SPE Flashcards
general inspection for
acute distress, ill appearing, AMS
duration includes
constant vs intermittent
character includes
quality, severity
sitting, supine, breathing, eating
radiation includes
jaw, arm, back, shoulders
timing includes
time of day/ recurring circumstances
also ask what with OLDCAARTS
previous episodes
pertinent ROS (21)
1- dyspnea/ DOE 2- syncope 3- orthopnea (# of pillows) 4- PND 5- palpitations 6- edema 7- claudication 8- cough 9- wheezing 10- HAs 11- abd pain 12- indigestion/ heartburn/ reflux 13- difficulty swallowing 14- pain w swallowing 15- appetite change 16- food intolerance 17- N/V 18- constipation 19- hematemesis 20- melena 21- anxiety/ nervousness
pertinent hx (11)
1- recent viral illness 2- recent MI/ heart disease or illness 3- trauma 4- HTN 5- hyperlipidemia 6- heart disease 7- lung disease 8- HF 9- DM 10- prior CXR/ EKG/ addl studies 11- recent life changes/ stressors
other ROS (14)
1- fever 2- chills 3- fatigue 4- malaise 5- sweats 6- sleep interruptions 7- unintentional weight changes 8- rash/ skin changes 9- dizziness 10- numbness 11- ST 12- hoarseness 13- diarrhea 14- changes in urinary habits/ sxs
PMH (7)
1- medical illnesses 2- medications/ OTC supps 3- medication allergies (also seasonal/ latex) 4- surgeries/ hospitalizations 5- accidents/ injuries 6- immunizations 7- LMP (if female)
FH
first degree- heart disease, HTN, DM, CA
SH
tobacco, alcohol, drugs, exercise, occupation
PE skin
socks off
diaphoresis, turgor, rash
PE neck
JVD, Kussmaul’s sign (increase in JVP with inspiration), palpate carotid pulse
what to do in PE before lungs
draping
PE lungs inspect
body habitus & chest wall, breathing pattern/ chest symmetry/ chest expansion
PE lungs palpate
increased/ decreased tactile fremitus
PE lungs auscultate
decreased breath sounds, crackles, rhonchi, wheezing
PE CV inspect/ palpate
PMI, tenderness, crepitus
PE CV auscultate
seated and supine aortic, pulmonic, tricuspid, mitral with diaphragm and bell
for: pericardial friction rub, murmurs, gallops, S3/ S4
PE abd inspect
distension, pulsatile masses, periumbilical or flank bruising
PE abd auscultate
hyper/hypoactive bowel sounds, abdominal bruits
PE abd percuss
hyperresonance, tympany, dullness
PE abd palpate
liver, spleen, kidneys, abdominal aorta size, tenderness (mostly epigastric), masses
PE MSK
edema, peripheral pulses
labs
CBC, CMP, troponin, BNP
+/- CK-MB, myoglobin, UDS
others to consider: PT/ INR, ESR
imaging
EKG, CXR
additional studies
D-dimer, CT chest, CTA, PHQ, GAD
things not to forget
vitals secondary diagnoses disposition ER precautions follow up
pleuritic, positional CP
friction rub
diffuse ST elevations in V1-V6 with associated PR depressions
pericarditis
pericarditis tx
Ibuprofen OR Aspirin
**both until symptom free for 24 hours (usually 7-14 days) → then taper weekly for 2-4 weeks
PLUS
Colchicine (prevents recurrence)
pericarditis tx if Dressler syndrome (fever & pulmonary infiltrates)
aspirin or colchicine, avoid NSAIDs
pericarditis pt edu
sxs resolve w/i 1-2 days of treatment
good long-term prognosis
avoid strenuous activity until symptoms resolved
hx of viral prodrome
young adult
S3 gallop
cardiomegaly on CXR
myocarditis