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Shortness Of Breath - Progress Note  ( General Medicine)
Description:  The patient was admitted approximately 3 days ago with increasing shortness of breath secondary to pneumonia.  Pulmonary Medicine Associates have been contacted to consult in light of the ICU admission. 

She was evaluated this a.m. and was without any significant clinical change.  Her white count has been improving and down to 12,000.  A chest x-ray obtained today showed some bilateral infiltrates, but no acute cardiopulmonary change.  There was a suggestion of a bilateral lower lobe pneumonitis or pneumonia.,She has been on Zosyn for the infection.,Throughout her hospitalization, we have been trying to adjust her pain medications.  She states that the methadone did not work for her.  She was "immune" to oxycodone.  She had been on tramadol before and was placed back on that.  There was some question that this may have been causing some dizziness.  She also was on clonazepam and alprazolam for the underlying bipolar disorder.,Apparently, her husband was in this afternoon.  He had a box of her pain medications.  It is unclear whether she took a bunch of these or precisely what happened.  I was contacted that she was less responsive.  She periodically has some difficulty to arouse due to pain medications, which she has been requesting repeatedly, though at times does not appear to have objective signs of ongoing pain.  The nurse found her and was unable to arouse her at this point.  There was a concern that she had taken some medications from home.  She was given Narcan and appeared to come around some.  Breathing remained somewhat labored and she had some diffuse scattered rhonchi, which certainly changed from this a.m.  Additional Narcan was given as well as some medications to reverse a possible benzodiazepine toxicity.  With O2 via mask, oxygenation was stable at 90% to 95% after initial hypoxia was noted.  A chest x-ray was obtained at this time.  An ECG was obtained, which shows a sinus tachycardia, noted to have ischemic abnormalities.,In light of the acute decompensation, she was then transferred to the ICU.  We will continue the IV Zosyn.  Respiratory protocol with respiratory management.  Continue alprazolam p.r.n., but avoid if she appears sedated.  We will attempt to avoid additional pain medications, but we will continue with the Dilaudid for time being.  I suspect she will need something to control her bipolar disorder.,Pulmonary Medicine Associates have been contacted to consult in light of the ICU admission.  At this juncture, she does not appear to need an intubation.  Pending chest x-ray, she may require additional IV furosemide.
Snoring  ( General Medicine)
Description:  Chronic snoring in children

CHRONIC SNORING,Chronic snoring in children can be associated with obstructive sleep apnea or upper airway resistant syndrome.  Both conditions may lead to sleep fragmentation and/or intermittent oxygen desaturation, both of which have significant health implications including poor sleep quality and stress on the cardiovascular system.  Symptoms like daytime somnolence, fatigue, hyperactivity, behavior difficulty (i.e., ADHD) and decreased school performance have been reported with these conditions.  In addition, the most severe cases may be associated with right ventricular hypertrophy, pulmonary and/or systemic hypertension and even cor pulmonale.,In this patient, the risks for a sleep-disordered breathing include obesity and the tonsillar hypertrophy.  It is therefore indicated and medically necessary to perform a polysomnogram for further evaluation.  A two week sleep diary will be given to the parents to fill out daily before the polysomnogram is performed.
Right Hand Laceration  ( General Medicine)
Description:  Right hand laceration x3, repaired.

HISTORY: , The patient is a 19-year-old male who was involved in a fight approximately an hour prior to his ED presentation.  He punched a guy few times on the face, might be the mouth and then punched a drinking glass, breaking it and lacerating his right hand.  He has three lacerations on his right hand.  His wound was cleaned out thoroughly with tap water, and one of the navy corpsman tried to use Superglue and gauze to repair it.  However, it continues to bleed and he is here for evaluation.,PAST MEDICATION HISTORY:,  Significant for asthma and acne.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS: , Accutane and takes no other medications.,TETANUS STATUS: , Up-to-date.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , He is a nonsmoker.  He has been drinking alcohol today, but has no history of alcohol or drug abuse.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , Otherwise well.  No febrile illness.  No motor or sensory complaints of any sort or paresthesias in the hand.,PHYSICAL EXAM:  ,GENERAL:  He is in no apparent distress.  He is alert and oriented x3.  Mental status is clear and appropriate.  VITALS SIGNS:  Temperature is 98.3, heart rate 100, respirations 18, blood pressure 161/98, oxygen saturation 99% on room air by pulse oximetry, which is normal.  EXTREMITIES:  Right hand, he has three lacerations all over the MCP joint of his right hand, irregular shaped over the fifth MCP and then over the fourth and third half wound, similarly the lacerations.  All total approximately 4 cm in length.  I see no foreign bodies, just capillary refills less than 2 seconds.  Radial pulses intact.  There is full range of motion with no gross deformities.  No significant amount of edema associated with these in the dorsum of the hand.,STUDIES: , X-rays shows no open fracture or bony abnormality.,EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT COURSE:  ,The patient was anesthetized with 1% Xylocaine.  Wounds were thoroughly irrigated with tap water with at least 2 liters.  They were repaired with simple sutures of 4-0 Ethilon, total of 17 sutures, 16 of which were simple, one is a horizontal mattress.  The patient was given Augmentin 875 mg p.o. due to the possibility of human bite wound.,ASSESSMENT: , RIGHT HAND LACERATIONS, SIMPLE X3, REPAIRED AS DESCRIBED.  NO SIGNS OF BONY ABNORMALITY OR FOREIGN BODY.,PLAN:  ,The patient will be given Augmentin 875 mg 1 p.o. b.i.d. for 7 days.  He will be given a prescription of Vicoprofen as he is unable to tolerate the Tylenol due to his Accutane.  He will take 1 p.o. every 6 hours or as needed, #12.  He will follow up for suture removal in 8 days.  Should he develop any signs of infection, he will come immediately here for reevaluation.  He is discharged in stable condition.,
Recurrent Abscesses - Consult  ( General Medicine)
Description:  Recurrent abscesses in the thigh, as well as the pubic area for at least about 2 years.   In the past, Accutane has been used.

REASON FOR CONSULTATION: , Recurrent abscesses in the thigh, as well as the pubic area for at least about 2 years.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:,  A 23-year-old female who is approximately 5 months' pregnant, who has had recurrent abscesses in the above-mentioned areas.  She would usually have pustular type of lesion that would eventually break and would be quite painful.  The drainage would be malodorous.  It would initially not be infected as far as she knows, but then could eventually become infected.  She stated that this first started after she had her first born about 2 years ago.  She had recurrences of these abscesses and had pain, actually hospitalized at Hospital approximately a year and a half ago for about 1-1/2 months.  She was treated with multiple courses of antibiotics.  She had biopsies done.  She was seen by Dr. X.  Reportedly, she had a HIV test done that was negative.  She had been seen by a dermatologist who said that she had a problem with her sweat glands.  She has been on multiple courses of antibiotics.  She never had any fevers.  She has pain, drainage, and reportedly there was some bleeding in the area of the perineum/vaginal area.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:,1.  History of recurrent abscesses in the perineum, upper medial thigh, and the vulva area for about 2 years.  Per her report, a dermatologist had told her that she had an overactive sweat gland, and I believe she probably has hidradenitis suppurativa.  Probably, she has had Staphylococcus infection associated with it as well.,2.  Reported history of asthma.,GYNECOLOGIC HISTORY: , G3, P1.  She is currently 5 months' pregnant.,ALLERGIES: , None.,MEDICATIONS: , Her medication had been Augmentin.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , She is followed by a gynecologist in Bartow.  She is not an alcohol or tobacco user.  She is not married.  She has a 2-year-old child.,FAMILY HISTORY:  ,Noncontributory.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , The patient has been complaining of diarrhea about 5 or 6 times a day for several weeks now.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION,GENERAL:
Renal Insufficiency - Consult  ( General Medicine)
Description:  Patient with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, COPD, hypertension, and renal insufficiency.

REASON FOR CONSULT:, Renal insufficiency.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:, A 48-year-old African-American male with a history of coronary artery disease, COPD, congestive heart failure with EF of 20%-25%, hypertension, renal insufficiency, and recurrent episodes of hypertensive emergency, admitted secondary to shortness of breath and productive cough. The patient denies any chest pain, palpitations, syncope, or fever. Denied any urinary disturbances, difficulty, burning micturition, hematuria, or back pain. Nephrology is consulted regarding renal insufficiency.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:, Reviewed entirely and negative except for HPI.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:, Hypertension, congestive heart failure with ejection fraction of 20%-25% in December 2005, COPD, mild diffuse coronary artery disease, and renal insufficiency.,ALLERGIES:, NO KNOWN DRUG ALLERGIES.,MEDICATIONS:, Clonidine 0.3 p.o. q.8, aspirin 325 daily, hydralazine 100 q.8, Lipitor 20 at bedtime, Toprol XL 100 daily.,FAMILY HISTORY:, Noncontributory.,SOCIAL HISTORY:, The patient denies any alcohol, IV drug abuse, tobacco, or any recreational drugs.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,VITAL SIGNS: Blood pressure 180/110. Temperature 98.1. Pulse rate 60. Respiratory rate 23. O2 sat 95% on room air.,GENERAL: A 48-year-old African-American male in no acute distress.,HEENT: Pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation. No pallor or icterus.,NECK: No JVD, bruit, or lymphadenopathy.,HEART: S1 and S2, regular rate and rhythm, no murmurs, rubs, or gallops.,LUNGS: Clear. No wheezes or crackles.,ABDOMEN: Soft, nontender, nondistended, no organomegaly, bowel sounds present.,EXTREMITIES: No cyanosis, clubbing, or edema.,CNS: Exam is nonfocal.,LABS:, WBC 7, H and H 13 and 40, platelets 330, PT 12, PTT 26, CO2 20, BUN 27, creatinine 3.1, cholesterol 174, BNP 973, troponin 0.18. Previous creatinine levels were 2.7 in December. Urine drug screen positive for cocaine.,ASSESSMENT:, A 48-year-old African-American male with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, COPD, hypertension, and renal insufficiency with:,1. Hypertensive emergency.,2. Acute on chronic renal failure.,3. Urine drug screen positive.,4. Question CHF versus COPD exacerbation.,PLAN:,1. Most likely, renal insufficiency is a chronic problem. Hypertensive etiology worsened by the patient's chronic cocaine abuse.,2. Control blood pressure with medications as indicated. Hypertensive emergency most likely related to cocaine drug abuse.,Thank you for this consult. We will continue to follow the patient with you.
Post Thyroidectomy - Discharge Summary  ( General Medicine)
Description:   Symptomatic thyroid goiter.  Total thyroidectomy.

ADMISSION DIAGNOSIS: , Symptomatic thyroid goiter.,DISCHARGE DIAGNOSIS:  ,Symptomatic thyroid goiter.,PROCEDURE PERFORMED DURING THIS HOSPITALIZATION: , Total thyroidectomy.,INDICATIONS FOR THE SURGERY:  ,Briefly, the patient is a 71-year-old female referred with increasingly symptomatic large nodular thyroid goiter.  She presented now after informed consent for the above procedure, understanding the inherent risks and complications and risk-benefit ratio.,HOSPITAL COURSE:  ,The patient underwent total thyroidectomy on 09/22/08, which she tolerated very well and remained stable in the postoperative period.  On postoperative day #1, she was tolerating her diet, began on thyroid hormone replacement, and remained afebrile with stable vital signs.  She required intravenous narcotics for pain control.  She was judged stable for discharge home on 09/25/08, tolerating a diet well, having no fever, stable vital signs, and good pain control.  The wound was clean and dry.  The drain was removed.  She was instructed to follow up in the surgical office within one week after discharge.  She was given prescription for Vicodin for pain and Synthroid thyroid hormone, and otherwise the appropriate wound care instructions per my routine wound care sheet.
Refractory Hypertension - Followup  ( General Medicine)
Description:  Refractory hypertension, much improved, history of cardiac arrhythmia and history of pacemaker secondary to AV block, history of GI bleed, and history of depression.

PROBLEM LIST:,1.  Refractory hypertension, much improved.,2.  History of cardiac arrhythmia and history of pacemaker secondary to AV block.,3.  History of GI bleed in 1995.,4.  History of depression.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:,  This is a return visit to the renal clinic for this patient.  She is an 85-year-old woman with history as noted above.  Her last visit was approximately four months ago.  Since that time, the patient has been considerably more compliant with her antihypertensive medications and actually had a better blood pressure reading today than she had had for many visits previously.  She is not reporting any untoward side effect.  She is not having weakness, dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, chest pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.  She has no orthopnea.  Her exercise capacity is about the same.  The only problem she has is musculoskeletal and that pain in the right buttock, she thinks originating from her spine.  No history of extremity pain.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS:,1.  Triamterene/hydrochlorothiazide 37.5/25 mg.,2.  Norvasc 10 mg daily.,3.  Atenolol 50 mg a day.,4.  Atacand 32 mg a day.,5.  Cardura 4 mg a day.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,VITAL SIGNS:  Temperature 36.2, pulse 47, respirations 16, and blood pressure 157/56.  THORAX:  Revealed lungs that are clear, PA and lateral without adventitious sounds.  CARDIOVASCULAR:  Demonstrated regular rate and rhythm.  S1 and S2 without murmur.  No S3.  I could not hear murmur today.  ABDOMEN:  Above plane, but nontender.  EXTREMITIES:  Revealed no edema.,ASSESSMENT:,  This is a return visit for this patient who has refractory hypertension.  This seems to be doing very well given her current blood pressure reading, at least much improved from what she had been previously.  We had discussed with her in the past beginning to see an internist at the senior center.  She apparently had an appointment scheduled and it was missed.  We are going to reschedule that today given her overall state of well-being and the fact that she has no evidence of GFR that is greater than 60%.,PLAN: , The plan will be for her to follow up at the senior center for her routine health care, and should the need arise for further management of blood pressure, a referral back to us.  In the meantime, we will discharge her from our practice.  Should there be confusion or difficulty getting in the senior center, we can always see her back in followup
Perioperative Elevated Blood Pressure  ( General Medicine)
Description:  Before surgery, the patient's blood pressure was 181/107.  The patient received IV labetalol.  Blood pressure improved, but postsurgery, the patient's blood pressure went up again to 180/100. 

REASON FOR CONSULTATION:,  Perioperative elevated blood pressure.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:,1.  Graves disease.,2.  Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, has been in normal sinus rhythm for several months, off medication.,3.  Diverticulosis.,4.  GERD.,5.  High blood pressure.,6.  Prostatic hypertrophy, status post transurethral resection of the prostate.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: , Bilateral inguinal hernia repair, right shoulder surgery with reconstruction, both shoulders rotator cuff repair, left knee arthroplasty, and transurethral resection of prostate.,HISTORY OF PRESENTING COMPLAINT:  ,This 71-year-old gentleman with the above history, underwent laser surgery for the prostate earlier today.  Before surgery, the patient's blood pressure was 181/107.  The patient received IV labetalol.  Blood pressure improved, but postsurgery, the patient's blood pressure went up again to 180/100.  Currently, blood pressure is 158/100, goes up to 155 systolic when he is talking.  On further questioning, the patient denies shortness of breath, chest pain, palpitations, or dizziness.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:,CONSTITUTIONAL:  No recent fever or general malaise.,ENT:  Unremarkable.,RESPIRATORY:  No cough or shortness of breath.,CARDIOVASCULAR:  No chest pain.,GASTROINTESTINAL:  No nausea or vomiting.,GENITOURINARY:  The patient has prostatic hypertrophy, had laser surgery earlier today.,ENDOCRINE:  Negative for diabetes, but positive for Graves disease.,MEDICATIONS:  ,The patient takes Synthroid and aspirin.  Aspirin had been discontinued about 1 week ago.  He used to be on atenolol, lisinopril, and terazosin, both of which have been discontinued by his cardiologist, Dr. X several months ago.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,GENERAL:  A 71-year-old gentleman, not in acute distress.,CHEST:  Clear to auscultation.,CARDIOVASCULAR:  First and second heart sounds were heard.  No murmur was appreciated.,ABDOMEN:  Benign.,EXTREMITIES:  There is no swelling.,NEUROLOGICAL:  The patient is alert and oriented x3.  Examination is nonfocal.,ASSESSMENT AND PLAN:,1.  Perioperative hypertension.  We will restart lisinopril at half the previous dose.  He will be on 20 mg p.o. daily.  If blood pressure remains above systolic of 150 within 3 days, the patient should increase lisinopril to 40 mg p.o. daily.  The patient should see his primary physician, Dr. Y in 2 weeks' time.  If blood pressure, however, remains above 150 systolic despite 40 mg of lisinopril, the patient should make an appointment to see his primary physician in a week's time.,2.  Prostatic hypertrophy, status post laser surgery.  The patient tolerated the procedure well.,3.  History of Graves disease.,4.  History of atrial fibrillation.  The patient is in normal sinus rhythm.,DISPOSITION:  ,The patient is stable to be discharged to home.  Nurse should observe for 1 hour after lisinopril to make sure the blood pressure does not go too low.
Pressure decubitus  ( General Medicine)
Description:  Pressure decubitus, right hip

CHIEF COMPLAINT:, Pressure decubitus, right hip.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:, This is a 30-year-old female patient presenting with the above chief complaint. She has a history of having had a similar problem last year which resolved in about three treatments. She appears to have residual from spina bifida, thus spending most of her time in a wheelchair. She relates recently she has been spending up to 16 hours a day in a wheelchair. She has developed a pressure decubitus on her right trochanter ischial area of several weeks' duration. She is now presenting for evaluation and management of same. Denies any chills or fever, any other symptoms.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:, Back closure for spina bifida, hysterectomy, breast reduction, and a shunt.,SOCIAL HISTORY:, She denies the use of alcohol, illicits, or tobacco.,MEDICATIONS:, Pravachol, Dilantin, Toprol, and Macrobid.,ALLERGIES:, SULFA AND LATEX.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:, Other than the above aforementioned, the remaining ROS is unremarkable.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,GENERAL: A pleasant female with deformity of back.,HEENT: Head is normocephalic. Oral mucosa and dentition appear to be normal.,CHEST: Breath sounds equal and present bilateral.,CVS: Sinus.,GI: Obese, nontender, no hepatosplenomegaly.,EXTREMITIES: Deformity of lower extremities secondary to spina bifida.,SKIN: She has a full-thickness pressure decubitus involving the right hip which is 2 x 6.4 x 0.3, moderate amount of serous material, appears to have good granulation tissue.,PLAN:, Daily applications of Acticoat, pressure relief, at least getting out of the chair for half of the time, at least eight hours out of the chair, and we will see her in one week.,DIAGNOSIS:, Sequelae of spina bifida; pressure decubitus of right hip area.
Pneumonia - Discharge Summary  ( General Medicine)
Description:  Atypical pneumonia, hypoxia, rheumatoid arthritis, and suspected mild stress-induced adrenal insufficiency.  This very independent 79-year old had struggled with cough, fevers, weakness, and chills for the week prior to admission.

ADMISSION DIAGNOSES:,1.  Pneumonia, failed outpatient treatment.,2.  Hypoxia.,3.  Rheumatoid arthritis.,DISCHARGE DIAGNOSES:,1.  Atypical pneumonia, suspected viral.,2.  Hypoxia.,3.  Rheumatoid arthritis.,4.  Suspected mild stress-induced adrenal insufficiency.,HOSPITAL COURSE: , This very independent 79-year old had struggled with cough, fevers, weakness, and chills for the week prior to admission.  She was seen on multiple occasions at Urgent Care and in her physician's office.  Initial x-ray showed some mild diffuse patchy infiltrates.  She was first started on Avelox, but had a reaction, switched to Augmentin, which caused loose stools, and then three days prior to admission was given daily 1 g Rocephin and started on azithromycin.  Her O2 saturations drifted downward.  They were less than 88% when active; at rest, varied between 88% and 92%.  Decision was made because of failed outpatient treatment of pneumonia.  Her medical history is significant for rheumatoid arthritis.  She is on 20 mg of methotrexate every week as well as Remicade every eight weeks.  Her last dose of Remicade was in the month of June.  Hospital course was relatively unremarkable.  CT scan was performed and no specific focal pathology was seen.  Dr. X, pulmonologist was consulted.  He also was uncertain as to the exact etiology, but viral etiology was most highly suspected.  Because of her loose stools, C. difficile toxin was ordered, although that is pending at the time of discharge.  She was continued on Rocephin IV and azithromycin.  Her fever broke 18 hours prior to discharge, and O2 saturations improved, as did her overall strength and clinical status.  She was instructed to finish azithromycin.  She has two pills left at home.  She is to follow up with Dr. X in two to three days.  Because she is on chronic prednisone therapy, it was suspected that she was mildly adrenal insufficient from the stress of her pneumonia.  She is to continue the increased dose of prednisone at 20 mg (up from 5 mg per day).  We will consult her rheumatologist as to whether to continue her methotrexate, which we held this past Friday.  Methotrexate is known on some occasions to cause pneumonitis.