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DC Inst – Shortness of Breath

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You were evaluated in the Emergency Department today for shortness of breath. Your symptoms improved with Albuterol and steroids, and your evaluation did not show evidence of medical conditions requiring emergent intervention at this time. ***You have been given a prescription for steroids, please take them as directed.

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

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening shortness of breath, chest pain, headache, light headedness, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Shoulder Dislocation

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for shoulder pain. Your evaluation, including physical exam and x-rays, revealed a shoulder dislocation. We have reduced your shoulder, please use the sling for comfort.

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 your primary care physician within two days.

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 fingers, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Seizure

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for a seizure. Your evaluation, including labs and a CT of your brain, were unremarkable. Do not drive until you are cleared by a physician.

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

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience recurrent seizures, difficulty walking or moving your arms or legs, slurred speech, difficulty with normal activities, abnormal behavior, vision changes, or for any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Renal Colic

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your flank pain. Your pain is most likely due to a kidney stone which will pass on its own.

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 with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening pain, fever, painful urination, blood in urine, weakness, chest pain, difficulty breathing or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Rash

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You were evaluated in the Emergency Department today for a rash. Your evaluation suggests your symptoms are most likely due to ***.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within 2-3 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 rash, worsening or uncontrolled pain, fevers 100.4°F or greater, recurrent vomiting, shortness of breath, discharge from your rash, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Psych

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your psychiatric complaint. You were evaluated by both Emergency Medicine and Psychiatry staff and have been cleared to go home.

Please follow up with your psychiatrist within 2-3 days. Please use the resources given to you in the Emergency Department.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience thoughts of hurting yourself or others, audio or visual hallucinations, or for any other concerning symptoms.

 

DC Inst: Abscess, Abx

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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.