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DC Inst – Head Injury (CT)

DC

You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your head injury. Your CT scan did not show signs of bleeds or fractures in your head.

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 worsening or uncontrolled pain, vision changes, recurrent vomiting, difficulty with normal activities, abnormal behavior, difficulty walking, numbness, weakness, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Headache

DC

You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for headache. Your evaluation did not show evidence of medical conditions requiring emergent intervention at this time, and your pain improved with medication in the ED.

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 or uncontrolled pain, vision changes, recurrent vomiting, difficulty with normal activities, abnormal behavior, difficulty walking, numbness, weakness, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – G Tube Replacement

DC

You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for a problem with your G-tube. Your G-tube was replaced in the ER and you had imaging to confirm placement.

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

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience fevers, vomiting, redness, swelling, or discharge from the G-tube site, if your G-tube falls out, if you are unable to use the G-tube, for pain with using the G-tube, or for any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Gastroenteritis

DC

You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for nausea and vomiting. Your evaluation suggests that your symptoms are most likely due to viral illness which will improve on its own with rest and fluids. Remember to drink plenty of fluids at home.

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

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 us for your care.

DC Inst – Gastritis

DC

You were evaluated in the Emergency Department today for epigastric pain, which is most likely due to irritation of the lining of your stomach. Your symptoms improved with medication in the ED. You can take Mylanta, which is available over the counter, to help manage your symptoms. Avoid spicy or acidic foods.

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

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

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Fracture Generic

DC

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

Please rest, ice, and elevate your *** to help it heal. ***We have provided crutches for you to use at home while your *** heals.

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 ***, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Alcohol Intoxication

DC

You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for alcohol intoxication. You have been observed in the Emergency Department and are now able to walk on your own and are tolerating fluids/food.

Please follow up with your primary care physician.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience shaking, seizures, palpitations, inability to keep down fluids, worsening or uncontrolled pain, confusion, or for any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Epistaxis

DC

You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your nosebleed. Your bleeding was controlled in the ER with pressure. Your bleeding was most likely caused by dry and fragile skin inside your nose.

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

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or uncontrolled bleeding, shortness of breath, feeling lightheaded or dizzy, loss of consciousness, fainting, nausea or vomiting, chest pain, or for any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing usfor your care.

DC Inst – Ear Infection

DC

You were evaluated in the Emergency Department today for ear pain. Your evaluation suggests your pain is due to an ear infection.

Please take your prescribed antibiotics ***or use your antibiotic drops as directed for the full course of the medication.

***Please use over the counter debrox drops to help clean wax out of your ears. As discussed, please do not use cotton swabs in your ears.

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

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience hearing loss, discharge from your ear, headaches, fevers, recurrent vomiting, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – DVT

DC

You were evaluated in the Emergency Department today for leg swelling. Your evaluation, including an ultrasound, showed evidence of a blood clot in your leg. You have been started on a blood thinning medication to help the blood clot break down.

Please rest and elevate your affected leg to help reduce swelling, and resume normal activities as tolerated.

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 swelling or pain of your leg, shortness of breath, coughing up blood, chest pain, palpitations, nausea/vomiting, redness or warmth to your leg, fevers, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.