Please also follow up with your primary care physician within three days. Call 1-800-825-2631 to schedule an appointment with a primary care physician.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or spreading redness around the burn, worsening or uncontrolled pain, fevers 100.4°F or greater, recurrent vomiting, shortness of breath, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – General

DC

You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for ***. Your evaluation, including ***, suggests that your symptoms are due to ***.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience ***.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Back Pain

DC

You were evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your back pain. Your evaluation did not show signs of medical conditions requiring emergent intervention at this time.

We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. If needed, you can alternate these medications so that you take one medication every 3 hours. For instance, at noon take ibuprofen, then at 3pm take tylenol, then at 6pm take ibuprofen.

***Please take your prescribed norco as directed as necessary for severe pain. Do not drive or take medications containing tylenol while taking norco.

Please schedule an appointment for follow-up with your primary care physician this week for further evaluation of your symptoms.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening back pain, difficulty walking, fevers, numbness, tingling, incontinence, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Ankle Fx

DC

You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for ankle pain. Your evaluation showed a fracture of your ankle. We have placed your ankle in a splint today, avoid getting the splint wet.

We have provided crutches for you to use while your ankle heals. Please rest, ice, and elevate your ankle.

We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. If needed, you can alternate these medications so that you take one medication every 3 hours. For instance, at noon take ibuprofen, then at 3pm take tylenol, then at 6pm take ibuprofen. *** Please take your prescribed norco as directed as necessary for breakthrough pain. Do not drive or take medications containing tylenol while taking norco.

***Please follow-up with an orthopedic surgeon in 1 week.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening pain, numbness, tingling, change of color in your toes, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst: Animal Bite

DC

You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for an animal bite. Please keep the area surrounding the wounds clean and dry and watch closely for signs of infection.

***Please take the antibiotics prescribed to you in full, as directed.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or uncontrolled pain, spreading redness, fevers 100.4° or greater, pus from your bite, or for any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst: Altered Mental Status

DC

You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for a period of altered mental status. Your evaluation, including lab work and imaging of your brain, did not show evidence of conditions requiring further emergent medical intervention at this time.

Please schedule an appointment as soon as possible with your primary care physician for follow up.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening periods of confusion, loss of consciousness, numbness/tingling, weakness, trouble speaking, vision changes, chest pain, shortness of breath, or any other worsening symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst: Allergic Reaction

DC

You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for an allergic reaction. You have been given medications to control your symptoms. You have been observed for several hours in the Emergency Department and you are stable for discharge at this time. You can take Benadryl and Pepcid, which are available over the counter, to help control your symptoms at home.

***You have also been given a prescription for steroids, please take them as directed.

Please schedule an appointment with your primary care physician for follow up.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience rashes, difficulty breathing or swallowing, lip/mouth/tongue swelling, vomiting, or for any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst: Abscess, Abx

DC

You were evaluated in the ER for an abscess. Please keep the area surrounding the abscess clean and dry. You will be given a prescription for antibiotics, please take the antibiotics as directed for the full course of the medication. If the abscess progresses you may have to have the abscess incised and drained.

We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. If needed, you can alternate these medications so that you take one medication every 3 hours. For instance, at noon take ibuprofen, then at 3pm take tylenol, then at 6pm take ibuprofen.

Please schedule an appointment with your primary care physician as soon as possible for follow up.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience fevers greater than 100.4F, increase in area of redness or swelling, increasing amount of discharge from the area, increased tenderness around the area, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.