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UpToDate = KristaMooreMD !13

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New Innovations = kmoore !22

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MDM - Palomar

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Dr. Moore, resident working with Dr. [***]
I, the resident physician, attest that I examined the patient and performed the services as described with the attending physician present during the critical or key portions of the service.
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NURSING NOTES REVIEWED.
History obtained from []
Additional information reviewed: [
nursing home notes, EMS run sheets, previous hospitalizations, office records] and previous medical records reviewed via electronic health care record and were summarized in the HPI above in MDM below.

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT COURSE
Based on chief complaint, I considered high risk diagnoses such as [ DDX]
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EMERGENT LABS AND DIAGNOSTIC STUDIES:

LAB RESULTS WERE REVIEWED AND INTERPRETED BY ME:
[***]

12-LEAD EKG REVIEWED AND INTERPRETED BY ME:
[***]

RADIOLOGY RESULTS REVIEWED and XRs INTERPRETED BY ME:
[***]

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Procedures/Critical Care: [***]

Observation/Re-Evaluation: [***]

Co-morbidities impacting complexity of my management for this patient: [***]

Medications requiring close monitoring by me: [***]

Treatments/tests Considered but Not Ordered: [], however, based on [], I did not feel the patient would benefit based on my risk/benefits discussion with the patient/their proxy.

Admission/surgery considered, but ultimately, after extensive workup and reevaluation, does not appear to be indicated at this time. I judge the possibility of clinical deterioration unlikely, and I believe the patient is a reasonable outpatient candidate. Plan for follow up with [***]

Social determinants of health impacting complexity of my management of this patient: [***]

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MEDICAL DECISION MAKING:

Based on the patient’s history and presentation, my work up and conclusions are as follows:
[***]

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Krista Moore, MD
NAVY Emergency Medicine PGY-4

Disclaimer: Inadvertent spelling and grammatical errors are likely due to EHR/dictation software use and do not reflect on the overall quality of patient care. Also, please note that the electronic time recorded on this note does not necessarily reflect the actual time of the patient encounter

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PE - Basic

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GENERAL: well appearing, in no apparent distress, non-diaphoretic
HEAD: normocephalic, atraumatic
EENT: EOM intact, pupils equal round and reactive to light, no scleral icterus. Hearing intact to normal conversation. Mucus membranes moist
CV: Regular rate and rhythm. Well perfused, no dependent edema
PULM: Lungs clear to auscultation bilaterally. Normal depth, rate and work of breathing
ABDOMEN: Soft, non-distended, non-tender to palpation
SKINS: Warm, dry. No active bleeding from skin.
PSYCH: Patient cooperative with normal mood and affect.
EXTREMITIES: No obvious deformities. No cyanosis
NEURO: Awake and alert, moving all extremities without focal motor deficit

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PE - No touch

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GENERAL: well appearing, in no apparent distress, non-diaphoretic
HEAD: normocephalic, atraumatic
EENT: EOM intact, pupils equal round, no scleral icterus. Hearing intact to normal conversation. Mucus membranes moist
CV: Well perfused, no dependent edema
PULM: Normal depth, rate and work of breathing
SKINS: Warm, dry. No active bleeding from skin.
PSYCH: Patient cooperative with normal mood and affect.
EXTREMITIES: No obvious deformities. No cyanosis
NEURO: Awake and alert, moving all extremities without focal motor deficit

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PE - GU Female

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Female Pelvic Exam:
Patient consented to sensitive exam and chaperoned by [HM/RN]

EXTERNAL GENITALIA: Normal hair distribution/trimmed/shaved pubic hair [] . No lesions, normal appearance, no prolapse/cystocele.
VAGINA: Speculum placed with visualization of the cervix. Pink vaginal vault, moist with normal appearing rugae. No lesions, blood, discharge, or yeast elements in vaginal vault. No amine odor present.
CERVIX: Parous/Non-parous cervix. No lesions, discharge from os, erythema or polyps. IUD strings [
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BIMANUAL: Normal size, shape and contour. No obvious masses. No CMT or adnexal tenderness.
RECTAL: No external lesions, fissures, fistulas, or external hemorrhoids.

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PE - GU Male

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Male Genitourinary exam:
Patient consented to sensitive exam and chaperoned by [HM/RN]

Circumcised male/Foreskin retracts easily
Pubic hair: [***]
Cremasteric reflex intact.
Testicles descended bilaterally. No testicular masses, lesions or varicoceles. Epididymis nontender.
No palpable hernias via inguinal canal or abdominal wall or LAD.
Penis without lesions, urethral meatus without discharge or blood

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PE - Rectal

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Patient consented to sensitive exam and chaperoned by [HM/RN]
RECTAL: No external lesions, no fissures, no fistulas, no external hemorrhoids, no skin tags, no pilonidal cysts. Normal sphincter tone. No rectal masses, prostate smooth & normal in size. No blood on the glove.

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PE - Neuro Full

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NEURO: CN II-XII intact. SILT & 5/5 strength in bilateral upper and lower extremities. No pronator drift. No dysarthria. Gait and balance normal. Ambulated without difficulty.

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PE - MSE

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Mental Status Exam:
Patient described their mood as: “[]”
Patient described feeling: “[
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The patient is alert and oriented. Dress and hygiene are fair. Looks stated age. Calm and cooperative. Good eye contact. No psychomotor agitation or retardation. Speech is normal, non-pressured. No thought disorder. Thoughts are goal directed. Affect is euthymic and congruent. No emotional blunting. The patient denied any audiovisual hallucinations. No delusions noted. Insight and judgment are fair. Impulse control is fair. The patient is cognitively intact. Denies SI/HI, auditory or visual hallucinations.

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PE - Ophtho

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Vital Signs Reviewed.

OPHTHO EXAM
Visual Acuity
- OD:
- OS:
- OU:

IOP:
- OD:
- OS:

No direct or consensual photophobia
PERRL
EOMI and nonpainful
Conjunctiva [injected]
No exudates, nodules or styes
No proptosis, chemosis
Fluorescein stain showed [no increased corneal uptake]
Topical anesthetic drops [relieved pain/irritation/FB sensation]

GENERAL: WN, WD, A&Ox4, sitting on bed in NAD, nondiaphoretic
HEENT: NCAT. Eye exam as above. Hearing intact to normal conversation
CV: Well perfused, no dependent edema
PULM: Normal depth, rate and work of breathing. No audible wheezes or tripoding
EXTREMITIES: Moves all extremities spontaneously without difficult.
SKIN: Pink, warm, dry.
PSYCH: Patient cooperative with normal mood and affect.

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PE - ENT

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GENERAL: Well nourished, well developed, alert & oriented x 4, sitting ER bed in no apparent distress, nondiaphoretic.
HEAD: NCAT, PERRL, EOMI, conjunctiva clear.
EARS: Normal appearing pinna and external auditory canal. No pain with pinna manipulation. EAC clear and nonerythematous. No TM bulging, erythema, or fluid. Hearing intact to conversation.
NOSE: No external nasal deformity. No frontal or maxillary sinus tenderness.
MOUTH: Uvula midline, posterior oropharynx nonerythematous. Tonsillar pilars unremarkable, without abscess or asymmetry. Voice normal. Teeth, gums and cheeks nontender to percussion, sublingual space soft and non-tender.
NECK: Normal appearance, supple, nontender. No lymphadenopathy.
CV: Regular rate and rhythm, no murmurs, rubs or gallops. Well perfused, no dependent edema
PULM: Lungs clear to auscultation bilaterally, no wheezes, rales, or rhonchi. Normal depth, rate and work of breathing.
EXTREMITIES: Moves all extremities spontaneously without difficult. No clubbing or cyanosis.
SKINS: Pink, warm, dry.
PSYCH: Patient cooperative with normal mood and affect.

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PE - PEDS

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Vital Signs Reviewed.

GENERAL: well nourished, developmentally appropriate child in NAD, playing in exam room in
HEENT: normocephalic, atraumatic, age appropriate fontanelles,
EYES: no icterus, discharge, or conjunctivitis. EOMI, PERRLA.
EARS: Hearing intact to normal conversation. TMs clear bilaterally, no pain with pinna manipulation.
NOSE: Normal nares, no discharge
THROAT: Mucus membranes moist. Normal gums and palate. Uvula midline, no exudates
NECK: no LAD, no nuchal rigidity
CV: Regular rate and rhythm, no murmurs, rubs or gallops. Well perfused, capillary refill <3 seconds, no dependent edema
PULM: Lungs clear to auscultation bilaterally, no wheezes, rales, or rhonchi. Normal depth, rate and work of breathing.
ABDOMEN: Soft, nontender, nondistended, no rigidity, no rebound, no guarding.
GU: [circumcised/not circumcised] normal genitalia. No rash.
BACK: No CVAT
EXTREMITIES: Normal appearing extremities, moves all extremities spontaneously without difficult. No clubbing or cyanosis.
NEURO: Normal muscle strength and tone.
SKINS: Pink, warm, dry. No rashes, normal skin turgor.

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PE - Infant

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GENERAL: Alert, active when aroused. NAD. Appropriately interactive.
HEENT: Anterior fontanelle open and flat. Conjunctiva clear, ears have normal shape and position with no pits or tags. Nares patent. Palate intact. Mucous membranes moist. TM’s clear bilaterally.
NECK: Full range of motion.
CARDIOVASCULAR: Normal precordium, regular rate and rhythm. No murmurs. Normal femoral pulses.
RESPIRATORY: Clear to auscultation bilaterally. No retractions.
ABDOMEN: Soft, nondistended. Normal bowel sounds. Umbilical stump is clean, dry, and intact without purulent drainage or surround redness.
GENITOURINARY: Normal external [female/+/- circumcised male] genitalia. Anus externally normal.
MUSCULOSKELETAL: Spine straight. No sacral dimple or hair tuft. Leg lengths grossly symmetric.
SKIN: Warm and pink with brisk peripheral and truncal capillary refill. No jaundice.
NEUROLOGICAL: Normal tone. Moves all extremities equally. [***Normal root, suck, grasp, and Moro reflexes (3-4 months)]

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EKG

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EKG (Interpreted by me, Krista Moore, MD):
Sinus rhythm with a ventricular rate of [#]
QTc [***]ms
No ST segment elevations/depressions, T wave inversions or other ischemic changes

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CXR

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Chest X-Ray (Interpreted by me, Krista Moore, MD):
Trachea midline. No free air under the diaphragm, no widened mediastinum/pneumomediastinum appreciated. No pneumothorax visualized.
**Cardiac borders and costophrenic angles clear.
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No focal consolidations or pleural effusions appreciated.

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MDM - Scripps LJ

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MDM - NMCSD

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Insert Block

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Labs

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CBC: no leukocytosis/leukopenia, no anemia, or thrombocytopenia

CMP: [***] glucose, with no elevation in anion gap. No severe electrolyte abnormalities, evidence of renal dysfunction or acute liver/biliary disease or metabolic derangements.

[Lipase: patient’s lipase is normal and no indication of pancreatic dysfunction or pancreatitis]

[TROP: High sensitivity troponin not consistent with acute myocardial infarction]

[UA without evidence of infection or hematuria]

[HCG]

[***]

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PE - Trauma

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PRIMARY SURVEY
AIRWAY: intact, talking
BREATHING: equal, bilateral chest rise and fall, +breath sounds bilaterally, no chest wallcrepitus
CIRCULATION: peripheral pulses intact in BUE and BLE, pelvis stable, no signs of hemorrhage
DISABILITY: Moves all extremities equally, sensation intact to bilateral upper and lower extremities, GCS * (E, V **, M )
[
GLUCOSE]
EXPOSURE: no abrasions/lacerations/contusions
FAST exam: ***

SECONDARY SURVEY
HEAD: normocephalic, no evidence of trauma to the face or scalp
EYES: Conjunctiva clear, pupils equal, round and reactive at * mm bilaterally, extra occular movements intact
ENT: midface stable, no nasal septal hematomas, no dental malocclusions or intraoral lesions
NECK: no C-spine midline or paraspinal tenderness to palpation, full and pain-free range of motion. [
] In c-collar
CHEST: no chest wall tenderness or crepitus
ABDOMEN: soft, non-distended, non-tender, no rebound/guarding
PELVIS: non-tender, stable to compression
BACK: No midline or paraspinal tenderness to palpation, step offs or signs of trauma in the thoracic, lumbar and sacral sign. Sphincter tone present
EXTREMITIES: no deformities; pain free and normal range of motion at all joints; normal cap refill. [
**] Compartments are soft, no muscle rigidity.
SKIN: no contusions, abrasions/lacerations, burns. No active bleeding from skin

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Considered Admission

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Admission considered, but ultimately, after extensive workup and reevaluation, does not appear to be indicated at this time. I judge the possibility of clinical deterioration unlikely, and I believe the patient is a reasonable outpatient candidate. Plan for follow up with [***]

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C spine clearance

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Cervical spine clearance: The patient is alert and oriented, GCS 15, does not appear clinically intoxicated, has no distracting/painful injury, no complaints of neck pain, a non-tender midline c-spine on palpation, no paresthesias in extremities, and no peripheral strength or sensory deficits. With c-collar removed, patient able to actively range neck through full flexion/extension without pain. C-spine cleared based on consideration of Canadian C-spine criteria, NEXUS criteria and clinical gestalt.

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Admit Info - Message template

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EMA DRAGON phrases to copy

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My Sepsis
My Resident - at the top of every note
My ED Course
My Critical Care Time
My observations
My Restraints

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PE in Pregnancy
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Pediatric Head Trauma
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Given the history, out of concern for sepsis, blood cultures, lactate, antibiotics and fluids started.
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EMA Procedures you can bill for
Blood Transfusions Splint EKG Nursemaids
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EMA Critical Care
Critical Care Time: [***] minutes   Treatments/Evaluations: Close monitoring and treatment of unstable vital signs, cardiorespiratory, and neurologic status, while maintaining tight balance of fluid, respiratory, and cardiac interventions. This time includes discussing the case with the patient and the patient’s family. This time does not include all procedures stated elsewhere in this record. This time also includes reviewing old records, labs and radiological studies. This time includes examining and re-examining the patient. Additionally, this time also includes arranging care with admitting and consulting physicians. 
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EMA Observation DC
THE PATIENT WAS DISCHARGED FROM ED OBSERVATION and HOSPITALIZED at  with TOTAL OBSERVATION TIME of .
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EMA Psych Obs & T/o
The patient was placed under Emergency Department Observation status at  for ongoing evaluation and risk stratification of their acute psychiatric illness requiring ongoing medications, psychiatric evaluation and 1:1 monitoring. During their time in observation, they received at least 1 of the following interventions:  [Cardiopulmonary/pulse oximetry monitoring]  [Aspiration precautions] [One-to-one monitoring]  Serial neuro checks/exams/treatments: [specifics]  Medical clearance/hold status: [_]  Restraints (If YES, use MY RESTRAINTS): [_]  Daily medications reviewed and ordered: [YES/NO]  Re-evaluation/Disposition: [_] [Time]: [Re-evaluation, findings, brief exam]  [Time]: [Re-evaluation, findings, brief exam] vitals reviewed and are stable.  While in the ED, patient remained under the direct care of an Emergency Medicine Physician.
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EMA Obs
The patient was placed under Emergency Department Observation status at  for ongoing evaluation and risk stratification of their acute [Chest pain, Abdominal pain, Altered Mental Status, Bizarre behavior, Bronchospasm]. During their time in observation, they received at least 1 of the following interventions:  [Cardiopulmonary/pulse oximetry monitoring]  [Aspiration precautions] [One-to-one monitoring]  Serial neuro checks/exams/treatments: [specifics]  [Time]: [Re-evaluation, findings, brief exam]  [Time]: [Re-evaluation, findings, brief exam] vitals reviewed and are stable.  While in the ED, patient remained under the direct care of an Emergency Medicine Physician.
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EMA Informed Consent
I, the undersigned physician, hereby certify that I have discussed the planned surgery/procedure with the patient or the patients legal representative, including : *The risks and benefits of the procedure; *Any adverse reactions that may reasonably be expected to occur; *Any alternative efficacious methods of treatment which may be medically viable; *The potential problems that may occur during recuperation; and *Any research or economic interest I may have regarding this treatment. I have given the patient/legal representative the opportunity to ask questions.
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EMA DDX AMS
The patient presented for evaluation of altered mental status, given large differential diagnosis, the decision making in this case is of high complexity.  I have considered and evaluated for the differential below:  DDx: Hypoglycemia, electrolyte abnormality, seizure disorder, alcohol withdrawal, metabolic abnormality, cardiac dysrhythmia, hypoxia, substance abuse, alcohol intoxication, fever, traumatic head injury, infectious process, stroke
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EMA DDX URI
COVID-19, RSV, influenza, pneumonia, sinusitis, strep pharyngitis, bacterial infection
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EMA DDX Abd Pain Male
Includes but is not limited to: GI (gastritis, GERD, PUD, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, gastroenteritis, bowel obstruction, appendicitis, indigestion, IBD) vs genitourinary (pyelonephritis, renal colic, renal calculi, cystitis, inguinal hernia, testicular torsion, GU infection vs vascular (AAA, aortic dissection, mesenteric ischemia, intestinal angina, portal vein thrombus) vs MSK (shingles, cellulitis, abscess) vs malignancy   
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EMA DDX Abd Pain - F
Includes but is not limited to: GI (gastritis, GERD, PUD, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, gastroenteritis, bowel obstruction, appendicitis, indigestion, IBD) vs genitourinary (pyelonephritis, renal colic, renal calculi, cystitis, inguinal hernia, GU infection vs vascular (AAA, aortic dissection, mesenteric ischemia, intestinal angina, portal vein thrombus) vs MSK (shingles, cellulitis, abscess) vs malignancy vs reproductive(PID, tubo-ovarian abscess, ovarian torsion, Ovarian cyst, Pregnancy related complications)
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EMA DDX Back pain
Differential diagnosis for back pain includes but not limited to: MSK (strain, sprain, spasm), cauda equina, renal pathology, aortic pathology, fracture (vertebral), tumor, infection (spinal epidural abscess), shingles, skin/soft tissue infection. Differential diagnosis of Differential diagnosis for back pain includes but not limited to: MSK (strain, sprain, spasm), cauda equina, renal pathology, aortic pathology, fracture (vertebral), tumor, infection (spinal epidural abscess), shingles, skin/soft tissue infection. 
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EMA DDX Chest pain
CHEST pain ddx includes but is not limited to: ACS, aneurysm, angina, asthma, bronchitis, CHF, COPD, dissection, esophageal reflux, MI, musculoskeletal chest pain, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, pleurisy
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EMA DDX Sz
DDX Seizure: DDX includes but is not limited to Hypoglycemia, electrolyte abnormality, seizure disorder, alcohol withdrawal, metabolic abnormality, cardiac dysrhythmia, hypoxia, substance abuse, fever, traumatic head injury
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EMA DDX Syncope kids
Differential syncope in children/adolescents: Heat illness, vasovagal syncope, orthostatic hypotension, hypoglycemia, seizure, (pregnancy-Females), dysrhythmias, structural cardiac abnormalities, anaphylaxis adverse reaction to medications, toxic exposure
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EMA DDX SOB
The patient presented for evaluation of SOB, given large differential diagnosis, the decision making in this case is of high complexity.  I have considered and evaluated for the differential below:   DDX includes but is not limited to: ACS, angina, asthma, bronchitis, CHF, COPD, dissection, esophageal reflux, MI,  pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, pleurisy, metabolic or electrolyte abnornality  
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EMA DDX Trauam
DDx for fall: closed head injury, facial fractures, intracranial hemorrhage, skull fracture, cervical, thoracic or lumbar fracture, traumatic intrathoracic hemorrhage, rib fractures, pneumothorax, pulmonary contusion, traumatic intra-abdominal hemorrhage, pelvic fractures, upper/lower extremity fractures
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EMA DDX statement template
The patient presented for evaluation of [**], given large differential diagnosis, the decision making in this case is of high complexity.  I have considered and evaluated for the differential below:  DDx: [***]
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EMA DDX UGIB
DDX for Upper GI bleed includes but is not limited to: Gastritis, peptic ulcer, gastric ulcer, esophagitis, esophageal varices, Barrett's esophagus, esophageal cancer, abdominal aortic aneurysm with erosion into the GI tract
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https://www.mbp.state.md.us/mbp_expedited_License/default.aspx
https://www.mbp.state.md.us/forms/CHRC_Instructions_MBP.pdf
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EMA DDX Vag Bleed
Spontaneous miscarriage, threatened miscarriage, subchorionic hematoma, ectopic pregnancy
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Maryland MD License Reciprocity https://www.mbp.state.md.us/licensure_phyapp.aspx
https://dsd.maryland.gov/regulations/Pages/10.32.01.17.aspx
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Favorites to mark /Hotkeys
Labs: CBC, CMP, BMP, LFTs, Lipase, Trop, Lactate, VBG, ABG, UA, UDS, HCG Quant & Qual, PT/INR, PTT, Type & Screen, ETOH, Meds: Zofran IV/PO, APAP IV/PO, toradol IV/IM, PO ibuprophen, PO oxy, Dialudid 0.5 & 1mg, MS 4mg Ativan 1mg PO, 2mg IV Zyprexa PO/IM Haldol IM Benadryl IM Epi Pen/IM XR: CXR CP, SOB, Trauma, Pain KUB: Pain, SBO/free air Extremities: Trauma CT: Head - AMS, dizzy, trauma, headache CTA head and neck C spine - trauma CTA PE CTA Aorta chest Abd/Pelvis w/ contrast - pain Abd/Pelvis w/o contrast - r/o stone Abd/Pelvis w/o contrast - pain with renal disease US: DVT R/L, Pelvic, OB, Scrotum
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ED Course insert
EMERGENT LABS AND DIAGNOSTIC STUDIES: LAB RESULTS WERE REVIEWED AND INTERPRETED BY ME: [***] RADIOLOGY RESULTS REVIEWED and XRs INTERPRETED BY ME: [***] ___________________________________________________________ Observation/Re-Evaluation: [***] Medications requiring close monitoring by me: [***] Procedures/Critical Care: [***] Co-morbidities impacting complexity of my management for this patient: [***] Social determinants of health impacting complexity of my management of this patient: [***] Treatments/tests Considered but Not Ordered: [***], however, based on [***], I did not feel the patient would benefit based on my risk/benefits discussion with the patient/their proxy. Admission/surgery considered, but ultimately, after extensive workup and reevaluation, does not appear to be indicated at this time. I judge the possibility of clinical deterioration unlikely, and I believe the patient is a reasonable outpatient candidate. Plan for follow up with [***]
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Consults
Consultation(s): [***] - Spoke with Dr. [***] from [***] at [***]
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MDM - Palomar without insert
Dr. Moore, resident working with Dr. [***] I, the resident physician, attest that I examined the patient and performed the services as described with the attending physician present during the critical or key portions of the service. ___________________________________________________________ NURSING NOTES REVIEWED. History obtained from [***] Additional information reviewed: [***nursing home notes, EMS run sheets, previous hospitalizations, office records and] previous medical records reviewed via electronic health care record and were summarized in the HPI above in MDM below. EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT COURSE Based on chief complaint, I considered high risk diagnoses such as [ DDX] for which I ordered [saline lock, continuous cardiac monitoring, pulse oximetry…]. ___________________________________________________________ EKG (Interpreted by me, Krista Moore, MD): Sinus rhythm with a ventricular rate of [#] QTc [***]ms No ST segment elevations/depressions, T wave inversions or other ischemic changes ___________________________________________________________ [***] ___________________________________________________________ MEDICAL DECISION MAKING: Based on the patient’s history and presentation, my work up and conclusions are as follows: [***] ______________________________________ Krista Moore, MD NAVY Emergency Medicine PGY-4 Disclaimer: Inadvertent spelling and grammatical errors are likely due to EHR/dictation software use and do not reflect on the overall quality of patient care. Also, please note that the electronic time recorded on this note does not necessarily reflect the actual time of the patient encounter
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DERM DDX https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/wikem.cf.bucket/images/Dermatologic_Emergencies.png
No erythroderma, mucosal involvement or toxic appearance. Reassured SJS/TEN, Staph Scalded skin/Toxic shock syndrome, DRESS is unlikely. No evidence of purpura. No vesicles concerning for herpes/zoster. No pain out of proportion, toxic appearance or radpid progression, reassured it is unlikely to be NSTI. No targetoid lesions.
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Hemoptysis
bronchitis, CHF, TB, PE, malignancy, post procedure, anticoagulation/coagulopathy, COPD, bronchiectasis, PNA, vasculitis, leukemia, drug inhalation/crack lung
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Practice pattern 1st choice meds 2nd choice meds standard of care guideline easy of availability
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Agitation
Psych - Olanzipine 5-10mg IM Agitated delerium - B52 IM Ketamine lasts longer if MTF (drugs)
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Skin Redness
Cellulisis vs abscess, NSTI, DVT, ischemic limb, dermatitis, lympangitis, osteomyelitis, erysipelas. No pain out of proportion to exam or rapid expansion. Non-toxic appearing. No evidence of compartment syndrome on exam. Strong distal palpable pulses with brisk CR and no hx of PAD/PVD No blistering.
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LBP
No hisotry of trauma, fracture unlikely. No fevers/chills, B symptoms, unintentional weight loss, IV drug use, chronic steroid use, saddle anesthesia, bowel/bladder incontinence, unlikely to be cauda equina, malignancy, osteomyelitis, epidural abscess. No indication for imaging at this time. Given HPI, age and risk factors, unlikely to be AAA, perforated viscus.  UA ordered to evaluate for possible nephrolithiasis vs UTI/pyleonephritis.  Given patient drove themself in and is unable to get a ride home, will treat wiht non-sedating meds here in the ER and DC with non-narcotic pain managment and muscle relaxants.