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DC Inst – Palpitations

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You were seen today in the emergency department for palpitations. Your evaluation, which included a history and physical, an EKG and ***chest x-ray, and blood work, showed no emergency cause for your symptoms.

You need to follow-up with your primary care doctor or cardiologist within 3 to 5 days. If you continue to have palpitations, sometimes the next step is to perform continuous monitoring of your heartbeat while you go back to day. This is called a Holter monitor or a ZIO Patch, and needs to be arranged by your PCP or cardiologist.

Please return to the emergency department for chest pain, shortness of breath, lightheadedness or dizziness, or other symptoms that are concerning to you.

DC Inst – Wrist Pain

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for wrist pain after a fall. Your evaluation, including physical exam and x-ray, has revealed that you have a fracture of your _______ // no evidence of any acute fractures or dislocations.

You can alternate Tylenol and Motrin every 4-6 hours to help control your pain as directed on the package. Please also rest, ice, and elevate your arm to control pain and inflammation.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days. If your pain persists in 7- 10 days please have repeat x-ray. // Please follow up with an orthopedic surgeon within 1 week.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or uncontrolled pain, numbness or weakness to your hand, color change to your hand, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Vomiting

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your nausea and vomiting. Your evaluation suggests that your symptoms are most likely to do a viral infection which will improve on its own with rest and fluids.

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

Remember to drink plenty of fluids at home.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or uncontrolled pain, inability to tolerate fluids by mouth, difficulty breathing, fevers 100.4°F or greater, recurrent vomiting, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing for your care.

DC Inst – Vasovagal Syncope

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your syncopal episode. Your evaluation did not show evidence of medical conditions requiring emergent intervention at this time, however we recommend you follow up with your primary care provider for further testing as an outpatient.

Please follow up with your primary care doctor in 2-3 days.

Return to the ER immediately for worsening or uncontrolled symptoms, headache, chest pain, shortness of breath, persistent vomiting, vision changes, recurrent fainting, or for any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Vaginal Bleeding

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You have been evaluated in the UCLA Emergency Department today for your vaginal bleeding. Your evaluation suggests that your symptoms are due to ***. Your ultrasound showed ***.

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

***Please follow up with your OB/Gyn within 2 days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or uncontrolled bleeding, shortness of breath, feeling lightheaded, chest tightness, abdominal cramping, severe abdominal pain, fevers,vomiting, or for any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – UTI

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your urinary symptoms. Your evaluation, including urinalysis, suggests that your symptoms are due to a urinary tract infection. Please take your prescribed antibiotics for the full course of the medication as directed.

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

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience fevers 100.4° or greater, worsening or uncontrolled pain, vomiting, flank pain, or for any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Upper Respiratory

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You were evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your congestion, cough and fevers. Your evaluation suggests that your symptoms are most likely due to a viral illness, which will improve on its own with rest and fluids.

***We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for fever. 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 this week.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening cough, fever 100.4 ° F or greater not controlled by Tylenol or Ibuprofen, recurrent vomiting, chest pain, shortness of breath, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing UCLA for your care.

DC Inst – Suture Removal

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for suture removal. Your sutures were removed and your wound is healing well. You can wash the area freely now. Keep your wound out of the sunlight for six months to reduce the appearance of scarring. You should cover your scar or use high SPF sunscreen protection.

Please follow up with your primary care doctor at your next scheduled appointment.

Return to the ER immediately signs of infection to your wounds such as worsening pain, worsening redness/swelling, discharge/pus from your wounds, or for any other concerning symptoms.

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DC Inst – STI

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your ***. You were tested today for gonorrhea and chlamydia and the results are still pending; you have been given treatment for these infections presumptively anyway. You will receive a phone call in~3 days if the results are positive. You should follow up with your primary care provider for further STI testing.

***Please take your prescribed antibiotics for the full course of the medication as directed.

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

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience fevers 100.4° or greater, worsening or uncontrolled pain, rashes, sores, vomiting, or for any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Sore Throat

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

***Please take your prescribed antibiotics as directed for the full course of the medication.

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

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or uncontrolled pain, tongue swelling, difficulty swallowing, change in your voice, difficulty breathing, fevers 100.4°F or greater, recurrent vomiting, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.