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DC Inst – Palpitations

DC

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 – Peritonsillar Abscess

DC

You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your sore throat. Your evaluation has revealed an early, small peritonsillar abscess. Your abscess was incised and drained in the Emergency Department.

Please take your prescribed antibiotics for the full course of the medication.
Please follow up with a Head and Neck doctor in about 1 week.

Return to the ER immediately for worsening or uncontrolled pain, difficulty swallowing, eating, or breathing, pain on moving your jaw, tongue swelling, fevers 100.4°F or greater, or for any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Penile Pain

DC

You were examined in the UCLA Emergency Department today for penile pain. Your physical exam suggests that XXXX.

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

Return to the Emergency Department immediately if you experience worsening penile pain, increasing discharge or redness from the penis, fevers or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Nose Injury

DC

You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your nose injury after a fall. Your nose does not appear to be fractured.

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 in 2-3 days. If your nose appears to be deformed in 3-4 days, you can find a plastic surgeon by calling (310) 825-5510 or an Ear, Nose, and Throat physician by calling 310-206-6688.

Return to the ER immediately for vomiting, confusion, worsening or uncontrolled pain, difficulty breathing, or for any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – MVC

DC

You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your injuries after a motor vehicle collision. Your evaluation did not show evidence of medical conditions requiring emergent intervention at this time. Please be aware that musculoskeletal pain commonly worsens a day or two after a collision before it gets better.

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 in 2-3 days.

Return to the ER immediately for worsening or uncontrolled pain, difficulty walking, numbness or weakness in your arms or legs, chest pain, shortness of breath, confusion, vomiting, or for any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Muscle Strain

DC

You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your ______ pain after _____. Your pain is most likely muscle strain which will improve on its own.

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

Please rest, ice, and elevate your ____ to control pain and inflammation.

Return to the ER immediately for worsening or uncontrolled pain, numbness or weakness to your ____, color change to your ____, or for any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care

DC Inst – MSK Pain

DC

You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for *** pain. Your evaluation did not find evidence of medical conditions requiring emergent intervention at this time.

We have provided crutches for you to use while your *** heals. Please rest, ice, and elevate your ***, and resume normal activities as tolerated.

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 this 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 – Lac Repair

DC

You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for a laceration to your ***. Your laceration was repaired in the ED with sutures. Please keep the area surrounding the laceration clean and dry. Please keep the area out of the sunlight for the next 6 months to help prevent scarring. You should have the sutures removed in 7-10 days by your primary care physician, or at your local urgent care or ER. If you develop redness or swelling at the site of your laceration please come back to the ER for a wound check.

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 in 7-10 days for suture removal. You can also return to the ER or another urgent care facility for this service.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience discharge from your laceration, redness around your laceration, warmth around your laceration, fever, vomiting, numbness, tingling, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Knee Pain

DC

You were evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your knee pain. Your evaluation, including ***X-rays of your knee, did not show signs of fractures or other acute abnormalities which require further intervention at this time.

Your knee has been ace wrapped and you were given crutches in the ER to help your knee heal. Please rest, ice and elevate your knee, and resume normal activities as tolerated.

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 pain. Do not drive or take medications containing tylenol while taking norco.

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

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or uncontrolled pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness to your legs, difficulty walking, worsening knee swelling or redness, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Hemorrhoids

DC

You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your rectal pain. Your evaluation has revealed that your symptoms are due to hemorrhoids. You can apply hemorrhoid cream, which is available over the counter, and do sitz baths to soothe the area. Stay well hydrated, eat a high fiber diet, and take stool softeners- you should not strain on the toilet.

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

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening bleeding, feel lightheaded, have shortness of breath, have headache, feel weak, have fever, or for any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.