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Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:, Ageing face.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Ageing face.,OPERATIVE PROCEDURE:,1. Cervical facial rhytidectomy.,2. Quadrilateral blepharoplasty.,3. Autologous fat injection to the upper lip.,OPERATIONS PERFORMED:,1. Cervical facial rhytidectomy.,2. Quadrilateral blepharoplasty.,3. Autologous fat injection to the upper lip - donor site, abdomen.,INDICATION: ,This is a 62-year-old female for the above-planned procedure. She was seen in the preoperative holding area where the surgery was discussed accordingly and markings were applied. Full informed consent noted and chemistries were on her chart and preoperative evaluation was negative.,PROCEDURE: , The patient was brought to the operative room under satisfaction, and she was placed supine on the OR table. Administered general endotracheal anesthesia followed by sterile prep and drape at the patient's face and abdomen. This included the neck accordingly.,Two platysmal sling application and operating headlight were utilized. Hemostasis was controlled with the pinpoint cautery along with suction Bovie cautery.,The first procedure was performed was that of a quadrilateral blepharoplasty. Markers were applied to both upper lids in symmetrical fashion. The skin was excised from the right upper lid first followed by appropriate muscle resection. Minimal fat removed from the medial upper portion of the eyelid. Hemostasis was controlled with the quadrilateral tip needle; closure with a running 7-0 nylon suture. Attention was then turned to the lower lid. A classic skin muscle flap was created accordingly. Fat was resected from the middle, medial, and lateral quadrant. The fat was allowed to open drain the arcus marginalis for appropriate contour. Hemostasis was controlled with the pinpoint cautery accordingly. Skin was redraped with a conservative amount resected. Running closure with 7-0 nylon was accomplished without difficulty. The exact same procedure was repeated on the left upper and lower lid.,After completion of this portion of the procedure, the lag lid was again placed in the eyes. Eye mass was likewise clamped. Attention was turned to her face with plans for cervical facial rhytidectomy portion of the procedure. The right face was first operated. It was injected with a 0.25% Marcaine 1:200,000 adrenaline. A submental incision was created followed by suction lipectomy and very minimal amounts of ***** in 3 mm and 2-mm suction cannula. She had minimal subcutaneous extra fat as noted. Attention was then turned to the incision which was in the temporal hairline in curvilinear fashion following the pretragal incision to the postauricular sulcus and into and along the post-occipital hairline. The flap was elevated without difficulty with various facelift scissors. Hemostasis was controlled again with a pinpoint cautery as well as suction Bovie cautery.,The exact same elevation of skin flap was accomplished on the left face followed by the anterosuperior submental space with approximately 4-cm incision. Rectus plication in the midline with a running 4-0 Mersilene was followed by some transaction of the platysma above the hairline with coagulation, cutting, and cautery. The submental incision was closed with a running 7-0 nylon over 5-0 Monocryl.,Attention was then turned to closure of the bilateral facelift incisions after appropriate SMAS plication. The left side of face was first closed followed by interrupted SMAS plication utilizing 4-0 wide Mersilene. The skin was draped appropriately and appropriate tissue was resected. A 7-mm 9-0 French drain was utilized accordingly prior to closure of the skin with interrupted 4-0 Monocryl in the post-occipital region followed by running 5-0 nylon in the postauricular surface. Preauricular interrupted 5-0 Monocryl was followed by running 7-0 nylon. The hairline temporal incision was closed with running 5-0 nylon. The exact same closure was accomplished on the right side of the face with a same size 7-mm French drain.,The patient's dressing consisted of Adaptic Polysporin ointment followed by Kerlix wrap with a 3-inch Ace.,The lips and mouth were sterilely prepped and draped accordingly after application of the head drape dressing as described. Suction lipectomy was followed in the abdomen with sterile conditions were prepped and draped accordingly. Approximately 2.5 to 3 cc of autologous fat was injected into the upper lip of the remaining cutaneous line with blunt tip dissector after having washed the fat with saline accordingly. Tuberculin syringes were utilized on the injection utilizing a larger blunt tip needle for the actual injection procedure. The incision site was closed with 7-0 nylon.,The patient tolerated the procedure well and was transferred to the recovery room in stable condition with Foley catheter in position.,The patient will be admitted for overnight short stay through the cosmetic package procedure. She will be discharged in the morning.,Estimated blood loss was less than 75 cc. No complications noted, and the patient tolerated the procedure well.
Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
IDENTIFYING DATA: ,The patient is a 40-year-old white male. He is married, on medical leave from his job as a tree cutter, and lives with his wife and five children.,CHIEF COMPLAINT AND REACTION TO HOSPITALIZATION: ,The patient is admitted on a 72-hour involuntary treatment for dangerousness to others after repeated assaultive behaviors at Hospital Emergency Room, the morning prior to admission.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: ,The patient was very sleepy this morning, only minimally cooperative with interview. Additional information taken from the emergency room records that accompanied him from Hospital yesterday as well as from his wife, who I contacted by telephone. The patient was apparently at his stable baseline when discharged from the Hospital on 01/21/10, status post back surgery following a work-related injury. The patient returned to Emergency Room on the evening prior to admission complaining of severe back pain. His ER course is notable for yelling, spitting, and striking multiple staff members. The patient was originally to be admitted for pain control, but when he threatened to leave, he was referred to MHPs, who subsequently detained him for 72 hours for dangerousness to others. On interview, the patient reports only hazy memories of these incidences and states this behavior was secondary to his pain and his medications. He was contrite about the violence. When his wife was contacted by telephone, she agreed with this assessment and reports that he has a history of domestic violence usually in the setting of alcohol and illicit substance intoxication, but denies any events in the last 3 years.,His wife reports that after discharge from the hospital, on 01/21/10, he was prescribed Percocet, Soma, hydroxyzine, and Valium. He essentially exhausted his approximately 10 days' supply of these agents on the morning of 01/23/10, and as above believes that this was responsible for his presentation yesterday. She reports that she has been in contact with him since his arrival in our facility and reports that he is "back to normal." She denies feeling that he currently represents a threat to her or her five children. She was unaware of his mental health history, but denies that he has received care for any condition since they were married three years ago.,PAST PSYCHIATRIC HISTORY: , The patient has a history of Involuntary Treatment Act of 72 hours in our facility in 2004 or 2005 for assaultive behaviors; however, these records are not currently available for review. The patient denies any outpatient mental health treatment before or since this hospitalization. He describes his mental health diagnosis of bipolar affective disorder; however, he denies a history of dramatic mood swings in the absence of illicit substances or alcohol intoxication.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:, Notable for status post back surgery, discharged from Hospital on 01/21/10.,MEDICATIONS:, From discharge from Hospital on 01/21/10, include Percocet, Valium, Soma, and Vistaril, doses and frequency are not currently known. His wife reports that he was discharged with approximately 10 days' supply of these agents.,SOCIAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL HISTORY: ,The patient is employed as a tree cutter, currently on medical leave for the last 2 months following a back injury. He lives with his wife and children. He has a history of domestic violence, but not recently. Other details of occupational, educational history not currently known.,SUBSTANCE AND ALCOHOL HISTORY:, Records indicate a previous history of methamphetamine and alcohol abuse/dependence. The wife states that he has not consumed either since 12/07. Of note, urine tox screen at Hospital was positive for marijuana.,LEGAL HISTORY: ,The patient has been charged with domestic violence in the past, but his wife denies any repeat instances since in the last 3 years. It is not known whether the patient is currently on probation.,GENETIC PSYCHIATRIC HISTORY: , Unknown.,MENTAL STATUS EXAMINATION:,Attitude: The patient is only minimally cooperative with interview secondary to being sleepy, and after repeated attempts to ask questions, he rolled over and went to bed.,Appearance: He is unkempt and there are multiple visible tattoos on his biceps.,Psychomotor: There is no obvious psychomotor agitation or retardation. There are no obvious extrapyramidal symptoms of tardive dyskinesia.,Affect: His affect is notably restricted probably due to the fact that he is sleepy.,Mood: Describes his mood as "okay.",Speech: Speech is normal rate, volume, and tone.,Thought Processes: His thought processes appear to be linear.,Thought Content: His thought content is notable for his expressions of contrition about violence at Hospital last night. He denies suicidal or homicidal ideation.,Cognitive Assessment: Cognitively, he is alert and oriented to person, place, and date but not situation. Attributes this to not really remembering the events at Hospital that resulted in this hospitalization.,Judgment and Insight: His insight and judgment are both appear to be improving.,Assets: Include his supportive wife and the fact he has been able to remain alcohol and methamphetamine sobriety for the last 3 years.,Limitations: Include his back injury and possible need for improvement of health treatment engagement.,FORMULATION: ,This is a 40-year-old white male, who was admitted for an acute agitation in the setting of misuse of prescribed opiates, Soma, hydroxyzine, and Valium. He appears much improved from his condition at Hospital last night and I suspect that his behavior is most likely attributed to delirium and this since resolved. He reports historical diagnosis of bipolar affective disorder, however, the details of this diagnosis are not currently available for review.,DIAGNOSES:,AXIS I: Delirium, resolved (recent mental status changes likely secondary to misuse of prescribed opiates, Soma, Valium, and hydroxyzine.) Rule out bipolar affective disorder.,AXIS II: Deferred.,AXIS III: Chronic pain status post back surgery.,AXIS IV: Appears to be moderate. He is currently on medical leave from his job.,AXIS V: Global Assessment of Functioning is currently 50 (his GAF was 20 approximately 24 hours ago).,ESTIMATED LENGTH OF STAY:, Three days.,PLAN:, I will hold psychiatric medications for now given the patient's fairly rapid improvement as he cleared from the condition, I suspect is likely due to misuse of prescribed medications. The patient will be placed on CIWA protocol given that one of the medications he overused was Valium. Of note, he does not currently appear to be withdrawing and I anticipate that his CIWA will be discontinued prior to discharge. I would like to increase the database regarding the details of his historical diagnosis of bipolar affective disorder before pursuing referrals for outpatient mental health care. The internal medicine service will evaluate for treatment for any underlying medical problems specifically to provide recommendations regarding pain management.
Consult - History and Phy.
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
CHIEF COMPLAINT:, Colostomy failure. ,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:, This patient had a colostomy placed 9 days ago after resection of colonic carcinoma. Earlier today, he felt nauseated and stated that his colostomy stopped filling. He also had a sensation of "heartburn." He denies vomiting but has been nauseated. He denies diarrhea. He denies hematochezia, hematemesis, or melena. He denies frank abdominal pain or fever. ,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:, As above. Also, hypertension. ,ALLERGIES:, "Fleet enema." ,MEDICATIONS:, Accupril and vitamins. ,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:,SYSTEMIC: The patient denies fever or chills.,HEENT: The patient denies blurred vision, headache, or change in hearing.,NECK: The patient denies dysphagia, dysphonia, or neck pain.,RESPIRATORY: The patient denies shortness of breath, cough, or hemoptysis.,CARDIAC: The patient denies history of arrhythmia, swelling of the extremities, palpitations, or chest pain.,GASTROINTESTINAL: See above.,MUSCULOSKELETAL: The patient denies arthritis, arthralgias, or joint swelling.,NEUROLOGIC: The patient denies difficulty with balance, numbness, or paralysis.,GENITOURINARY: The patient denies dysuria, flank pain, or hematuria.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: ,VITAL SIGNS: Blood pressure 183/108, pulse 76, respirations 16, temperature 98.7. ,HEENT: Cranial nerves are grossly intact. There is no scleral icterus. ,NECK: No jugular venous distention. ,CHEST: Clear to auscultation bilaterally. ,CARDIAC: Regular rate and rhythm. No murmurs. ,ABDOMEN: Soft, nontender, nondistended. Bowel sounds are decreased and high-pitched. There is a large midline laparotomy scar with staples still in place. There is no evidence of wound infection. Examination of the colostomy port reveals no obvious fecal impaction or site of obstruction. There is no evidence of infection. The mucosa appears normal. There is a small amount of nonbloody stool in the colostomy bag. There are no masses or bruits noted. ,EXTREMITIES: There is no cyanosis, clubbing, or edema. Pulses are 2+ and equal bilaterally. ,NEUROLOGIC: The patient is alert and awake with no focal motor or sensory deficit noted. ,MEDICAL DECISION MAKING:, Failure of colostomy to function may repre- sent an impaction; however, I did not appreciate this on physical examination. There may also be an adhesion or proximal impaction which I cannot reach, which may cause a bowel obstruction, failure of the shunt, nausea, and ultimately vomiting. ,An abdominal series was obtained, which confirmed this possibility by demonstrating air-fluid levels and dilated bowel. ,The CBC showed WBC of 9.4 with normal differential. Hematocrit is 42.6. I interpret this as normal. Amylase is currently pending. ,I have discussed this case with Dr. S, the patient's surgeon, who agrees that there is a possibility of bowel obstruction and the patient should be admitted to observation. Because of the patient's insurance status, the patient will actually be admitted to Dr. D on observation. I have discussed the case with Dr. P, who is the doctor on call for Dr. D. Both Dr. S and Dr. P have been informed of the patient's condition and are aware of his situation. ,FINAL IMPRESSION:, Bowel obstruction, status post colostomy. ,DISPOSITION:, Admission to observation. The patient's condition is good. He is hemodynamically stable.
Emergency Room Reports
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:,1. Chronic renal failure.,2. Thrombosed left forearm arteriovenous Gore-Tex bridge fistula.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:,1. Chronic renal failure.,2. Thrombosed left forearm arteriovenous Gore-Tex bridge fistula.,PROCEDURE PERFORMED:,1. Fogarty thrombectomy, left forearm arteriovenous Gore-Tex bridge fistula.,2. Revision of distal anastomosis with 7 mm interposition Gore-Tex graft.,ANESTHESIA:, General with controlled ventillation.,GROSS FINDINGS: , The patient is a 58-year-old black male with chronic renal failure. He undergoes dialysis through the left forearm bridge fistula and has small pseudoaneurysms at the needle puncture sites level. There is narrowing at the distal anastomosis due to intimal hypoplasia and the vein beyond it was of good quality.,OPERATIVE PROCEDURE: , The patient was taken to the OR suite, placed in supine position. General anesthetic was administered. Left arm was prepped and draped in appropriate manner. A Pfannenstiel skin incision was created just below the antecubital crease just deeper to the subcutaneous tissue. Utilizing both blunt and sharp dissections segment of the fistula was isolated ________ vessel loop. Transverse graftotomy was created. A #4 Fogarty catheter passed proximally and distally restoring inflow and meager inflow. A fistulogram was performed and the above findings were noted. In a retrograde fashion, the proximal anastomosis was patent. There was no narrowing within the forearm graft. Both veins were flushed with heparinized saline and controlled with a vascular clamp. A longitudinal incision was then created in the upper arm just deep into the subcutaneous tissue fascia. Utilizing both blunt and sharp dissection, the brachial vein as well as distal anastomosis was isolated. The distal anastomosis amputated off the fistula and oversewn with continuous running #6-0 Prolene suture tied upon itself. The vein was controlled with vascular clamps. Longitudinal venotomy created along the anteromedial wall. A 7 mm graft was brought on to the field and this was cut to shape and size. This was sewed to the graft in an end-to-side fashion with U-clips anchoring the graft at the heel and toe with interrupted #6-0 Prolene sutures. Good backflow bleeding was confirmed. The vein flushed with heparinized saline and graft was controlled with vascular clamp. The end of the insertion graft was cut to shape in length and sutured to the graft in an end-to-end fashion with continuous running #6-0 Prolene suture. Good backflow bleeding was confirmed. The graftotomy was then closed with interrupted #6-0 Prolene suture. Flow through the fistula was permitted, a good flow passed. The wound was copiously irrigated with antibiotic solution. Sponge, needles, instrument counts were correct. All surgical sites were inspected. Good hemostasis was noted. The incision was closed in layers with absorbable sutures. Sterile dressing was applied. The patient tolerated the procedure well and returned to the recovery room in apparent stable condition.
Cardiovascular / Pulmonary
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Acute infected olecranon bursitis, left elbow.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Infection, left olecranon bursitis.,PROCEDURE PERFORMED:,1. Incision and drainage, left elbow.,2. Excision of the olecranon bursa, left elbow.,ANESTHESIA: , Local with sedation.,COMPLICATIONS: , None.,NEEDLE AND SPONGE COUNT: , Correct.,SPECIMENS: , Excised bursa and culture specimens sent to the microbiology.,INDICATION: ,The patient is a 77-year-old male who presented with 10-day history of pain on the left elbow with an open wound and drainage purulent pus followed by serous drainage. He was then scheduled for I&D and excision of the bursa. Risks and benefits were discussed. No guarantees were made or implied.,PROCEDURE: , The patient was brought to the operating room and once an adequate sedation was achieved, the left elbow was injected with 0.25% plain Marcaine. The left upper extremity was prepped and draped in standard sterile fashion. On examination of the left elbow, there was presence of thickening of the bursal sac. There was a couple of millimeter opening of skin breakdown from where the serous drainage was noted. An incision was made midline of the olecranon bursa with an elliptical incision around the open wound, which was excised with skin. The incision was carried proximally and distally. The olecranon bursa was significantly thickened and scarred. Excision of the olecranon bursa was performed. There was significant evidence of thickening of the bursa with some evidence of adhesions. Satisfactory olecranon bursectomy was performed. The wound margins were debrided. The wound was thoroughly irrigated with Pulsavac irrigation lavage system mixed with antibiotic solution. There was no evidence of a loose body. There was no bleeding or drainage. After completion of the bursectomy and I&D, the skin margins, which were excised were approximated with 2-0 nylon in horizontal mattress fashion. The open area of the skin, which was excised was left _________ and was dressed with 0.25-inch iodoform packing. Sterile dressings were placed including Xeroform, 4x4, ABD, and Bias. The patient tolerated the procedure very well. He was then extubated and transferred to the recovery room in a stable condition. There were no intraoperative complications noticed.
Orthopedic
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:, Dural tear, postoperative laminectomy, L4-L5.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES,1. Dural tear, postoperative laminectomy, L4-L5.,2. Laterolisthesis, L4-L5.,3. Spinal instability, L4-L5.,OPERATIONS PERFORMED,1. Complete laminectomy, L4.,2. Complete laminectomy plus facetectomy, L3-L4 level.,3. A dural repair, right sided, on the lateral sheath, subarticular recess at the L4 pedicle level.,4. Posterior spinal instrumentation, L4 to S1, using Synthes Pangea System.,5. Posterior spinal fusion, L4 to S1.,6. Insertion of morselized autograft, L4 to S1.,ANESTHESIA: , General.,ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS: , 500 mL.,COMPLICATIONS: , None.,DRAINS: ,Hemovac x1.,DISPOSITION: , Vital signs stable, taken to the recovery room in a satisfactory condition, extubated.,INDICATIONS FOR OPERATION: , The patient is a 48-year-old gentleman who has had a prior decompression several weeks ago. He presented several days later with headaches as well as a draining wound. He was subsequently taken back for a dural repair. For the last 10 to 11 days, he has been okay except for the last two days he has had increasing headaches, has nausea, vomiting, as well as positional migraines. He has fullness in the back of his wound. The patient's risks and benefits have been conferred him due to the fact that he does have persistent spinal leak. The patient was taken to the operating room for exploration of his wound with dural repair with possible stabilization pending what we find intraoperatively.,PROCEDURE IN DETAIL:, After appropriate consent was obtained from the patient, the patient was wheeled back to the operating theater room #7. The patient was placed in the usual supine position and intubated under general anesthesia without any difficulties. The patient was given intraoperative antibiotics. The patient was rolled onto the OSI table in usual prone position and prepped and draped in usual sterile fashion.,Initially, a midline incision was made from the cephalad to caudad level. Full-thickness skin flaps were developed. It was seen immediately that there was large amount of copious fluid emanating from the wound, clear-like fluid, which was the cerebrospinal fluid. Cultures were taken, aerobic, anaerobic, AFB, fungal. Once this was done, the paraspinal muscles were affected from the posterior elements. It was seen that there were no facet complexes on the right side at L4-L5 and L5-S1. It was seen that the spine was listhesed at L5 and that the dural sac was pinched at the L4-5 level from the listhesis. Once this was done; however, the fluid emanating from the dura could not be seen appropriately. Complete laminectomy at L4 was performed as well extending the L5 laminectomy more to the left. Complete laminectomy at L3 was done. Once this was done within the subarticular recess on the right side at the L4 pedicle level, a rent in the dura was seen. Once this was appropriately cleaned, the dural edges were approximated using a running 6-0 Prolene suture. A Valsalva confirmed no significant lead after the repair was made. There was a significant laterolisthesis at L4-L5 and due to the fact that there were no facet complexes at L5-S1 and L4-L5 on the right side as well as there was a significant concavity on the right L4-L5 disk space which was demonstrated from intraoperative x-rays and compared to preoperative x-rays, it was decided from an instrumentation. The lateral pedicle screws were placed at L4, L5, and S1 using the standard technique of Magerl. After this the standard starting point was made. Trajectory was completed with gearshift and sounded in all four quadrants to make sure there was no violation of the pedicle wall. Once this was done, this was undertapped at 1 mm and resounded in all four quadrants to make sure that there was no violation of the pedicle wall. The screws were subsequently placed. Tricortical purchase was obtained at S1 ________ appropriate size screws. Precontoured titanium rod was then appropriately planned and placed between the screws at L4, L5, and S1. This was done on the right side first. The screw was torqued at S1 appropriately and subsequently at L5. Minimal compression was then placed between L5 and L4 to correct the concavity as well as laterolisthesis and the screw appropriately torqued at L4. Neutral compression distraction was obtained on the left side. Screws were torqued at L4, L5, and S1 appropriately. Good placement was seen both in AP and lateral planes using fluoroscopy. Laterolisthesis corrected appropriately at L4 and L5.,Posterior spinal fusion was completed by decorticating the posterior elements at L4-L5 and the sacral ala with a curette. Once good bleeding subchondral bone was appreciated, the morselized bone from the laminectomy was morselized with corticocancellous bone chips together with demineralized bone matrix. This was placed in the posterior lateral gutters. DuraGen was then placed over the dural repair, and after this, fibrin glue was placed appropriately. Deep retractors then removed from the confines of the wound. Fascia was closed using interrupted Prolene running suture #1. Once this was done, suprafascial drain was placed appropriately. Subcutaneous tissues were opposed using a 2-0 Prolene suture. The dermal edges were approximated using staples. Wound was dressed sterilely using bacitracin ointment, Xeroform, 4 x 4's, and tape. The drain was connected appropriately. The patient was rolled on stretcher in usual supine position, extubated uneventfully, and taken back to the recovery room in a satisfactory stable condition. No complications arose.
Surgery
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PROBLEM LIST:,1. Generalized osteoarthritis and osteoporosis with very limited mobility.,2. Adult failure to thrive with history of multiple falls, none recent.,3. Degenerative arthritis of the knees with chronic bilateral knee pain.,4. Chronic depression.,5. Hypertension.,6. Hyperthyroidism.,7. Aortic stenosis with history of CHF and bilateral pleural effusions.,8. Right breast mass, slowly enlarging. Patient refusing workup.,9. Status post ORIF of the right wrist, now healed.,10. Anemia of chronic disease.,11. Hypoalbuminemia.,12. Chronic renal insufficiency.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS:, Acetaminophen 325 mg 2 tablets twice daily, Coreg 6.25 mg twice daily, Docusate sodium 100 mg 1 cap twice daily, ibuprofen 600 mg twice daily with food, Lidoderm patch 5% to apply 1 patch to both knees every morning and off in the evening, one vitamin daily, ferrous sulfate 325 mg daily, furosemide 20 mg q.a.m., Tapazole 5 mg daily, potassium chloride 10 mEq daily, Zoloft 50 mg daily, Ensure t.i.d., and p.r.n. medications.,ALLERGIES:, NKDA.,CODE STATUS:, DNR, healthcare proxy, durable power of attorney.,DIET:, Regular with regular consistency with thin liquids and ground meat.,RESTRAINTS: , None. She does have a palm protector in her right hand.,INTERVAL HISTORY:, No significant change over the past month has occurred. The patient mainly complains about pain in her back. On a scale from 1 to 10, it is 8 to 10, worse at night before she goes to bed. She is requesting something more for the pain. Other than that, she complains about her generalized pain. There has been no significant change in her weight. No fever or chills. No complaint of headaches or visual changes, chest pain, shortness of breath, dyspnea on exertion, orthopnea, or PND. No hemoptysis or night sweats. No change in her bowels, abdominal pain, bright red rectal bleeding, or melena. No nausea or vomiting. Her appetite is fair. She is a picky eater but definitely likes her candy. There has been no change in her depression. It seems to be stable on the Zoloft 50 mg daily, which she has been on since October 17, 2006. She denies feeling depressed to me but complains of being bored, stating she just sits and watches TV or sometimes may go to activities but not very seldom due to her back pain. No history of seizures. She denies any tremors. She is hyperthyroid and is on replacement.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: , An elderly female, sitting in a wheelchair, in no acute distress, very kyphotic. She is very pleasant and alert. Vital signs per chart. Skin is normal in texture and turgor for her age. She does have dry lips, which she picks at and was picking at her lips while I was talking with her. HEENT: Normocephalic, atraumatic. She has nevi above her left eye, which she states she has had since birth and has not changed. Pupils are equal, round and reactive to light and accommodation. No exophthalmos or lid lag. Anicteric sclerae. Conjunctivae pink, nasal passages clear. She is edentulous but does have her upper dentures in. No mucosal ulcerations. External ears normal. Neck is supple. No increased JVD, cervical or supraclavicular adenopathy. No thyromegaly or masses. Trachea is midline. Her chest is very kyphotic, clear to A&P. Heart: Regular rate and rhythm with a 2-3/6 systolic murmur heard best at the left sternal border. Abdomen: Soft. Good bowel sounds. Nontender. Unable to appreciate any organomegaly or masses as she is sitting in a wheelchair. Extremities are without edema, cyanosis, clubbing, or tremor. She does have Lidoderm patches over both of her knees and is wearing a brace in her right hand.,LABORATORY TESTS: , Albumin was 3.2 on 12/06/06. Dietary is aware. Electrolytes done 11/28/06, her sodium was 144, potassium 4.4, chloride 109, bicarbonate 26, anion gap 9, BUN 28, creatinine 1.2, GFR 44. Digoxin was done and was less than 0.9, but she is not on digoxin. CBC showed a white count of 7400, hemoglobin 11.1, hematocrit 35.9, MCV of 95.2, and platelet count of 252,000. Her TSH was 1.52. No changes were made in her Tapazole.,ASSESSMENT AND PLAN:, We will continue present therapy except we will add Tylenol No. 3 to take 1 tablet before bed as needed for her back pain. If she does develop drowsiness from this, then the CNS side effects will help her sleep. During the day, her daughter likes the patient to remain alert and will use the ibuprofen at that time as long as she does not develop any GI symptoms. We will make sure that she is taking the ibuprofen with food. No further laboratory tests will be done at this time.
Consult - History and Phy.
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
CHIEF COMPLAINT:, Blood-borne pathogen exposure., ,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: ,The patient is a 54-year-old right-handed male who works as a phlebotomist and respiratory therapist at Hospital. The patient states that he was attempting to do a blood gas. He had his finger of the left hand over the pulse and was inserting a needle using the right hand. He did have a protective clothing including use of gloves at the time of the incident. As he advanced the needle, the patient jerked away, this caused him to pull out of the arm and inadvertently pricked the tip of his index finger. The patient was seen and evaluated at the emergency department at the time of incident and had baseline studies drawn, and has been followed by employee health for his injury. The source patient was tested for signs of disease and was found to be negative for HIV, but was found to be a carrier for hepatitis C. The patient has had periodic screening including a blood tests and returns now for his final exam., ,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: ,The patient prior to today has been very well without any signs or symptoms of viral illness, but yesterday he began to experience symptoms of nausea, had an episode of vomiting last night. Has low appetite. There were no fevers, chills, or malaise. No headache. No congestion or cold. No coughing. He had no sore throat. There was no chest pain or troubled breathing. He did have abdominal symptoms as described above but no abdominal pain. There were no urinary symptoms. No darkening of the skin or eyes. He had no yellowing or darkening of the urine. He had no rash to the skin. There was no local infection at the side of the fingerstick. All other systems were negative., ,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: ,Significant for degenerative disc disease in the back., ,MEDICATIONS: ,Nexium., ,ALLERGIES:, IV contrast., ,CURRENT WORK STATUS:, He continues on full duty work., ,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:, The patient was awake and alert. He was seated upright. He did not appear ill or toxic, and was well hydrated. His temperature was 97.2 degrees, pulse was 84, respirations 14 and unlabored, and blood pressure 102/70. HEENT exam, the sclerae were clear. Ocular movements were full and intact. His oropharynx was clear. There was no pharyngeal erythema. No tonsillar enlargement. His neck was supple and nontender. He had no masses. There was no adenopathy in his cervical or axillary chain. Breath sounds were clear and equal without wheeze or rales. Heart tones were regular without murmur or gallop. His abdomen was soft, flat, and nontender. There was no enlargement of the liver or spleen. His extremities were without rash or edema. He had normal gait and balance without ataxia., ,ASSESSMENT: ,The patient presents for evaluation after a contaminated needlestick to the index finger. The source patient was tested and found to be negative for HIV. However, he did test positive for hepatitis C. He was described as a carrier without active disease. The patient has been followed with periodic evaluation including blood testing. He has completed a 3 shot series for hepatitis B and had titers drawn that showed protected antibodies. He also was up-to-date on his immunization including tetanus. The patient has been well during this time except for the onset of a intestinal illness being investigated with some squeakiness and vomiting. He had no other symptoms that were suggestive of acute hepatitis. His abdominal exam was normal. He had no generalized lymphadenopathy and no fever. Blood tests were drawn on 02/07/2005. The results of which were reviewed with the patient. His liver function test was normal at 18. His hepatitis C and HIV, both of which were negative. He had no local signs of infection, and otherwise has been doing well except for his acute intestinal illness as described above., ,IMPRESSION:, Blood-borne pathogen exposure secondary to contaminated needlestick., ,PLAN: ,The patient is now six months out from his injury. He had negative lab studies. There were no physical findings that were suggestive of disease transmission. He was counseled on ways to prevent exposure in the future including use of protective gear including gloves, which he states that he always does. He was counseled that ways to prevent transmission or exposure to intimate contacts., ,WORK STATUS:, He was released to regular work., ,CONDITION: ,He was reassured that no signs of disease transmission had occurred as result of his injury. He therefore was found to be medically stationary without signs of impairment of today's date.
General Medicine
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Visually significant cataract, left eye.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Visually significant cataract, left eye.,ANESTHESIA: , Topical/MAC.,PROCEDURE: , Phacoemulsification cataract extraction with intraocular lens implantation, left eye (Alcon AcrySof, SN60AT, 23.0 D, serial #***).,COMPLICATIONS: , None.,INDICATIONS FOR SURGERY: ,The patient is a 74-year-old woman with complaints of painless progressive loss of vision in her left eye. She was found to have a visually-significant cataract and, after discussion of the risks, benefits and alternatives to surgery, she elected to proceed with cataract extraction and lens implantation in this eye in efforts to improve her vision.,PROCEDURE IN DETAIL: ,The patient was verified in the preoperative holding area and the informed consent was reviewed and verified to be on the chart. They were transported to the operative suite, accompanied by the anesthesia service, where appropriate cardiopulmonary monitoring was established. MAC anesthesia was achieved, which was followed by topical anesthesia using 1% preservative-free tetracaine eye drops. The patient was prepped and draped in the usual fashion for sterile ophthalmic surgery and a lid speculum was placed.,Two stab-incision paracenteses were made in the cornea using the MVR blade, and the anterior chamber was irrigated with 1% preservative-free lidocaine for intracameral anesthesia. The anterior chamber was filled with viscoelastic and a shelved, temporal, clear corneal incision was made using the diamond groove knife and steel keratome. A continuous curvilinear capsulorrhexis was made in the anterior capsule using the bent-needle cystotome. The lens nucleus was hydrodissected and hydrodelineated using balanced saline solution (BSS) on a Chang cannula until it rotated freely.,The phacoemulsification handpiece was introduced into the anterior chamber, and the lens nucleus was sculpted into 2 halves. Each half was further subdivided with chopping and removed with phacoemulsification. The remaining cortical material was removed with the irrigation and aspiration (I&A) handpiece. The capsular bag was inflated with viscoelastic and the intraocular lens was injected into the capsule without difficulty. The remaining viscoelastic was removed with the I&A handpiece, and the anterior chamber was filled to an appropriate intraocular pressure with BSS. The corneal wounds were hydrated and verified to be water-tight. Antibiotic ointment was placed, followed by a patch and shield. The patient was transported to the PACU in good/stable condition. There were no complications. Followup is scheduled for tomorrow morning in the eye clinic.,A single interrupted 10-0 nylon suture was placed through the inferotemporal paracentesis to ensure that it was watertight at the end of the case.
Surgery
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Anemia.,PROCEDURE:, Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:,1. Severe duodenitis.,2. Gastroesophageal junction small ulceration seen.,3. No major bleeding seen in the stomach.,PROCEDURE IN DETAIL: , The patient was put in left lateral position. Olympus scope was inserted from the mouth, under direct visualization advanced to the upper part of the stomach, upper part of esophagus, middle of esophagus, GE junction, and some intermittent bleeding was seen at the GE junction. Advanced into the upper part of the stomach into the antrum. The duodenum showed extreme duodenitis and the scope was then brought back. Retroflexion was performed, which was normal. Scope was then brought back slowly. Duodenitis was seen and a little bit of ulceration seen at GE junction.,FINDING: , Severe duodenitis, may be some source of bleeding from there, but no active bleeding at this time.
Gastroenterology
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PROCEDURE: , Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with biopsy and colonoscopy with biopsy.,INDICATIONS FOR PROCEDURE: , A 17-year-old with history of 40-pound weight loss, abdominal pain, status post appendectomy with recurrent abscess formation and drainage. Currently, he has a fistula from his anterior abdominal wall out. It does not appear to connect to the gastrointestinal tract, but merely connect from the ventral surface of the rectus muscles out the abdominal wall. CT scans show thickened terminal ileum, which suggest that we are dealing with Crohn's disease. Endoscopy is being done to evaluate for Crohn's disease.,MEDICATIONS: ,General anesthesia.,INSTRUMENT:, Olympus GIF-160 and PCF-160.,COMPLICATIONS: , None.,ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS:, Less than 5 mL.,FINDINGS: , With the patient in the supine position, intubated under general anesthesia. The endoscope was inserted without difficulty into the hypopharynx. The scope was advanced down the esophagus, which had normal mucosal coloration and vascular pattern. Lower esophageal sphincter was located at 40 cm from the central incisors. It appeared normal and appeared to function normally. The endoscope was advanced into the stomach, which was distended with excess air. Rugal folds were flattened completely. There were multiple superficial erosions scattered throughout the fundus, body, and antral portions consistent with Crohn's involvement of the stomach. The endoscope was advanced through normal-appearing pyloric valve into the first, second, and third portion of the duodenum, which had normal mucosal coloration and fold pattern. Biopsies were obtained x2 in the second portion of the duodenum, antrum, body, and distal esophagus at 37 cm from the central incisors for histology. Two additional biopsies were obtained in the antrum for CLO testing. Excess air was evacuated from the stomach. The scope was removed from the patient who tolerated that part of the procedure well.,The patient was turned and scope was changed for colonoscopy. Prior to colonoscopy, it was noted that there was a perianal fistula at 7 o'clock. The colonoscope was then inserted into the anal verge. The colonic clean out was excellent. The scope was advanced without difficulty to the cecum. The cecal area had multiple ulcers with exudate. The ileocecal valve was markedly distorted. Biopsies were obtained x2 in the cecal area and then the scope was withdrawn through the ascending, transverse, descending, sigmoid, and rectum. The colonic mucosa in these areas was well seen and there were a few scattered aphthous ulcers in the ascending and descending colon. Biopsies were obtained in the cecum at 65 cm, transverse colon 50 cm, rectosigmoid 20 cm, and rectum at 5 cm. No fistulas were noted in the colon. Excess air was evacuated from the colon. The scope was removed. The patient tolerated the procedure well and was taken to recovery in satisfactory condition.,IMPRESSION: , Normal esophagus and duodenum. There were multiple superficial erosions or aphthous ulcers in the stomach along with a very few scattered aphthous ulcers in the colon with marked cecal involvement with large ulcers and a very irregular ileocecal valve. All these findings are consistent with Crohn's disease.,PLAN: ,Begin prednisone 30 mg p.o. daily. Await PPD results and chest x-ray results, as well as cocci serology results. If these are normal, then we would recommend Remicade 5 mg/kg IV infusion. We would start Modulon 50 mL/h for 20 hours to reverse the malnutrition state of this boy. Check CMP and phosphate every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for receding syndrome noted by following potassium and phosphate. We will discuss with Dr. X possibly repeating the CT fistulogram if the findings on the previous ones are inconclusive as far as the noting whether we can rule in or out an enterocutaneous fistula. He will need an upper GI to rule out small intestinal strictures and involvement of the small intestine that cannot be seen with upper and lower endoscopy. If he has no stricture formation in the small bowel, we would then recommend a video endoscopy capsule to further evaluate any mucosal lesions consistent with Crohn's in the small intestine that we cannot visualize with endoscopy.
Gastroenterology
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: ,Cervical spondylosis and herniated nucleus pulposus of C4-C5.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:, Cervical spondylosis and herniated nucleus pulposus of C4-C5.,TITLE OF OPERATION:, Anterior cervical discectomy C4-C5 arthrodesis with 8 mm lordotic ACF spacer, corticocancellous, and stabilization with Synthes Vector plate and screws.,ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS:, Less than 100 mL.,OPERATIVE PROCEDURE IN DETAIL: , After identification, the patient was taken to the operating room and placed in supine position. Following the induction of satisfactory general endotracheal anesthesia, the patient was prepared for surgery. A shoulder roll was placed between the scapula and the head was rested on a doughnut in a slightly extended position. A preoperative x-ray was obtained to identify the operative level and neck position. An incision was marked at the C4-C5 level on the right side. The incision was opened with #10 blade knife. Dissection was carried down through subcutaneous tissues using Bovie electrocautery. The platysma muscle was divided with the cautery and mobilized rostrally and caudally. The anterior border of sternocleidomastoid muscle was then dissected rostrally and caudally with sharp and blunt dissection. The avascular plane was then entered and dissection was carried bluntly down to the anterior cervical fascia. This was opened with scissors and dissected rostrally and caudally with the peanut dissectors. The operative level was confirmed with an intraoperative x-ray. The longus colli muscles were mobilized bilaterally using bipolar electrocautery and periosteal elevator. The anterior longitudinal ligament was then taken down with the insulated Bovie electrocautery tip exposing the vertebral bodies of C4 and C5. Self-retaining retractor was placed in submuscular position, and distraction pins were placed in the vertebral bodies of C4 and C5, and distraction was instituted. We then incise the annulus of C4-C5 and a discectomy was now carried out using pituitary rongeurs and straight and angled curettes. Operating microscope was draped and brought into play. Dissection was carried down through the disc space to the posterior aspect of the disc space removing the disc with the angled curette as we went. We now use the diamond bit to thin the posterior bone spurs and osteophytes at the uncovertebral joints bilaterally. Bone was then removed with 2 mm Kerrison punch and then we were able to traverse the posterior longitudinal ligament and this ligament was now removed in a piecemeal fashion with a 2 mm Kerrison punch. There was a transligamentous disc herniation, which was removed during this process. We then carried out bilateral foraminotomies with removal of the uncovertebral osteophytes until the foramina were widely patent. Cord was seen to be pulsating freely behind the dura. There appeared to be no complications and the decompression appeared adequate. We now used a cutting bit to prepare the inner space for arthrodesis fashioning a posterior ledge on the posterior aspect of the C5 vertebral body. An 8 mm lordotic trial was used and appeared perfect. We then used a corticocancellous 8 mm lordotic graft. This was tapped into position. Distraction was released, appeared to be in excellent position. We then positioned an 18 mm Vector plate over the inner space. Intraoperative x-ray was obtained with the stay screw in place; plates appeared to be in excellent position. We then use a 14 mm self-tapping variable angle screws in each of the four locations drilling 14 mm pilot holes at each location prior to screw insertion. All of the screws locked to the plate and this was confirmed on visual inspection. Intraoperative x-ray was again obtained. Construct appeared satisfactory. Attention was then directed to closure. The wound was copiously irrigated. All of the self-retaining retractors were removed. Bleeding points were controlled with bone wax and bipolar electrocautery. The platysma layer was now closed with interrupted 3-0 Vicryl sutures. The skin was closed with running 3-0 Vicryl subcuticular stitch. Steri-Strips were applied. A sterile bandage was applied. All sponge, needle, and cottonoid counts were reported as correct. The patient tolerated the procedure well. He was subsequently extubated in the operating room and transferred to PACU in satisfactory condition.
Orthopedic
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
CHIEF COMPLAINT:, Right middle finger triggering and locking, as well as right index finger soreness at the PIP joint.,HISTORY OF OCCUPATIONAL INJURY OR ILLNESS:, The patient has been followed elsewhere, and we reviewed his records. Essentially, he has had a trigger finger and a mucocyst, and he has had injections. This has been going on for several months. He is now here for active treatment because the injections were not helpful, nonoperative treatment has not worked, and he would like to move forward in order to prevent this from keeping on locking and causing his pain. He is referred over here for evaluation regarding that.,SIGNIFICANT PAST MEDICAL AND SURGICAL HISTORY:,General health/review of systems: See H&P. ,Allergies: See H&P.,Medications: See H&P.,Social History: See H&P.,Family History: See H&P.,Previous Hospitalizations: See H&P.,CLINICAL ASSESSMENT AND FINDINGS:,Musculoskeletal: Shows point tenderness to palpation to the right middle finger A1 pulley. The right index finger has some small soreness at the PIP joint, but at this time no obvious mucocyst. He has flexion/extension of his fingers intact. There is no crepitation at the wrist, forearm, elbow or shoulder with full range of motion. Contralateral arm exam for comparison reveals no focal findings.,Neurological: APB, EPL and first dorsal interosseous 5/5.,LABORATORY, RADIOGRAPHIC, AND/OR IMAGING TESTS ORDERS & RESULTS:,Special lab studies: ,CLINICAL IMPRESSION:,1. Tendinitis, left middle finger.,2. PIP joint synovitis and mucocyst, but controlled on nonoperative treatment.,3. Middle finger trigger, failed nonoperative treatment, requiring a trigger finger release to the right middle finger.,EVALUATION/TREATMENT PLAN:, Risks, benefits and alternatives were discussed. All questions were answered. No guarantees were made. We will schedule for surgery. We would like to move forward in order to help him significantly improve since he has failed injections. All questions were answered. Followup appointment was given.
Orthopedic
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
DATE OF INJURY : October 4, 2000,DATE OF EXAMINATION : September 5, 2003,EXAMINING PHYSICIAN : X Y, MD,Prior to the beginning of the examination, it is explained to the examinee that this examination is intended for evaluative purposes only, and that it is not intended to constitute a general medical examination. It is explained to the examinee that the traditional doctor-patient relationship does not apply to this examination, and that a written report will be provided to the agency requesting this examination. It has also been emphasized to the examinee that he should not attempt any physical activity beyond his tolerance, in order to avoid injury.,CHIEF COMPLAINT: ,Aching and mid back pain.,HISTORY OF PRESENT INJURY: , Based upon the examinee's perspective: ,Mr. Abc is a 52-year-old self-employed, independent consultant for DEMILEE-USA. He is also a mechanical engineer. He reports that he was injured in a motor vehicle accident that occurred in October 4, 2000. At that time, he was employed as a purchasing agent for IBIKEN-USA. On the date of the motor vehicle accident, he was sitting in the right front passenger's seat, wearing seat and shoulder belt safety harnesses, in his 1996 or 1997 Volvo 850 Wagon automobile driven by his son. The vehicle was completely stopped and was "slammed from behind" by a van. The police officer, who responded to the accident, told Mr. Abc that the van was probably traveling at approximately 30 miles per hour at the time of impact.,During the impact, Mr. Abc was restrained in the seat and did not contact the interior surface of the vehicle. He experienced immediate mid back pain. He states that the Volvo automobile sustained approximately $4600 in damage.,He was transported by an ambulance, secured by a cervical collar and backboard to the emergency department. An x-ray of the whole spine was obtained, and he was evaluated by a physician's assistant. He was told that it would be "okay to walk." He was prescribed pain pills and told to return for reevaluation if he experienced increasing pain.,He returned to the Kaiser facility a few days later, and physical therapy was prescribed. Mr. Abc states that he was told that "these things can take a long time." He indicates that after one year he was no better. He then states that after two years he was no better and worried if the condition would never get better.,He indicates he saw an independent physician, a general practitioner, and an MRI was ordered. The MRI study was completed at ABCD Hospital. Subsequently, Mr. Abc returned and was evaluated by a physiatrist. The physiatrist reexamined the original thoracic spine x-rays that were taken on October 4, 2000, and stated that he did not know why the radiologist did not originally observe vertebral compression fractures. Mr. Abc believes that he was told by the physiatrist that it involved either T6-T7 or T7-T8.,Mr. Abc reports that the physiatrist told him that little could be done besides participation in core strengthening. Mr. Abc describes his current exercise regimen, consisting of cycling, and it was deemed to be adequate. He was told, however, by the physiatrist that he could also try a Pilates type of core exercise program.,The physiatrist ordered a bone scan, and Mr. Abc is unsure of the results. He does not have a formal follow up scheduled with Kaiser, and is awaiting re-contact by the physiatrist.,He denies any previous history of symptomatology or injuries involving his back.,CURRENT SYMPTOMS: ,He reports that he has the same mid back pain that has been present since the original injury. It is located in the same area, the mid thoracic spine area. It is described as a pain and an ache and ranges from 3/10 to 6/10 in intensity, and the intensity varies, seeming to go in cycles. The pain has been staying constant.,When I asked whether or not the pain have improved, he stated that he was unable to determine whether or not he had experienced improvement. He indicates that there may be less pain, or conversely, that he may have developed more of a tolerance for the pain. He further states that "I can power through it." "I have learned how to manage the pain, using exercise, stretching, and diversion techniques." It is primary limitation with regards to the back pain involves prolonged sitting. After approximately two hours of sitting, he has required to get up and move around, which results in diminishment of the pain. He indicates that prior to the motor vehicle accident, he could sit for significantly longer periods of time, 10 to 12 hours on a regular basis, and up to 20 hours, continuously, on an occasional basis.,He has never experienced radiation of the pain from the mid thoracic spine, and he has never experienced radicular symptoms of radiation of pain into the extremities, numbness, tingling, or weakness.,Again, aggravating activities include prolonged sitting, greater than approximately two hours.,Alleviating activities include moving around, stretching, and exercising. Also, if he takes ibuprofen, it does seem to help with the back pain.,He is not currently taking medications regularly, but list that he takes occasional ibuprofen when the pain is too persistent.,He indicates that he received several physical therapy sessions for treatment, and was instructed in stretching and exercises. He has subsequently performed the prescribed stretching and exercises daily, for nearly three years.,With regards to recreational activities, he states that he has not limited his activities due to his back pain.,He denies bowel or bladder dysfunction.,FILES REVIEW: ,October 4, 2000: An ambulance was dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on South and Partlow Road. The EMS crew arrived to find a 49-year-old male sitting in the front passenger seat of a vehicle that was damaged in a rear-end collision and appeared to have minimal damage. He was wearing a seatbelt and he denied loss of consciousness. He also denied a pertinent past medical history. They noted pain in the lower cervical area, mid thoracic and lumbar area. They placed him on a backboard and transported him to Medical Center.,October 4, 2000: He was seen in the emergency department of Medical Center. The provider is described as "unknown." The history from the patient was that he was the passenger in the front seat of a car that was stopped and rear-ended. He stated that he did not exit the car because of pain in his upper back. He reported he had been wearing the seatbelt and harness at that time. He denied a history of back or neck injuries. He was examined on a board and had a cervical collar in place. He was complaining of mid back pain. He denied extremity weakness. Sensory examination was intact. There was no tenderness with palpation or flexion in the neck. The back was a little tender in the upper thoracic spine area without visible deformity. There were no marks on the back. His x-ray was described as "no acute bony process." Listed visit diagnosis was a sprain-thoracic, and he was prescribed hydrocodone/acetaminophen tablets and Motrin 800 mg tablets.,October 4, 2000: During the visit, a Clinician's Report of Disability document was signed by Dr. M, authorizing time loss from October 4, 2000, through October 8, 2000. The document also advised no heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, or overhead work for two weeks. During this visit, a thoracic spine x-ray series, two views, was obtained and read by Dr. JR. The findings demonstrate no evidence of acute injury. No notable arthritic findings. The pedicles and paravertebral soft tissues appear unremarkable.,November 21, 2000: An outpatient progress note was completed at Kaiser, and the clinician of record was Dr. H. The history obtained documents that Mr. Abc continued to experience the same pain that he first noted after the accident, described as a discomfort in the mid thoracic spine area. It was non-radiating and described as a tightness. He also reported that he was hearing clicking noises that he had not previously heard. He denied loss of strength in the arms. The physical examination revealed good strength and normal deep tendon reflexes in the arms. There was minimal tenderness over T4 through T8, in an approximate area. The visit diagnosis listed was back pain. Also described in the assessment was residual pain from MVA, suspected bruised muscles. He was prescribed Motrin 800 mg tablets and an order was sent to physical therapy. Dr. N also documents that if the prescribed treatment measures were not effective, then he would suggest a referral to a physiatrist. Also, the doctor wanted him to discuss with physical therapy whether or not they thought that a chiropractor would be beneficial.,December 4, 2000: He was seen at Kaiser for a physical therapy visit by Philippe Justel, physical therapist. The history obtained from Mr. Abc is that he was not improving. Symptoms described were located in the mid back, centrally. The examination revealed mild tenderness, centrally at T3-T8, with very poor segmental mobility. The posture was described as rigid T/S in flexion. Range of motion was described as within normal limits, without pain at the cervical spine and thoracic spine. The plan listed included two visits per week for two weeks, for mobilization. It is also noted that the physical therapist would contact the MD regarding a referral to a chiropractor.,December 8, 2000: He was seen at Kaiser for a physical therapy visit by Mr. Justel. It was noted that the subjective category of the document revealed that there was no real change. It was noted that Mr. Abc tolerated the treatment well and that he was to see a chiropractor on Monday.,December 11, 2000: He presented to the Chiropractic Wellness Center. There is a form titled 'Chiropractic Case History,' and it documents that Mr. Abc was involved in a motor vehicle accident, in which he was rear-ended in October. He has had mid back pain since that time. The pain is worsened with sitting, especially at a computer. The pain decreases when he changes positions, and sometimes when he walks. Mr. Abc reports that he occasionally takes 800 mg doses of ibuprofen. He reported he went to physical therapy treatment on two occasions, which helped for a few hours only. He did report that he had a previous history of transitory low back pain.,During the visit, he completed a modified Oswestry Disability Questionnaire, and a WC/PI Subjective Complaint Form. He listed complaints of mid and low back pain of a sore and aching character. He rated the pain at grade 3-5/10, in intensity. He reported difficulty with sitting at a table, bending forward, or stooping. He reported that the pain was moderate and comes and goes.,During the visit at the Chiropractic Wellness Center, a spinal examination form was completed. It documents palpation tenderness in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine area and also palpation tenderness present in the suboccipital area, scalenes, and trapezia. Active cervical range of motion measured with goniometry reveals pain and restriction in all planes. Active thoracic range of motion measured with inclinometry revealed pain and restriction in rotation bilaterally. Active lumbosacral range of motion measured with inclinometry reveals pain with lumbar extension, right lateral flexion, and left lateral flexion.,December 11, 2000: He received chiropractic manipulation treatment, and he was advised to return for further treatment at a frequency of twice a week.,December 13, 2000: He returned to the Chiropractic Wellness Center to see Joe Smith, DC, and it is documented that his middle back was better.,December 13, 2000: A personal injury patient history form is completed at the Chiropractic Wellness Center. Mr. Abc reported that on October 4, 2000, he was driving his 1996 Volvo 850 vehicle, wearing seat and shoulder belt safety harnesses, and completely stopped. He was rear-ended by a vehicle traveling at approximately 30 miles per hour. The impact threw him back into his seat, and he felt back pain and determined that it was not wise to move about. He reported approximate damage to his vehicle of $4800. He reported continuing mid and low back pain, of a dull and semi-intense nature. He reported that he was an export company manager for IBIKEN-USA, and that he missed two full days of work, and missed 10-plus partial days of work. He stated that he was treated initially after the motor vehicle accident at Kaiser and received painkillers and ibuprofen, which relieved the pain temporarily. He specifically denied ever experiencing similar symptoms.,December 26, 2000: A no-show was documented at the Chiropractic Wellness Center.,April 5, 2001: He received treatment at the Chiropractic Wellness Center. He reported that two weeks previously, his mid back pain had worsened.,April 12, 2001: He received chiropractic treatment at the Chiropractic Wellness Center.,April 16, 2001: He did not show up for his chiropractic treatment.,April 19, 2001: He did not show up for his chiropractic treatment.,April 26, 2001: He received chiropractic manipulation treatment at the Chiropractic Wellness Center. He reported that his mid back pain increased with sitting at the computer. At the conclusion of this visit, he was advised to return to the clinic as needed.,September 6, 2002: An MRI of the thoracic spine was completed at ABCD Hospital and read by Dr. RL, radiologist. Dr. D noted the presence of minor anterior compression of some mid thoracic vertebrae of indeterminate age, resulting in some increased kyphosis. Some of the mid thoracic discs demonstrate findings consistent with degenerative disc disease, without a significant posterior disc bulging or disc herniation. There are some vertebral end-plate abnormalities, consistent with small Schmorl's nodes, one on the superior aspect of T7, which is compressed anteriorly, and on the inferior aspect of T6.,May 12, 2003: He was seen at the Outpatient Clinic by Dr. L, internal medicine specialist. He was there for a health screening examination, and listed that his only complaints are for psoriasis and chronic mid back pain, which have been present since a 2000 motor vehicle accident. Mr. Abc reported that an outside MRI showed compression fractures in the thoracic spine. The history further documents that Mr. Abc is an avid skier and volunteers on the ski patrol. The physical examination revealed that he was a middle-aged Caucasian male in no acute distress. The diagnosis listed from this visit is back pain and psoriasis. Dr. L documented that he spent one hour in the examination room with the patient discussing what was realistic and reasonable with regard to screening testing. Dr. L also stated that since Mr. Abc was experiencing chronic back pain, he advised him to see a physiatrist for evaluation. He was instructed to bring the MRI to the visit with that practitioner.,June 10, 2003: He was seen at the Physiatry Clinic by Dr. R, physiatrist. The complaint listed is mid back pain. In the subjective portion of the chart note, Dr. R notes that Mr. Abc is involved in the import/export business, and that he is physically active in cycling, skiing, and gardening. He is referred by Dr. L because of persistent lower thoracic pain, following a motor vehicle accident, on October 4, 2000. Mr. Abc told Dr. R that he was the restrained passenger of a vehicle that was rear-ended at a moderate speed. He stated that he experienced immediate discomfort in his thoracic spine area without radiation. He further stated that thoracic spine x-rays were obtained at the Sunnyside Emergency Room and read as normal. It is noted that Mr. Abc was treated conservatively and then referred to physical therapy where he had a number of visits in late of 2002 and early 2003. No further chart entries were documented about the back problem until Mr. Abc complained to Dr. L that he still had ongoing thoracic spine pain during a visit the previous month. He obtained an MRI, out of pocket, at ABCD Hospital and stated that he paid $1100 for it. Dr. R asked to see the MRI and was told by Mr. Abc that he would have to reimburse or pay him $1100 first. He then told the doctor that the interpretation was that he had a T7 and T8 compression fracture. Mr. Abc reported his improvement at about 20%, compared to how he felt immediately after the accident. He described that his only symptoms are an aching pain that occurs after sitting for four to five hours. If he takes a break from sitting and walks around, his symptoms resolve. He is noted to be able to bike, ski, and be active in his garden without any symptoms at all. He denied upper extremity radicular symptoms. He denied lower extremity weakness or discoordination. He also denied bowel or bladder control or sensation issues. Dr. R noted that Mr. Abc was hostile about the Kaiser health plan and was quite uncommunicative, only reluctantly revealing his history. The physical examination revealed that he moved about the examination room without difficulty and exhibited normal lumbosacral range of motion. There was normal thoracic spine motion with good chest expansion. Neurovascular examination of the upper extremities was recorded as normal. There was no spasticity in the lower extremities. There was no tenderness to palpation or percussion up and down the thoracic spine. Dr. R reviewed the thoracic spine films and noted the presence of "a little compression of what appears to be T7 and T8 on the lateral view." Dr. R observed that this was not noted on the original x-ray interpretation. He further stated that the MRI, as noted above, was not available for review. Dr. R assessed that Mr. Abc was experiencing minimal thoracic spine complaints that probably related to the motor vehicle accident three years previously. The doctor further stated that "the patient's symptoms are so mild as to almost not warrant intervention." He discussed the need to make sure that Mr. Abc's workstation was ergonomic and that Mr. Abc could pursue core strengthening. He further recommended that Mr. Abc look into participation in a Pilates class. Mr. Abc was insistent, so Dr. R made plans to order a bone scan to further discriminate the etiology of his symptoms. He advised Mr. Abc that the bone scan results would probably not change treatment. As a result of this visit, Dr. R diagnosed thoracic spine pain (724.1) and ordered a bone scan study.
Chiropractic
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:, He has difficulty climbing stairs, difficulty with airline seats, tying shoes, used to public seating, and lifting objects off the floor. He exercises three times a week at home and does cardio. He has difficulty walking two blocks or five flights of stairs. Difficulty with snoring. He has muscle and joint pains including knee pain, back pain, foot and ankle pain, and swelling. He has gastroesophageal reflux disease.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY:, Includes reconstructive surgery on his right hand 13 years ago. ,SOCIAL HISTORY:, He is currently single. He has about ten drinks a year. He had smoked significantly up until several months ago. He now smokes less than three cigarettes a day.,FAMILY HISTORY:, Heart disease in both grandfathers, grandmother with stroke, and a grandmother with diabetes. Denies obesity and hypertension in other family members.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS:, None.,ALLERGIES:, He is allergic to Penicillin.,MISCELLANEOUS/EATING HISTORY:, He has been going to support groups for seven months with Lynn Holmberg in Greenwich and he is from Eastchester, New York and he feels that we are the appropriate program. He had a poor experience with the Greenwich program. Eating history, he is not an emotional eater. Does not like sweets. He likes big portions and carbohydrates. He likes chicken and not steak. He currently weighs 312 pounds. Ideal body weight would be 170 pounds. He is 142 pounds overweight. If ,he lost 60% of his excess body weight that would be 84 pounds and he should weigh about 228.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: ,Negative for head, neck, heart, lungs, GI, GU, orthopedic, and skin. Specifically denies chest pain, heart attack, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, pacemaker, high cholesterol, pulmonary embolism, high blood pressure, CVA, venous insufficiency, thrombophlebitis, asthma, shortness of breath, COPD, emphysema, sleep apnea, diabetes, leg and foot swelling, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, hiatal hernia, peptic ulcer disease, gallstones, infected gallbladder, pancreatitis, fatty liver, hepatitis, hemorrhoids, rectal bleeding, polyps, incontinence of stool, urinary stress incontinence, or cancer. Denies cellulitis, pseudotumor cerebri, meningitis, or encephalitis.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:, He is alert and oriented x 3. Cranial nerves II-XII are intact. Afebrile. Vital Signs are stable.
Consult - History and Phy.
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
CHIEF COMPLAINT:, Joints are hurting all over and checkup.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:, A 77-year-old white female who is having more problems with joint pain. It seems to be all over decreasing her mobility, hands and wrists. No real swelling but maybe just a little more uncomfortable than they have been. The Daypro generic does not seem to be helping at all. No fever or chills. No erythema.,She actually is doing better. Her diarrhea now has settled down and she is having less urinary incontinence, less pedal edema. Blood sugars seem to be little better as well.,The patient also has gotten back on her Zoloft because she thinks she may be depressed, sleeping all the time, just not herself and really is disturbed that she cannot be more mobile in things. She has had no polyuria, polydipsia, or other problems. No recent blood pressure checks.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:, Little over a year ago, the patient was found to have lumbar discitis and was treated with antibiotics and ended up having debridement and instrumentation with Dr. XYZ and is doing really quite well. She had a pulmonary embolus with that hospitalization.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY:, She has also had a hysterectomy, salpingoophorectomy, appendectomy, tonsillectomy, two carpal tunnel releases. She also has had a parathyroidectomy but still has had some borderline elevated calcium. Also, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, as well as diabetes. She also has osteoporosis.,SOCIAL HISTORY:, The patient still smokes about a third of a pack a day, also drinks only occasional alcoholic drinks. The patient is married. She has three grown sons, all of which are very successful in professional positions. One son is a gastroenterologist in San Diego, California.,MEDICATIONS:, Nifedipine-XR 90 mg daily, furosemide 20 mg half tablet b.i.d., lisinopril 20 mg daily, gemfibrozil 600 mg b.i.d., Synthroid 0.1 mg daily, Miacalcin one spray in alternate nostrils daily, Ogen 0.625 mg daily, Daypro 600 mg t.i.d., also Lortab 7.5 two or three a day, also Flexeril occasionally, also other vitamin.,ALLERGIES: , She had some adverse reactions to penicillin, sulfa, perhaps contrast medium, and some mycins.,FAMILY HISTORY:, As far as heart disease there is none in the family. As far as cancer two cousins had breast cancer. As far as diabetes father and grandfather had type II diabetes. Son has type I diabetes and is struggling with that at the moment.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:,General: No fever, chills, or night sweats. Weight stable.,HEENT: No sudden blindness, diplopia, loss of vision, i.e., in one eye or other visual changes. No hearing changes or ear problems. No swallowing problems or mouth lesions.,Endocrine: Hypothyroidism but no polyuria or polydipsia. She watches her blood sugars. They have been doing quite well.,Respiratory: No shortness of breath, cough, sputum production, hemoptysis or breathing problems.,Cardiovascular: No chest pain or chest discomfort. No paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, orthopnea, palpitations, or heart attacks.,GI: As mentioned, has had diarrhea though thought to be possibly due to Clostridium difficile colitis that now has gotten better. She has had some irritable bowel syndrome and bowel abnormalities for years.,GU: No urinary problems, dysuria, polyuria or polydipsia, kidney stones, or recent infections. No vaginal bleeding or discharge.,Musculoskeletal: As above.,Hematological: She has had some anemia in the past.,Neurological: No blackouts, convulsions, seizures, paralysis, strokes, or headaches.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,Vital Signs: Weight is 164 pounds. Blood pressure: 140/64. Pulse: 72. Blood pressure repeated by me with the patient sitting taken on the right arm is 148/60, left arm 136/58; these are while sitting on the exam table.,General: A well-developed pleasant female who is comfortable in no acute distress otherwise but she does move slowly.,HEENT: Skull is normocephalic. TMs intact and shiny with good auditory acuity to finger rub. Pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation with extraocular movements intact. Fundi benign. Sclerae and conjunctivae were normal.,Neck: No thyromegaly or cervical lymphadenopathy. Carotids are 2+ and equal bilaterally and no bruits present.,Lungs: Clear to auscultation and percussion with good respiratory movement. No bronchial breath sounds, egophony, or rales are present.,Heart: Regular rhythm and rate with no murmurs, gallops, rubs, or enlargement. PMI normal position. All pulses are 2+ and equal bilaterally.,Abdomen: Obese, soft with no hepatosplenomegaly or masses.,Breasts: No predominant masses, discharge, or asymmetry.,Pelvic Exam: Normal external genitalia, vagina and cervix. Pap smear done. Bimanual exam shows no uterine enlargement and is anteroflexed. No adnexal masses or tenderness. Rectal exam is normal with soft brown stool Hemoccult negative.,Extremities: The patient does appear to have some doughiness of all of the MCP joints of the hands and the wrists as well. No real erythema. There is no real swelling of the knees. No new pedal edema.,Lymph nodes: No cervical, axillary, or inguinal adenopathy.,Neurological: Cranial nerves II-XII are grossly intact. Deep tendon reflexes are 2+ and equal bilaterally. Cerebellar and motor function intact in all extremities. Good vibratory and positional sense in all extremities and dermatomes. Plantar reflexes are downgoing bilaterally.,LABORATORY: ,CBC shows a hemoglobin of 10.5, hematocrit 35.4, otherwise normal. Urinalysis is within normal limits. Chem profile showed a BUN of 54, creatinine 1.4, glucose 116, calcium was 10.8, cholesterol 198, triglycerides 171, HDL 43, LDL 121, TSH is normal, hemoglobin A1C is 5.3.,ASSESSMENT:,1. Arthralgias that are suspicious for inflammatory arthritis, but certainly seems to be more active and bothersome. I think we need to look at this more closely.,2. Diarrhea that seems to have resolved. Whether this is related to the above is unclear.,3. Diabetes mellitus type II, really fairly well controlled.
General Medicine
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:, Carpal tunnel syndrome.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Carpal tunnel syndrome.,TITLE OF PROCEDURE: , Endoscopic carpal tunnel release.,ANESTHESIA: , MAC,PROCEDURE: , After administering appropriate antibiotics and MAC anesthesia, the upper extremity was prepped and draped in the usual standard fashion, the arm was exsanguinated with Esmarch, and the tourniquet inflated to 250 mmHg.,I made a transverse incision one fingerbreadth proximal to the distal volar wrist crease. Dissection was carried down to the antebrachial fascia, which was cut in a distally based fashion. Bipolar electrocautery was used to maintain meticulous hemostasis. I then performed an antebrachial fasciotomy proximally. I entered the extra bursal space deep into the transverse carpal ligament and used the spatula probe and then the dilators and then the square probe to enlarge the area. Great care was taken to feel the washboard undersurface of the transverse carpal ligament and the hamate on the ulnar side. Great care was taken with placement. A good plane was positively identified. I then placed the endoscope in and definitely saw the transverse striations of the deep surface of the transverse carpal ligament.,Again, I felt the hook of the hamate ulnar to me. I had my thumb on the distal aspect of the transverse carpal ligament. I then partially deployed the blade, and starting 1 mm from the distal edge, the transverse carpal ligament was positively identified. I pulled back and cut and partially tightened the transverse carpal ligament. I then feathered through the distal ligament and performed a full-thickness incision through the distal half of the ligament. I then checked to make sure this was properly performed and then cut the proximal aspect. I then entered the carpal tunnel again and saw that the release was complete, meaning that the cut surfaces of the transverse carpal ligament were separated; and with the scope rotated, I could see only one in the field at a time. Great care was taken and at no point was there any longitudinal structure cut. Under direct vision through the incision, I made sure that the distal antebrachial fascia was cut. Following this, I irrigated and closed the skin. The patient was dressed and sent to the recovery room in good condition.
Orthopedic
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PROCEDURE CODES: 64640 times two, 64614 time two, 95873 times two, 29405 times two.,PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy, 343.0.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy, 343.0.,ANESTHESIA: MAC.,COMPLICATIONS: None.,DESCRIPTION OF TECHNIQUE: Informed consent was obtained from the patient's mom. The patient was brought to minor procedures and sedated per their protocol. The patient was positioned lying supine. Skin overlying all areas injected was prepped with chlorhexidine.,The obturator nerves were identified lateral to the adductor longus tendon origin and below the femoral pulse with active EMG stimulation. Approximately 4 mL of 5% phenol was injected in this location bilaterally. Phenol injections were done at the site of maximum hip adduction contraction with least amount of stimulus. Negative drawback for blood was done prior to each injection of phenol.,Muscles injected with botulinum toxin were identified with active EMG stimulation. Approximately 50 units was injected in the rectus femoris bilaterally, 75 units in the medial hamstrings bilaterally and 100 units in the gastrocnemius soleus muscles bilaterally. Total amount of botulinum toxin injected was 450 units diluted 25 units to 1 mL. After injections were performed, bilateral short leg fiberglass casts were applied. The patient tolerated the procedure well and no complications were encountered.
Surgery
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
without difficulty, into the upper GI tract. The anatomy and mucosa of the esophagus, gastroesophageal junction, stomach, pylorus, and small bowel were all carefully inspected. All structures were visually normal in appearance. Biopsies of the distal duodenum, gastric antrum, and distal esophagus were taken and sent for pathological evaluation. The endoscope and insufflated air were slowly removed from the upper GI tract. A repeat look at the structures involved again showed no visible abnormalities, except for the biopsy sites.,The patient tolerated the procedure with excellent comfort and stable vital signs. After a recovery period in the Endoscopy Suite, the patient is discharged to continue recovering in the family's care at home. The family knows to follow up with me today if there are concerns about the patient's recovery,from the procedure. They will follow up with me later this week for biopsy and CLO test results so that appropriate further diagnostic and therapeutic plans can be made.,
Gastroenterology
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
REASON FOR VISIT:, Preop evaluation regarding gastric bypass surgery.,The patient has gone through the evaluation process and has been cleared from psychological, nutritional, and cardiac standpoint, also had great success on the preop Medifast diet.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: , The patient is alert and oriented x3. Temperature of 97.9, pulse of 76, blood pressure of 114/74, weight of 247.4 pounds. Abdomen: Soft, nontender, and nondistended.,ASSESSMENT AND PLAN:, The patient is currently in stable condition with morbid obesity, scheduled for gastric bypass surgery in less than two weeks. Risks and benefits of the procedure were reiterated with the patient and significant other and mother, which included but not limited to death, pulmonary embolism, anastomotic leak, reoperation, prolonged hospitalization, stricture, small bowel obstruction, bleeding, and infection. Questions regarding hospital course and recovery were addressed. We will continue on the Medifast diet until the time of surgery and cleared for surgery.
SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
CHIEF COMPLAINT:, Decreased ability to perform daily living activities secondary to right knee surgery.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , The patient is a 61-year-old white female status post right total knee replacement secondary to degenerative joint disease performed by Dr. A at ABCD Hospital on 08/21/2007. The patient was transfused with 2 units of autologous blood postoperatively. She received DVT prophylaxis with a combination of Coumadin, Lovenox, SCD boots, and TED stockings. The remainder of her postoperative course was uneventful. She was discharged on 08/24/2007 from ABCD Hospital and admitted to the transitional care unit at XYZ Services for evaluation and rehabilitation. The patient reports that her last bowel movement was on 08/24/2007 just prior to her discharge from ABCD Hospital. She denies any urological symptoms such as dysuria, incomplete bladder emptying or other voiding difficulties. She reports having some right knee pain, which is most intense at a "certain position." The patient is unable to elaborate on which "certain position" causes her the most discomfort.,ALLERGIES:, NKDA.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: , Hypertension, hypothyroidism, degenerative joint disease, GERD, anxiety disorder, Morton neuroma of her feet bilaterally, and distant history of migraine headaches some 30 years ago.,MEDICATIONS:, On transfer, Celebrex, Coumadin, Colace, Synthroid, Lovenox, Percocet, Toprol XL, niacin, and trazodone.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,VITAL SIGNS: Temperature 96.5, blood pressure 127/72, pulse 70, respiratory rate 20, 95% O2 saturation on room air.,GENERAL: No acute distress at the time of the exam except as mentioned above complains of right knee pain at "certain position.",HEENT: Normocephalic. Sclerae nonicteric. EOMI. Dentition in good repair. Tongue is in midline with no evidence of thrush.,NECK: No thyroid enlargement. Trachea is midline.,LUNGS: Clear to auscultation.,HEART: Regular rate and rhythm. Normal S1 and S2.,ABDOMEN: Soft, nontender, and nondistended. No organomegaly.,EXTREMITIES: The right knee incision is intact. Steri-Strips are in place. There is some diffuse right knee edema and some limited ecchymosis as well. No calf tenderness bilaterally. Pedal pulses are palpable bilaterally.,MENTAL STATUS: The patient appears slightly anxious during the interview and exam, but she was alert and oriented.,HOSPITAL COURSE: , As mentioned above, the patient was admitted on 08/24/2007 to the Transitional Care Unit at XYZ Services for evaluation and rehabilitation. She was seen in consultation by Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy and had begun her rehabilitation till recovery. The patient had been properly instructed regarding using the CPM machine and she had been instructed as well to limit each CPM session to two hours. Very early in her hospitalization, the patient enthusiastically used the CPM much longer than two hours and consequently had increased right knee pain. She remarked that she had a better degree of flexibility, but she did report an increased need for pain management. Additionally, she required Ativan and at one point scheduled the doses of Ativan to treat her known history of anxiety disorder. On the fourth hospital day, she was noted to have some rashes about the right upper extremity and right side of her abdomen. The patient reported that this rash was itchy. She reports that she had been doing quite a bit of gardening just prior to surgery and this was most likely contact dermatitis, most likely due to her gardening activities preoperatively. She was treated with betamethasone cream applied to the rash b.i.d. The patient's therapy had progressed and she continued to make a good progress. At one point, the patient reported some insomnia due to right knee pain. She was switched from Percocet to oxycodone SR 20 mg b.i.d. and she had good pain control with this using the Percocet only for breakthrough pain. The DVT prophylaxis was maintained with Lovenox 40 mg subcu daily until the INR was greater than 1.7 and it was discontinued on 08/30/2007 when the INR was 1.92 within therapeutic range. The Coumadin was adjusted accordingly according to the INRs during her hospital course. Early in the hospital course, the patient had reported right calf tenderness and a venous Doppler study obtained on 08/27/2007 showed no DVT bilaterally. Initial laboratory data includes a UA on 08/28/2007, which was negative. Additionally, CBC showed a white count of 6.3, hemoglobin was 12.1, hematocrit was 35.3, and platelets were 278,000. Chemistries were within normal limits. Creatinine was 0.8, BUN was 8, anion gap was slightly decreased at 5, fasting glucose was 102. The remainder of chemistries was unremarkable. The patient continued to make great progress with her therapies so much so that we are anticipating her discharge on Monday, 09/03/2007.,DISCHARGE DIAGNOSES:,1. Status post right total knee replacement secondary to degenerative joint disease performed on 08/21/2007.,2. Anxiety disorder.,3. Insomnia secondary to pain and anxiety postoperatively.,4. Postoperative constipation.,5. Contact dermatitis secondary to preoperative gardening activities.,6. Hypertension.,7. Hypothyroidism.,8. Gastroesophageal reflux disease.,9. Morton neuroma of the feet bilaterally.,10. Distant history of migraine headaches.,INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN TO THE PATIENT AT THE TIME OF DISCHARGE: , The patient is advised to continue taking the following medications: Celebrex 200 mg daily, for one month, Colace 100 mg b.i.d. for one month, Protonix 40 mg b.i.d. for one month, Synthroid 137 mcg daily, Diprosone cream 0.05% cream b.i.d. to the right arm and right abdomen, oxycodone SR 20 mg p.o. q.12h. for five days, then decrease to oxycodone SR 10 mg p.o. q.12h. for five days, Percocet 5/325 mg one to two tablets q.6h. to be used p.r.n. for breakthrough pain, trazodone 50 mg p.o. at bedtime p.r.n. for two weeks, Ativan 0.25 mg b.i.d. for two weeks, and Toprol-XL 50 mg daily. The patient will also take Coumadin and the dose will be adjusted according to the INRs, which will be obtained every Monday and Thursday with results being sent to Dr. A and his fax number is 831-5926. At the present time, the patient is taking Coumadin 7 mg daily. She will remain on Coumadin for 30 days. An INR is to be obtained on 09/03/2007 and should the Coumadin dose be changed, an addendum will be dictated to accompany this discharge summary. Finally, the patient has a followup appointment with Dr. A on 09/21/2007 at noon at his office. The patient is encouraged to follow up with her primary care physician, Dr. B. As mentioned above, the patient will be discharged on 09/03/2007 in stable and improved condition since she is status post right total knee replacement and has made good progress with her therapies and rehabilitation.
Discharge Summary
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Rejection of renal transplant.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Rejection of renal transplant.,OPERATIVE PROCEDURE: , Transplant nephrectomy.,DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE: , The patient has had rapid deterioration of her kidney function since her transplant at ABCD one year ago. The patient was recently thought to have obstruction to the transplant and a stent was placed in to the transplant percutaneously, but the ureter was wide open and there was no evidence of obstruction. Because the kidney was felt to be irretrievably lost and immunosuppression had been withdrawn, it was elected to go ahead and remove the kidney and hopes that her fever and toxic course could be arrested.,With the patient in the supine position, the previously placed nephrostomy tube was removed. The patient then after adequate prepping and draping, and placing of a small roll under the right hip, underwent an incision in the direction of the transplant incision down through and through all muscle layers and into the preperitoneal space. The kidney was encountered and kidney was dissected free of its attachments through the retroperitoneal space. During the course of dissection, the iliac artery and vein were identified as was the native ureter and the patient's ilioinguinal nerve; all these were preserved. The individual vessels in the kidney were identified, ligated, and incised, and the kidney was removed. The ureter was encountered during the course of resection, but was not ligated. The patient's retroperitoneal space was irrigated with antibiotic solution and #19 Blake drain was placed into the retroperitoneal space, and the patient returned to the recovery room in good condition.,ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS: 900 mL.
Nephrology
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PROCEDURE PERFORMED: , Trigger point injections with Botox.,PREPROCEDURE DIAGNOSES:,1. Cervical spondylosis without myelopathy.,2. Myofascial pain syndrome.,3. Cervical dystonia.,4. Status post C5-6 anterior cervical fusion.,5. Multilevel degenerative disc disease.,6. Cervicogenic migraines.,7. Hypertension.,8. Hypothyroidism.,POSTPROCEDURE DIAGNOSES:,1. Cervical spondylosis without myelopathy.,2. Myofascial pain syndrome.,3. Cervical dystonia.,4. Status post C5-6 anterior cervical fusion.,5. Multilevel degenerative disc disease.,6. Cervicogenic migraines.,7. Hypertension.,8. Hypothyroidism.,COMPLICATIONS: , None.,The risks, benefits, complications, and alternatives to the procedure were discussed in detail and informed written consent was obtained.,INDICATIONS:, The patient is here today after establishing care at my new office. She is a long-term patient of mine at the Pain Management Clinic and has requested transference because of insurance reasons. Today, she is here for not only establishment of care, but continued management of her many neck-related complaints. Among these are spasms and ongoing pain for which she receives long-acting opioids. She states that she is in fact doing quite well since her cervical fusion. She is requesting that we decrease her medications from 480 mg to 240 mg to 360 mg of morphine per day in the form of Avinza. She also is quite pleased with her other medication regimen which has been greatly simplified over the past year.,Other treatment modalities that have been helpful have included cervical epidural steroid injections. The patient is requesting that we schedule this as well, as the relief provided by that lasted anywhere from four to six months. I agree that because of intermittent radicular symptoms that this may be helpful particularly in light of her recent surgery. She does complain of hand tingling and numbness, although she is not dropping objects or having difficulties with coordination. I believe that in addition, the steroid injections may help expedite her desire to decrease her reliance on medications which have been oversedating as well as racked with other side effects.,DETAILS OF PROCEDURE: , Alcohol prep and sterile technique were used. A total of 6 cc of preservative-free 1% lidocaine was used and injected into eight different sites using a 25-gauge, 1-1/2-inch needle at the trapezius muscles bilaterally as well as the levator scapulae, the splenius capitis, and the semispinalis musculature. The procedure was well tolerated.,TREATMENT PLAN:,1. The patient is tentatively scheduled for a cervical epidural steroid injection on March 14, 2005.,2. We will begin a weaning schedule for the patient's Avinza by decreasing in 60 mg intervals. The patient will have a target of 120 mg p.o. b.i.d., and then be reassessed. This is expected to occur after her cervical epidural steroid injection.
Pain Management
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
SUBJECTIVE:, This is a 38-year-old female who comes for dietary consultation for gestational diabetes. Patient reports that she is scared to eat because of its impact on her blood sugars. She is actually trying not to eat while she is working third shift at Wal-Mart. Historically however, she likes to eat out with a high frequency. She enjoys eating rice as part of her meals. She is complaining of feeling fatigued and tired all the time because she works from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. at Wal-Mart and has young children at home. She sleeps two to four hours at a time throughout the day. She has been testing for ketones first thing in the morning when she gets home from work.,OBJECTIVE:, Today's weight: 155.5 pounds. Weight from 10/07/04 was 156.7 pounds. A diet history was obtained. Blood sugar records for the last three days reveal the following: fasting blood sugars 83, 84, 87, 77; two-hour postprandial breakfast 116, 107, 97; pre-lunch 85, 108, 77; two-hour postprandial lunch 86, 131, 100; pre-supper 78, 91, 100; two-hour postprandial supper 125, 121, 161; bedtime 104, 90 and 88. I instructed the patient on dietary guidelines for gestational diabetes. The Lily Guide for Meal Planning was provided and reviewed. Additional information on gestational diabetes was applied. A sample 2000-calorie meal plan was provided with a carbohydrate budget established.,ASSESSMENT:, Patient's basal energy expenditure adjusted for obesity is estimated at 1336 calories a day. Her total calorie requirements, including a physical activity factor as well as additional calories for pregnancy, totals to 2036 calories per day. Her diet history reveals that she has somewhat irregular eating patterns. In the last 24 hours when she was working at Wal-Mart, she ate at 5 a.m. but did not eat anything prior to that since starting work at 10 p.m. We discussed the need for small frequent eating. We identified carbohydrate as the food source that contributes to the blood glucose response. We identified carbohydrate sources in the food supply, recognizing that they are all good for her. The only carbohydrates she was asked to entirely avoid would be the concentrated forms of refined sugars. In regard to use of her traditional foods of rice, I pulled out a one-third cup measuring cup to identify a 15-gram equivalent of rice. We discussed the need for moderating the portion of carbohydrates consumed at one given time. Emphasis was placed at eating with a high frequency with a goal of eating every two to four hours over the course of the day when she is awake. Her weight loss was discouraged. Patient was encouraged to eat more generously but with attention to the amount of carbohydrates consumed at a time.,PLAN:, The meal plan provided has a carbohydrate content that represents 40 percent of a 2000-calorie meal plan. The meal plan was devised to distribute her carbohydrates more evenly throughout the day. The meal plan was meant to reflect an example for her eating, while the patient was encouraged to eat according to appetite and not to go without eating for long periods of time. The meal plan is as follows: breakfast 2 carbohydrate servings, snack 1 carbohydrate serving, lunch 2-3 carbohydrate servings, snack 1 carbohydrate serving, dinner 2-3 carbohydrate servings, bedtime snack 1-2 carbohydrate servings. Recommend patient include a solid protein with each of her meals as well as with her snack that occurs before going to sleep. Encouraged adequate rest. Also recommend adequate calories to sustain weight gain of one-half to one pound per week. If the meal plan reflected does not support slow gradual weight gain, then we will need to add more foods accordingly. This was a one-hour consultation. I provided my name and number should additional needs arise.
SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: ,The patient is a 38-year-old woman presenting to our clinic for the first time for evaluation of hip pain, right greater than left, of greater than 2 years duration. The patient states that she began with right hip pain getting steadily worse over the last 2 years and has now developed some pain in the left hip. The pain is located laterally as well as anteriorly into the groin. She states that the pain is present during activities such as walking, and she does get some painful popping and clicking in the right hip. She is here for evaluation for the first time. She sought no previous medical attention for this.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: ,Significant for depression and reflux disease.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: , Cesarean section x 2.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS: , Listed in the chart and reviewed with the patient.,ALLERGIES: ,The patient has no known drug allergies.,SOCIAL HISTORY: ,The patient is married. She is employed as an office manager. She does smoke cigarettes, one pack per day for the last 20 years. She consumes alcohol 3 to 5 drinks daily. She uses no illicit drugs. She exercises monthly mainly walking and low impact aerobics. She also likes to play softball.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , Significant for occasional indigestion and nausea as well as anxiety and depression. The remainder of the systems negative.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: , The patient is 5 foot, 2 inches tall, weighs 155 pounds. The patient ambulates independently without an assist device with normal stance and gait. Inspection of the hips reveals normal contour and appearance and good symmetry. The patient is able to do an active straight leg raise against gravity and against resistance bilaterally. She has no significant trochanteric tenderness. She does, however, have some tenderness in the groin bilaterally. There is no crepitus present with passive or active range of motion of the hips. She is grossly neurologically intact in the bilateral lower extremities.,DIAGNOSTIC DATA:, X-rays performed today in the clinic include an AP view of the pelvis and a frog-leg lateral of the right hip. There are no acute findings. No fractures or dislocations. There are minimal degenerative changes noted in the joint. There is, however, the suggestion of an exostosis on the superior femoral neck, which could be consistent with femoroacetabular impingement.,IMPRESSION: , Bilateral hip pain, right worse than left, possibly suggesting femoroacetabular impingement based on x-rays and her clinical picture is also consistent with possible labral tear.,PLAN:, After discussing possible diagnoses with the patient, I have recommended that we get MRI arthrograms of the bilateral hips to evaluate the anatomy and especially concentrating on the labrum in the right hip. We will get that done as soon as possible. In the meantime, she is asked to moderate her activities. She will follow up as soon as the MRIs are performed.
Orthopedic
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
CHIEF COMPLAINT:, Foul-smelling urine and stomach pain after meals.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:, Stomach pain with most meals x one and a half years and urinary symptoms for same amount of time. She was prescribed Reglan, Prilosec, Pepcid, and Carafate at ED for her GI symptoms and Bactrim for UTI. This visit was in July 2010.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:, HEENT: No headaches. No visual disturbances, no eye irritation. No nose drainage or allergic symptoms. No sore throat or masses. Respiratory: No shortness of breath. No cough or wheeze. No pain. Cardiac: No palpitations or pain. Gastrointestinal: Pain and cramping. Denies nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Has some regurgitation with gas after meals. Genitourinary: "Smelly" urine. Musculoskeletal: No swelling, pain, or numbness.,MEDICATION ALLERGIES:, No known drug allergies.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,General: Unremarkable.,HEENT: PERRLA. Gaze conjugate.,Neck: No nodes. No thyromegaly. No masses.,Lungs: Clear.,Heart: Regular rate without murmur.,Abdomen: Soft, without organomegaly, without guarding or tenderness.,Back: Straight. No paraspinal spasm.,Extremities: Full range of motion. No edema.,Neurologic: Cranial nerves II-XII intact. Deep tendon reflexes 2+ bilaterally.,Skin: Unremarkable.,LABORATORY STUDIES:, Urinalysis was done, which showed blood due to her period and moderate leukocytes.,ASSESSMENT:,1. UTI.,2. GERD.,3. Dysphagia.,4. Contraception consult.,PLAN:,1. Cipro 500 mg b.i.d. x five days. Ordered BMP, CBC, and urinalysis with microscopy.,2. Omeprazole 20 mg daily and famotidine 20 mg b.i.d.,3. Prescriptions same as #2. Also referred her for a barium swallow series to rule out a stricture.,4. Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo.,
Urology
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Respiratory failure.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: ,Respiratory failure.,OPERATIVE PROCEDURE: , Tracheotomy.,ANESTHESIA: ,General inhalational.,DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE: , The patient was taken to the operating room, placed supine on the operating table. General inhalational anesthesia was administered through the patient's existing 4.0 endotracheal tube. The neck was extended and secured with tape and incision in the midline of the neck approximately 2 fingerbreadths above the sternal notch was outlined. The incision measured approximately 1 cm and was just below the palpable cricoid cartilage and first tracheal ring. The incision area was infiltrated with 1% Xylocaine with epinephrine 1:100,000. A #67 blade was used to perform the incision. Electrocautery was used to remove excess fat tissue to expose the strap muscles. The strap muscles were grasped and divided in the midline with a cutting electrocautery. Sharp dissection was used to expose the anterior trachea and cricoid cartilage. The thyroid isthmus was identified crossing just below the cricoid cartilage. This was divided in the midline with electrocautery. Blunt dissection was used to expose adequate cartilaginous rings. A 4.0 silk was used for stay sutures to the midline of the cricoid. Additional stay sutures were placed on each side of the third tracheal ring. Thin DuoDerm was placed around the stoma. The tracheal incision was performed with a #11 blade through the second, third, and fourth tracheal rings. The cartilaginous edges were secured to the skin edges with interrupted #4-0 Monocryl. A 4.5 PED tight-to-shaft cuffed Bivona tube was placed and secured with Velcro ties. A flexible scope was passed through the tracheotomy tube. The carina was visualized approximately 1.5 cm distal to the distal end of the tracheotomy tube. Ventilation was confirmed. There was good chest rise and no appreciable leak. The procedure was terminated. The patient was in stable condition. Bleeding was negligible and she was transferred back to the Pediatric intensive care unit in stable condition.
Cardiovascular / Pulmonary
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
XYZ, D.C.,Re: ABC,Dear Dr. XYZ:,I had the pleasure of seeing your patient, ABC, today MM/DD/YYYY in consultation. He is an unfortunate 19-year-old right-handed male who was injured in a motor vehicle accident on MM/DD/YYYY, where he was the driver of an automobile, which was struck on the front passenger's side. The patient sustained impact injuries to his neck and lower back. There was no apparent head injury or loss of consciousness and he denied any posttraumatic seizures. He was taken to Hospital, x-rays were taken, apparently which were negative and he was released.,At the present time, he complains of neck and lower back pain radiating into his right arm and right leg with weakness, numbness, paraesthesia, and tingling in his right arm and right leg. He has had no difficulty with bowel or bladder function. He does experience intermittent headaches associated with his neck pain with no other associated symptoms.,PAST HEALTH:, He was injured in a prior motor vehicle accident on MM/DD/YYYY. At the time of his most recent injuries, he was completely symptom free and under no active therapy. There is no history of hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, neurological disorders, ulcers or tuberculosis.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , He denies tobacco or alcohol consumption.,ALLERGIES: , No known drug allergies.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS: ,None.,FAMILY HISTORY: , Otherwise noncontributory.,FUNCTIONAL INQUIRY: , Otherwise noncontributory.,REVIEW OF DIAGNOSTIC STUDIES:, Includes an MRI scan of the cervical spine dated MM/DD/YYYY which showed evidence for disc bulging at the C6-C7 level. MRI scan of the lumbar spine on MM/DD/YYYY, showed evidence of a disc herniation at the L1-L2 level as well as a disc protrusion at the L2-L3 level with disc herniations at the L3-L4 and L4-L5 level and disc protrusion at the L5-S1 level.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: , Reveals an alert and oriented male with normal language function. Vital Signs: Blood pressure was 105/68 in the left arm sitting. Heart rate was 70 and regular. Height was 5 feet 8 inches. Weight was 182 pounds. Cranial nerve evaluation was unremarkable. Pupils were equal and reactive. Funduscopic evaluation was clear. There was no evidence for nystagmus. There was decreased range of motion noted in both the cervical and lumbar regions to a significant degree, with tenderness and spasm in the paraspinal musculature. Straight leg raising was limited to 45 degrees on the right and 90 degrees on the left. Motor strength was 5/5 on the MRC scale. Reflexes were 2+ symmetrical and active. No pathological responses were noted. Sensory examination showed a diffuse decreased sensation to pinprick in the right upper extremity. Cerebellar function was normal. There was normal station and gait. Chest and cardiovascular evaluations were unremarkable. Heart sounds were normal. There were no extra sounds or murmurs. Palpable trigger points were noted in the right trapezius and right cervical and lumbar paraspinal musculature.,CLINICAL IMPRESSION: , Reveals a 19-year-old male suffering from a posttraumatic cervical and lumbar radiculopathy, secondary to traumatic injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on MM/DD/YYYY. In view of the persistent radicular complaints associated with the weakness, numbness, paraesthesia, and tingling as well as the objective sensory loss noted on today's evaluation as well as the non-specific nature of the radiculopathy, I have scheduled him for an EMG study on his right upper and right lower extremity in two week's time to rule out any nerve root irritation versus any peripheral nerve entrapment or plexopathy as the cause of his symptoms. Palpable trigger points were noted on today's evaluation. He is suffering from ongoing myofascitis. His treatment plan will consist of a series of trigger point injections to be initiated at his next follow up visit in two weeks' time. I have encouraged him to continue with his ongoing treatment program under your care and supervision. I will be following him in two weeks' time. Once again, thank you kindly for allowing me to participate in this patient's care and management.,Yours sincerely,,
Orthopedic
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
EXAM: , CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis without and with intravenous contrast.,CLINICAL INDICATION: , Left lower quadrant abdominal pain.,COMPARISON: , None.,FINDINGS: , CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis was performed without and with intravenous contrast. Total of 100 mL of Isovue was administered intravenously. Oral contrast was also administered.,The lung bases are clear. The liver is enlarged and decreased in attenuation. There are no focal liver masses.,There is no intra or extrahepatic ductal dilatation.,The gallbladder is slightly distended.,The adrenal glands, pancreas, spleen, and left kidney are normal.,A 12-mm simple cyst is present in the inferior pole of the right kidney. There is no hydronephrosis or hydroureter.,The appendix is normal.,There are multiple diverticula in the rectosigmoid. There is evidence of focal wall thickening in the sigmoid colon (image #69) with adjacent fat stranding in association with a diverticulum. These findings are consistent with diverticulitis. No pneumoperitoneum is identified. There is no ascites or focal fluid collection.,The aorta is normal in contour and caliber.,There is no adenopathy.,Degenerative changes are present in the lumbar spine.,IMPRESSION: , Findings consistent with diverticulitis. Please see report above.
Gastroenterology
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:, Significant for hypertension. The patient takes hydrochlorothiazide for this. She also suffers from high cholesterol and takes Crestor. She also has dry eyes and uses Restasis for this. She denies liver disease, kidney disease, cirrhosis, hepatitis, diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, bleeding disorders, prior DVT, HIV and gout. She also denies cardiac disease and prior history of cancer.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: , Significant for tubal ligation in 1993. She had a hysterectomy done in 2000 and a gallbladder resection done in 2002.,MEDICATIONS: , Crestor 20 mg p.o. daily, hydrochlorothiazide 20 mg p.o. daily, Veramist spray 27.5 mcg daily, Restasis twice a day and ibuprofen two to three times a day.,ALLERGIES TO MEDICATIONS: , Bactrim which causes a rash. The patient denies latex allergy.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , The patient is a life long nonsmoker. She only drinks socially one to two drinks a month. She is employed as a manager at the New York department of taxation. She is married with four children.,FAMILY HISTORY: , Significant for type II diabetes on her mother's side as well as liver and heart failure. She has one sibling that suffers from high cholesterol and high triglycerides.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , Positive for hot flashes. She also complains about snoring and occasional slight asthma. She does complain about peripheral ankle swelling and heartburn. She also gives a history of hemorrhoids and bladder infections in the past. She has weight bearing joint pain as well as low back degenerating discs. She denies obstructive sleep apnea, kidney stones, bloody bowel movements, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, dark tarry stools and melena.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: ,On examination temperature is 97.7, pulse 84, blood pressure 126/80, respiratory rate was 20. Well nourished, well developed in no distress. Eye exam, pupils equal round and reactive to light. Extraocular motions intact. Neuro exam deep tendon reflexes 1+ in the lower extremities. No focal neuro deficits noted. Neck exam nonpalpable thyroid, midline trachea, no cervical lymphadenopathy, no carotid bruit. Lung exam clear breath sounds throughout without rhonchi or wheezes however diminished. Cardiac exam regular rate and rhythm without murmur or bruit. Abdominal exam positive bowel sounds, soft, nontender, obese, nondistended abdomen. No palpable tenderness. No right upper quadrant tenderness. No organomegaly appreciated. No obvious hernias noted. Lower extremity exam +1 edema noted. Positive dorsalis pedis pulses.,ASSESSMENT: , The patient is a 56-year-old female who presents to the bariatric surgery service with a body mass index of 41 with obesity related comorbidities. The patient is interested in gastric bypass surgery. The patient appears to be an excellent candidate and would benefit greatly in the management of her comorbidities.,PLAN: , In preparation for surgery will obtain the usual baseline laboratory values including baseline vitamin levels. Will proceed with our usual work up with an upper GI series as well as consultations with the dietician and the psychologist preoperatively. I have recommended six weeks of Medifast for the patient to obtain a 10% preoperative weight loss.
Consult - History and Phy.
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
HISTORY: ,I had the pleasure of meeting and evaluating the patient today, referred for evaluation of tracheostomy tube placement and treatment recommendations. As you are well aware, he is a pleasant 64-year-old gentleman who unfortunately is suffering from end-stage COPD, who required tracheostomy tube placement about three months ago when being treated for acute exacerbation of COPD and having difficulty coming off ventilatory support. He now resides in an extended care facility with a capped tracheostomy tube, and he unfortunately states he has had not had to use the tracheostomy tube since his discharge and admission to the extended care facility. He requires constant oxygen administration and has been having no problems with shortness of breath, worsening, requiring opening the tracheostomy tube site. He states there has been some tenderness associated with the tracheostomy tube and difficulty with swallowing and he wishes to have it removed. Apparently there is no history of any airway issues while sleeping or need for uncapping the tube and essentially the tube has just remained present for months capped in his neck. No history of any previous tracheostomy tube insertion.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: , COPD, history of hypercarbic hypoxemia, history of coronary artery disease, history of previous myocardial infarction, and history of liver cirrhosis secondary to alcohol use.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: ,Tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair, and tracheostomy.,FAMILY HISTORY: ,Strong for heart disease, coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and cerebrovascular accident.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS:, Prevacid, folic acid, aspirin, morphine sulfate, Pulmicort, Risperdal, Colace, clonazepam, Lotrisone, Roxanol, Ambien, Zolpidem tartrate, simethicone, Robitussin, and prednisone.,ALLERGIES: , Nitroglycerin.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , The patient has a 25-year-smoking history, which I believe is quite heavy and he has a significant alcohol use in the past.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: ,VITAL SIGNS: Age 64, blood pressure is 110/78, pulse 96, and temperature is 98.6.,GENERAL: The patient was examined in his wheelchair, resting comfortably, in no acute distress.,HEAD: Normocephalic. No masses or lesions noted.,FACE: No facial tenderness or asymmetry noted.,EYES: Pupils are equal, round and reactive to light and accommodation bilaterally. Extraocular movements are intact bilaterally.,EARS: The tympanic membranes are intact bilaterally with a good light reflex. The external auditory canals are clear with no lesions or masses noted. Weber and Rinne tests are within normal limits.,NOSE: The nasal cavities are patent bilaterally. The nasal septum is midline. There are no nasal discharges. No masses or lesions noted.,THROAT: The oral mucosa appears healthy. Dental hygiene is maintained well. No oropharyngeal masses or lesions noted. No postnasal drip noted.,NECK: The patient has a stable-appearing tracheostomy tube site and the stoma appears to be without signs of infection. The previous incision was vertical in nature and there is no hypertrophic scar formation. No adenopathy noted. No stridor noted.,NEUROLOGIC: Cranial nerve VII intact bilaterally. No signs of tremor.,LUNGS: Diminished breath sounds in all four quadrants. No wheezes noted.,HEART: Regular rate and rhythm.,PROCEDURE: , Limited bronchoscopy and then fiberoptic laryngoscopy.,IMPRESSION: ,1. End-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with a history of respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilatory support with tracheostomy tube placement.,2. Difficulty tolerating tracheostomy tubes secondary to swallow discomfort and neck irritation with no further need for tracheostomy tube over the past few months with the patient tolerating capped tracheostomy tube 24 hours a day.,3. History of coronary artery disease.,4. History of myocardial infarction.,5. History of cirrhosis of liver.,RECOMMENDATIONS: , I discussed with the patient in detail after fiberoptic laryngoscopy and limited bronchoscopy was performed in the office whether or not to pull out the tracheostomy tube. His vocal cords moved well, and I do not see any signs of granuloma or airway obstruction either in the supraglottic or subglottic region, and I felt he would tolerate the tube being removed with close monitoring by nursing at his extended care facility. I did impress the fact that I believe he probably will have other events requiring airway support, which could include intubation, and if the intubation is prolonged a tracheostomy may be needed. Creation of a long-term tracheostoma may be beneficial whereas the patient would not need such a long tracheostomy tube, and I informed the patient there are other options other than the tube he has at the present time. The patient still wished to have the tube removed and he is aware he may need to have it replaced or he may have trouble with the area healing or scarring or he could end up having an emergent airway situation with the tube gone, but wishes to have it removed, and I did remove it today. Dressing was applied and we will see him back next week to make sure everything is healing properly.
Consult - History and Phy.
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
VITAL SIGNS: , Blood pressure *, pulse *, respirations *, temperature *.,GENERAL APPEARANCE:, Alert and in no apparent distress, calm, cooperative, and communicative.,HEENT: , Eyes: EOMI. PERRLA. Sclerae nonicteric. No lesions of lids, lashes, brows, or conjunctivae noted. Funduscopic examination unremarkable. Ears: Normal set, shape, TMs, canals and hearing. Nose and Sinuses: Negative. Mouth, Tongue, Teeth, and Throat: Negative except for dental work.,NECK: , Supple and pain free without bruit, JVD, adenopathy or thyroid abnormality.,CHEST:, Lungs are bilaterally clear to auscultation and percussion.,HEART: , S1 and S2. Regular rate and rhythm without murmur, heave, click, lift, thrill, rub, or gallop. PMI nondisplaced. Chest wall unremarkable to inspection and palpation. No axillary or supraclavicular adenopathy detected.,BREASTS:, In the seated and supine position unremarkable.,ABDOMEN: , No hepatosplenomegaly, mass, tenderness, rebound, rigidity, or guarding. No widening of the aortic impulse and no intraabdominal bruit auscultated.,EXTERNAL GENITALIA: , Normal for age.,RECTAL: , Negative to 7 cm by gloved digital palpation with Hemoccult-negative stool.,EXTREMITIES: , Good distal pulse and perfusion without evidence of edema, cyanosis, clubbing, or deep venous thrombosis. Nails of the hands and feet, and creases of the palms and soles are unremarkable. Good active and passive range of motion of all major joints.,BACK:, Normal to inspection and percussion. Negative for spinous process tenderness or CVA tenderness. Negative straight-leg raising, Kernig, and Brudzinski signs.,NEUROLOGIC:, Nonfocal for cranial and peripheral nervous systems, strength, sensation, and cerebellar function. Affect is normal. Speech is clear and fluent. Thought process is lucid and rational. Gait and station are unremarkable.,SKIN: , Unremarkable for any premalignant or malignant condition with normal changes for age.
Office Notes
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
INDICATIONS FOR PROCEDURE:, The patient has presented with atypical type right arm discomfort and neck discomfort. She had noninvasive vascular imaging demonstrating suspected right subclavian stenosis. Of note, there was bidirectional flow in the right vertebral artery, as well as 250 cm per second velocities in the right subclavian. Duplex ultrasound showed at least a 50% stenosis.,APPROACH:, Right common femoral artery.,ANESTHESIA:, IV sedation with cardiac catheterization protocol. Local infiltration with 1% Xylocaine.,COMPLICATIONS:, None.,ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS:, Less than 10 ml.,ESTIMATED CONTRAST:, Less than 250 ml.,PROCEDURE PERFORMED:, Right brachiocephalic angiography, right subclavian angiography, selective catheterization of the right subclavian, selective aortic arch angiogram, right iliofemoral angiogram, 6 French Angio-Seal placement.,DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE:, The patient was brought to the cardiac catheterization lab in the usual fasting state. She was laid supine on the cardiac catheterization table, and the right groin was prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion. 1% Xylocaine was infiltrated into the right femoral vessels. Next, a #6 French sheath was introduced into the right femoral artery via the modified Seldinger technique.,AORTIC ARCH ANGIOGRAM:, Next, a pigtail catheter was advanced to the aortic arch. Aortic arch angiogram was then performed with injection of 45 ml of contrast, rate of 20 ml per second, maximum pressure 750 PSI in the 4 degree LAO view.,SELECTIVE SUBCLAVIAN ANGIOGRAPHY:, Next, the right subclavian was selectively cannulated. It was injected in the standard AP, as well as the RAO view. Next pull back pressures were measured across the right subclavian stenosis. No significant gradient was measured.,ANGIOGRAPHIC DETAILS:, The right brachiocephalic artery was patent. The proximal portion of the right carotid was patent. The proximal portion of the right subclavian prior to the origin of the vertebral and the internal mammary showed 50% stenosis.,IMPRESSION:,1. Moderate grade stenosis in the right subclavian artery.,2. Patent proximal edge of the right carotid.
Cardiovascular / Pulmonary
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
CHIEF COMPLAINT:, Left wrist pain.,HISTORY OF PRESENT PROBLEM:,
Chiropractic
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
REASON FOR EXAM: ,Left arm and hand numbness.,TECHNIQUE: , Noncontrast axial CT images of the head were obtained with 5 mm slice thickness.,FINDINGS: ,There is an approximately 5-mm shift of the midline towards the right side. Significant low attenuation is seen throughout the white matter of the right frontal, parietal, and temporal lobes. There is loss of the cortical sulci on the right side. These findings are compatible with edema. Within the right parietal lobe, a 1.8 cm, rounded, hyperintense mass is seen.,No hydrocephalus is evident.,The calvarium is intact. The visualized paranasal sinuses are clear.,IMPRESSION: ,A 5 mm midline shift to the left side secondary to severe edema of the white matter of the right frontal, parietal, and temporal lobes. A 1.8 cm high attenuation mass in the right parietal lobe is concerning for hemorrhage given its high density. A postcontrast MRI is required for further characterization of this mass. Gradient echo imaging should be obtained.
Radiology
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PROCEDURE: , Radiofrequency thermocoagulation of bilateral lumbar sympathetic chain.,ANESTHESIA: , Local sedation.,VITAL SIGNS: , See nurse's notes.,COMPLICATIONS: , None.,DETAILS OF PROCEDURE: ,INT was placed. The patient was in the operating room in the prone position with the back prepped and draped in a sterile fashion. The patient was given sedation and monitored. Lidocaine 1.5% for skin wheal was made 10 cm from the midline to the bilateral L2 distal vertebral body. A 20-gauge, 15 cm SMK needle was then directed using AP and fluoroscopic guidance so that the tip of the needle was noted to be along the distal one-third and anterior border on the lateral view and on the AP view the tip of the needle was inside the lateral third of the border of the vertebral body. At this time a negative motor stimulation was obtained. Injection of 10 cc of 0.5% Marcaine plus 10 mg of Depo-Medrol was performed. Coagulation was then carried out for 90oC for 90 seconds. At the conclusion of this, the needle under fluoroscopic guidance was withdrawn approximately 5 mm where again a negative motor stimulation was obtained and the sequence of injection and coagulation was repeated. This was repeated one more time with a 5 mm withdrawal and coagulation.,At that time, attention was directed to the L3 body where the needle was placed to the upper one-third/distal two-thirds junction and the sequence of injection, coagulation, and negative motor stimulation with needle withdrawal one time of a 5 mm distance was repeated. There were no compilations from this. The patient was discharged to operating room recovery in stable condition.
Pain Management
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES: , Acute subdural hematoma, right, with herniation syndrome.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES: , Acute subdural hematoma, right, with herniation syndrome.,OPERATION PERFORMED: ,Right frontotemporoparietal craniotomy, evacuation of acute subdural hematoma.,ANESTHESIA: , General endotracheal.,PREPARATION: , Povidone.,INDICATION:, This is an 83-year-old male with herniation syndrome with large subdural hematoma 100%. This procedure is being done as an emergency procedure in an attempt to save his life and maximize the potential for recovery.,DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE: ,The patient was brought to the operating room intubated. The patient previously was given fresh frozen plasma plus recombinant activated factor VII. The patient had a roll placed on his right shoulder, head was maintained three point fixation with a Mayfield headholder. The right side of the head was shaved, thoroughly prepped and draped, a large ? scalp incision was marked, infiltrated with local and incised with a scalpel, Raney clips were applied to the scalp margins, hemostasis, temporalis muscle and fascia, pericranium opened and aligned with incision, flap was reflected anteriorly. Burr holes are placed low in the temporal bone at the keyhole posteriorly and then superiorly with a perforator, then using Midas Rex drill with a B1 foot plate a free flap was turned. The dura was opened in a cruciate fashion, acute subdural hematoma was evacuated. There was a small arterial bleeder in the anterior parietal region, which was controlled with bipolar electrocautery. Using suction and biopsy forceps, acute clot was resected from the frontotemporoparietal and occipital poles, subdural space was irrigated, no further bleeders were encountered. Dura was closed with 4-0 Nurolon. A subdural Camino ICP catheter was placed in the subdural space. Bone flaps secured in place with neuro clips with 5 mm screws, central pack up suture was placed, dural tack up sutures were placed using 4-0 Nurolon prior to placement of the bone flap. The wound was irrigated with saline, temporalis muscle and fascia closed with 2-0 Vicryl, subgaleal Hemovac was placed, galea was closed with 2-0 Vicryl, and scalp with staples. ICP monitor and the Hemovac were sutured in place with 2-0 Vicryl. The patient was taken out of the head holder, a sterile dressing placed. The head was wrapped. The patient was taken directly to ICU, still intubated in guarded condition. Brain was nicely soft and pulsatile. At the termination of the procedure, no significant contusion of the brain was identified. Final sponge and needle counts are correct. Estimated blood loss 400 cc.
Surgery
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: ,This is a 55-year-old female with a history of stroke, who presents today for followup of frequency and urgency with urge incontinence. This has been progressively worsening, and previously on VESIcare with no improvement. She continues to take Enablex 50 mg and has not noted any improvement of her symptoms. The nursing home did not do a voiding diary. She is accompanied by her power of attorney. No dysuria, gross hematuria, fever or chills. No bowel issues and does use several Depends a day.,Recent urodynamics in April 2008, here in the office, revealed significant detrusor instability with involuntary urinary incontinence and low bladder volumes, and cystoscopy was unremarkable.,IMPRESSION: ,Persistent frequency and urgency, in a patient with a history of neurogenic bladder and history of stroke. This has not improved on VESIcare as well as Enablex. Options are discussed.,We discussed other options of pelvic floor rehabilitation, InterStim by Dr. X, as well as more invasive procedure. The patient and the power of attorney would like him to proceed with meeting Dr. X to discuss InterStim, which was briefly reviewed here today and brochure for this is provided today. Prior to discussion, the nursing home will do an extensive voiding diary for one week, while she is on Enablex, and if this reveals no improvement, the patient will be started on Ventura twice daily and prescription is provided. They will see Dr. X with a prior voiding diary, which is again discussed. All questions answered.,PLAN:, As above, the patient will be scheduled to meet with Dr. X to discuss option of InterStim, and will be accompanied by her power of attorney. In the meantime, Sanctura prescription is provided, and voiding diaries are provided. All questions answered.
Urology
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
REASON FOR CT SCAN: , The patient is a 79-year-old man with adult hydrocephalus who was found to have large bilateral effusions on a CT scan performed on January 16, 2008. I changed the shunt setting from 1.5 to 2.0 on February 12, 2008 and his family obtained this repeat CT scan to determine whether his subdural effusions were improving.,CT scan from 03/11/2008 demonstrates frontal horn span at the level of foramen of Munro of 2.6 cm. The 3rd ventricular contour which is flat with a 3rd ventricular span of 10 mm. There is a single shunt, which enters on the right occipital side and ends in the left lateral ventricle. He has symmetric bilateral subdurals that are less than 1 cm in breadth each, which is a reduction from the report from January 16, 2008, which states that he had a subdural hygroma, maximum size 1.3 cm on the right and 1.1 cm on the left.,ASSESSMENT: , The patient's subdural effusions are still noticeable, but they are improving at the setting of 2.0.,PLAN: , I would like to see the patient with a new head CT in about three months, at which time we can decide whether 2.0 is the appropriate setting for him to remain at or whether we can consider changing the shunt setting.
Radiology
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
S - ,An 83-year-old diabetic female presents today stating that she would like diabetic foot care.,O - ,On examination, the lateral aspect of her left great toenail is deeply ingrown. Her toenails are thick and opaque. Vibratory sensation appears to be intact. Dorsal pedal pulses are 1/4. There is no hair growth seen on her toes, feet or lower legs. Her feet are warm to the touch. All of her toenails are hypertrophic, opaque, elongated and discolored.,A - ,1. Onychocryptosis.,
Podiatry
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:,1. Chronic pelvic pain.,2. Dysmenorrhea.,3. Dyspareunia.,4. Endometriosis.,5. Enlarged uterus.,6. Menorrhagia.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:,1. Chronic pelvic pain.,2. Dysmenorrhea.,3. Dyspareunia.,4. Endometriosis.,5. Enlarged uterus.,6. Menorrhagia.,PROCEDURE: , Total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.,ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS: , Less than 100 mL.,DRAINS: , Foley.,ANESTHESIA:, General.,This 28-year-old white female who presented to undergo TAH-BSO secondary to chronic pelvic pain and a diagnosis of endometriosis.,At the time of the procedure, once entering into the abdominal cavity, there was no gross evidence of abnormalities of the uterus, ovaries or fallopian tube. All endometriosis had been identified laparoscopically from a previous surgery. At the time of the surgery, all the tissue was quite thick and difficult to cut as well around the bladder flap and the uterus itself.,DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE: , The patient was taken to the operating room and placed in supine position, at which time general form of anesthesia was administered by the anesthesia department. The patient was then prepped and draped in the usual fashion for a low transverse incision. Approximately two fingerbreadths above the pubic symphysis, a first knife was used to make a low transverse incision. This was extended down to the level of the fascia. The fascia was nicked in the center and extended in a transverse fashion. The edges of the fascia were grasped with Kocher. Both blunt and sharp dissection both caudally and cephalic was then completed consistent with Pfannenstiel technique. The abdominal rectus muscle was divided in the midline and extended in a vertical fashion. Perineum was entered at the high point and extended in a vertical fashion as well. An O'Connor-O'Sullivan retractor was put in place on either side. A bladder blade was put in place as well. Uterus was grasped with a double-tooth tenaculum and large and small colon were packed away cephalically and held in place with free wet lap packs and a superior blade. The bladder flap was released with Metzenbaum scissors and then dissected away caudally. EndoGIA were placed down both sides of the uterus in two bites on each side with the staples reinforced with a medium Endoclip. Two Heaney were placed on either side of the uterus at the level of cardinal ligaments. These were sharply incised and both pedicles were tied off with 1 Vicryl suture. Two _____ were placed from either side of the uterus at the level just inferior to the cervix across the superior part of the vaginal vault. A long sharp knife was used to transect the uterus at the level of Merz forceps and the uterus and cervix were removed intact. From there, the corners of the vaginal cuff were reinforced with figure-of-eight stitches. Betadine soaked sponge was placed in the vaginal vault and a continuous locking stitch of 0 Vicryl was used to re-approximate the edges with a second layer used to reinforce the first. Bladder flap was created with the use of 3-0 Vicryl and Gelfoam was placed underneath. The EndoGIA was used to transect both the fallopian tube and ovaries at the infundibulopelvic ligament and each one was reinforced with medium clips. The entire area was then re-peritonized and copious amounts of saline were used to irrigate the pelvic cavity. Once this was completed, Gelfoam was placed into the cul-de-sac and the O'Connor-O'Sullivan retractor was removed as well as all the wet lap pack. Edges of the peritoneum were grasped in 3 quadrants with hemostat and a continuous locking stitch of 2-0 Vicryl was used to re-approximate the peritoneum as well as abdominal rectus muscle. The edges of the fascia were grasped at both corners and a continuous locking stitch of 1 Vicryl was used to re-approximate the fascia with overlapping in the center. The subcutaneous tissue was irrigated. Cautery was used to create adequate hemostasis and 3-0 Vicryl was used to re-approximate the tissue and the skin edges were re-approximated with sterile staples. Sterile dressing was applied and Betadine soaked sponge was removed from the vaginal vault and the vaginal vault was wiped clean of any remaining blood. The patient was taken to recovery room in stable condition. Instrument count, needle count, and sponge counts were all correct.
Surgery
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
CHIEF COMPLAINT: ,Penile cellulitis status post circumcision.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , The patient is a 16-month-old boy, who had a circumcision performed approximately 4 days before he developed penile swelling and fever and discharge. The child initially had a newborn circumcision at about 1 week of life and then developed a concealed or buried penis with extra skin and tightness of the skin. He underwent a second circumcision with a general anesthetic approximately 8 to 9 days ago. The mother states that on Thursday, he developed fairly significant swelling, scrotum was also swollen, the suprapubic region was swollen, and he was having a purulent discharge and a fairly significant fever to 102 to 103. He was seen at Hospital, transferred to Children's Hospital for further care. Since being hospitalized, his cultures apparently have grown Staph but is unknown yet whether it is methicillin-resistant. He has been placed on clindamycin, and he is now currently afebrile and with marked improvement according to the mother. I was requested a consultation by Dr. X because of the appearance of penis. The patient has been voiding without difficulty throughout.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: , The patient has no known allergies. He was a term delivery via vaginal delivery. Surgeries; he has had 2 circumcisions. No other hospitalizations. He has had no heart murmurs, seizures, asthma, or bronchitis.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , A 14-point review of systems was negative with the exception of the penile and scrotal cellulitis and the surgeries as mentioned. He also had an ear infection about 1 to 2 weeks before his circumcision.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , The patient lives with both parents and no siblings. There are smokers at home.,MEDICATIONS: , Clindamycin and bacitracin ointment. Also Bactrim.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,VITAL SIGNS: Weight is 14.9 kg.,GENERAL: The patient was sleepy but easily arousable.,HEAD AND NECK: Grossly normal. His neck and chest are without masses.,NARES: He had some crusted nares; otherwise, no other discharge.,LUNGS: Clear.,CARDIAC: Without murmurs or gallops.,ABDOMEN: Soft without masses or tenderness.,GU: He has a fairly prominent suprapubic fat pad, and he is quite a large child in any event; however, there were no signs of erythema. There was some induration around the penis; however, there were no signs of active infection. He has a buried appearance of the penis after recent circumcision with a normal appearing glans. The tissue itself, however, was quite dull and is soft or readily retractable at this time. The scrotum was normal, and there was no erythema, there was no tenderness. Both testes were descended without hydroceles.,EXTREMITIES: He has full range of motion of all 4 extremities.,SKIN: Warm, pink, and dry.,NEUROLOGIC: Grossly intact.,BACK: Normal.,IMPRESSION/PLAN: , The patient had a recent circumcision with a fairly prominent suprapubic fat pad but also has a penile and suprapubic cellulitis. This is being treated, but it is most likely Staph and pending sensitivities. I talked to the mother and told her that at this point the swelling that is present is a mixture of the resolving cellulitis from a suprapubic fat pad. I recommended that he be treated most likely with Bactrim for a 10-day course at home, bacitracin, or some antibiotics ointment to the penis with each diaper change for the next 2 to 3 weeks with sitz bath once or twice a day. I told the mother that initially the tissues are going to be quite dull because of the infection and the recent surgery, but she ultimately will have to gently retract the skin to keep it from adhering again because of the prominent suprapubic fat pad, which makes it more likely. Otherwise, it is a fairly healthy-appearing tissue at the present time and she knows the reasons that he cannot be discharged once the hospitalist service believes that it is appropriate to do so. He has a scheduled followup appointment with his urologist and he should keep that appointment or followup sooner if there is any other problem arising.
Consult - History and Phy.
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Acute appendicitis.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Acute appendicitis.,PROCEDURE: , Laparoscopic appendectomy.,ANESTHESIA: , General endotracheal.,INDICATIONS: , Patient is a pleasant 31-year-old gentleman who presented to the hospital with acute onset of right lower quadrant pain. History as well as signs and symptoms are consistent with acute appendicitis as was his CAT scan. I evaluated the patient in the emergency room and recommended that he undergo the above-named procedure. The procedure, purpose, risks, expected benefits, potential complications, alternative forms of therapy were discussed with him and he was agreeable with surgery.,FINDINGS: , Patient was found to have acute appendicitis with an inflamed appendix, which was edematous, but essentially no suppuration.,TECHNIQUE: ,The patient was identified and then taken into the operating room, where after induction of general endotracheal anesthesia, the abdomen was prepped with Betadine solution and draped in sterile fashion. An infraumbilical incision was made and carried down by blunt dissection to the level of the fascia, which was grasped with an Allis clamp and two stay sutures of 2-0 Vicryl were placed on either side of the midline. The fascia was tented and incised and the peritoneum entered by blunt finger dissection. A Hasson cannula was placed and a pneumoperitoneum to 15 mmHg pressure was obtained. Patient was placed in the Trendelenburg position, rotated to his left, whereupon under direct vision, the 12-mm midline as well as 5-mm midclavicular and anterior axillary ports were placed. The appendix was easily visualized, grasped with a Babcock's. A window was created in the mesoappendix between the appendix and the cecum and the Endo GIA was introduced and the appendix was amputated from the base of the cecum. The mesoappendix was divided using the Endo GIA with vascular staples. The appendix was placed within an Endo bag and delivered from the abdominal cavity. The intra-abdominal cavity was irrigated. Hemostasis was assured within the mesentery and at the base of the cecum. All ports were removed under direct vision and then wounds were irrigated with saline antibiotic solution. The infraumbilical defect was closed with a figure-of-eight 0 Vicryl suture. The remaining wounds were irrigated and then everything was closed subcuticular with 4-0 Vicryl suture and Steri-Strips. Patient tolerated the procedure well, dressings were applied, and he was taken to recovery room in stable condition.
Surgery
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
REASON FOR VISIT: ,New patient visit for right hand pain.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: ,The patient is a 28-year-old right-hand dominant gentleman, who punched the wall 3 days prior to presentation. He complained of ulnar-sided right hand pain and was seen in the emergency room. Reportedly, he had some joints in his hand pushed back and placed by somebody in emergency room. Today, he admits that his pain is much better. Currently, since that time he has been in the splint with minimal pain. He has had no numbness, tingling or other concerning symptoms.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:, Negative.,SOCIAL HISTORY: ,The patient is a nonsmoker and does not use illegal drugs. Occasionally drinks.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , A 12-point review of systems is negative.,MEDICATIONS:, None.,ALLERGIES: , No known drug allergies.,FINDINGS: , On physical exam, he has swelling and tenderness over the ulnar dorsum of his hand. He has a normal cascade. He has 70 degrees of MCP flexion and full IP flexion and extension. He has 3 to 5 strength in his grip and intrinsics. He has intact sensation to light touch in the radial, ulnar, and median nerve distribution. Two plus radial pulse.,X-rays taken from today were reviewed, include three views of the right hand. They show possible small fractures of the base of the fourth and third metacarpals. Joint appears to be located. A 45-degree oblique view was obtained and confirmed adduction of the CMC joints of the fourth and fifth metacarpals. His injury films from 09/15/07 were reviewed and demonstrated what appears to be CMC dislocations of the third and fourth metacarpals.,ASSESSMENT: , Status post right third and fourth metacarpal carpometacarpal dislocations.,PLANS: , The patient was placed into a short-arm cast and intrinsic plus. I would like him to wear this for 2 weeks and then follow up with us. At that time, we will transition him to an OT splint and begin range of motion activities of the fingers and wrist. We should see him back in 2 weeks' time at which time he should obtain three views of the right hand and a 45-degree oblique view out of cast.
Consult - History and Phy.
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:, Dental caries.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Dental caries.,PROCEDURE: , Dental restorations and extractions.,CLINICAL HISTORY: , This 23-year-old male is a client of the ABC Center because of his disability, the nature of which is unclear to me at this time; however, he reportedly has several issues that qualify him as disabled. He has had multiple severe carious lesions that warrant multiple extractions at this time. It is also unclear to me as to how his prior or existing restorations were accomplished. In any case, he has been cleared for the procedure today. He has his history and physical in the chart.,PROCEDURE: , The patient was brought to the operating room at 11 o'clock and placed in the supine position. Dr. X administered the general anesthetic, after which a throat pack was placed. Available full mouth x-rays were reviewed. These x-rays were taken at another location. Teeth 2, 4, 10, 12, 13, 15, 18, 20, 27, and 31 were all in varying degrees of severe decay from complete destruction of the crowns to pulp exposures with periapical radiolucencies. All of these aforementioned teeth were extracted using combinations of forceps and elevators. Hemostasis in all of these sites was accomplished with direct pressure using gauze packs. ,Tooth 5 had caries in the distal surface extending to the occlusal as well as another carious lesion in the buccal. These carious lesions and his tooth were excavated, and the tooth was restored with amalgam involving these surfaces. ,Tooth 6 had caries on the facial surface, which was excavated, and the tooth was restored with composite. ,Tooth 7 had caries involving the distal surface. ,Tooth 8 likewise had caries involving the distal surface, and both of these distal lesions extended into incisal area. These carious lesions were excavated, and both of these teeth were restored with composite. ,Tooth 9 had caries in a mesial surface and a buccal surface, which was excavated, and this tooth was restored with composite. ,Tooth 28 caries in the mesial surface extending to the occlusal, which was excavated, and the tooth was restored with amalgam, and tooth 30 had carries in the buccal surface, which was excavated, and the tooth was restored with amalgam. ,A prophylaxis was done, primarily using a rotating rubber cup and some minor scaling, and the mouth was irrigated and suctioned thoroughly. The throat pack was removed, and the patient was awakened and brought to the recovery room in good condition at 1330 hours. There was negligible blood loss.
Dentistry
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
EXAM: , Transesophageal echocardiogram and direct current cardioversion.,REASON FOR EXAM: ,1. Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate.,2. Shortness of breath.,PROCEDURE: , After informed consent was obtained, the patient was then sedated using a total of 4 mg of Versed and 50 mcg of fentanyl. Following this, transesophageal probe was placed in the esophagus. Transesophageal views of the heart were then obtained.,FINDINGS:,1. Left ventricle is of normal size. Overall LV systolic function is preserved. Estimated ejection fraction is 60% to 65%. No wall motion abnormalities are noted.,2. Left atrium is dilated.,3. Left atrial appendage is free of clots.,4. Right atrium is of normal size.,5. Right ventricle is of normal size.,6. Mitral valve shows evidence of mild MAC.,7. Aortic valve is sclerotic without significant restriction of leaflet motion.,8. Tricuspid valve appears normal.,9. Pulmonic valve appears normal.,10. Pacer wires are noted in the right atrium and in the right ventricle.,11. Doppler interrogation of moderate mitral regurgitation is present.,12. Mild-to-moderate AI is seen.,13. No significant TR is noted.,14. No significant TI is noted.,15. No pericardial disease seen.,IMPRESSION:,1. Preserved left ventricular systolic function.,2. Dilated left atrium.,3. Moderate mitral regurgitation.,4. Aortic valve sclerosis with mild-to-moderate aortic insufficiency.,5. Left atrial appendage is free of clots.,Following these, direct current cardioversion was performed. Three biphasic shock waves of 150 and two of 200 joules were then applied to the patient's chest in anteroposterior direction without success in conversion to sinus rhythm. The patient remained in atrial fibrillation.,PLAN: , Plan will be to continue medical therapy. We will consider using beta-blocker, calcium channel blockers for better ventricular rate control.
Radiology
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PRELIMINARY DIAGNOSES:,1. Contusion of the frontal lobe of the brain.,2. Closed head injury and history of fall.,3. Headache, probably secondary to contusion.,FINAL DIAGNOSES:,1. Contusion of the orbital surface of the frontal lobes bilaterally.,2. Closed head injury.,3. History of fall.,COURSE IN THE HOSPITAL: , This is a 29-year-old male, who fell at home. He was seen in the emergency room due to headache. CT of the brain revealed contusion of the frontal lobe near the falx. The patient did not have any focal signs. He was admitted to ABCD. Neurology consultation was obtained. Neuro checks were done. The patient continued to remain stable, although he had some frontal headache. He underwent an MRI to rule out extension of the contusion or the possibility of a bleed and the MRI of the brain without contrast revealed findings consistent with contusion of the orbital surface of the frontal lobes bilaterally near the interhemispheric fissure. The patient remained clinically stable and his headache resolved. He was discharged home on 11/6/2008.,PLAN: , Discharge the patient to home.,ACTIVITY: ,As tolerated.,The patient has been advised to call if the headache is recurrent and Tylenol 650 mg 1 p.o. q.6 h. p.r.n. headache. The patient has been advised to follow up with me as well as the neurologist in about 1 week.
Neurology
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
ADMITTING DIAGNOSES:,1. Bradycardia.,2. Dizziness.,3. Diabetes.,4. Hypertension.,5. Abdominal pain.,DISCHARGE DIAGNOSIS:, Sick sinus syndrome. The rest of her past medical history remained the same.,PROCEDURES DONE: , Permanent pacemaker placement after temporary internal pacemaker.,HOSPITAL COURSE: , The patient was admitted to the intensive care unit. Dr. X was consulted. A temporary intracardiac pacemaker was placed. Consultation was requested to Dr. Y. He considered the need to have a permanent pacemaker after reviewing electrocardiograms and telemetry readings. The patient remained in sinus rhythm with severe bradycardias, but all of them one to one transmission. This was considered to be a sick sinus syndrome. Permanent pacemaker was placed on 09/05/2007 with right atrium appendage and right ventricular apex electrode placement. This is a Medtronic pacemaker. After this, the patient remained with pain in the left side of the chest in the upper area as expected, but well controlled. Right femoral artery catheter was removed. The patient remained with good pulses in the right lower extremity with no hematoma. Other problem was the patient's blood pressure, which on 09/05/2007 was found at 180/90. Medication was adjusted to benazepril 20 mg a day. Norvasc 5 mg was added as well. Her blood pressure has remained better, being today 144/74 and 129/76.,FINAL DIAGNOSES: ,Sick sinus syndrome. The rest of her past medical history remained without change, which are:,1. Diabetes mellitus.,2. History of peptic ulcer disease.,3. Hypertension.,4. Insomnia.,5. Osteoarthritis.,PLAN: , The patient is discharged home to continue her previous home medications, which are:,1. Actos 45 mg a day.,2. Bisacodyl 10 mg p.o. daily p.r.n. constipation.,3. Cosopt eye drops, 1 drop in each eye 2 times a day.,4. Famotidine 20 mg 1 tablet p.o. b.i.d.,5. Lotemax 0.5% eye drops, 1 drop in each eye 4 times a day.,6. Lotensin (benazepril) increased to 20 mg a day.,7. Triazolam 0.125 mg p.o. at bedtime.,8. Milk of Magnesia suspension 30 mL daily for constipation.,9. Tylenol No. 3, one to two tablets every 6 hours p.r.n. pain.,10. Promethazine 25 mg IM every 6 hours p.r.n. nausea or vomiting.,11. Tylenol 325 mg tablets every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain.,12. The patient will finish cefazolin 1 g IV every 6 hours, total 5 dosages after pacemaker placement.,DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS: , Follow up in the office in 10 days for staple removal. Resume home activities as tolerated with no starch, sugar-free diet.
Discharge Summary
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
CHIEF COMPLAINT:, "I took Ecstasy.",HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , This is a 17-year-old female who went out partying last night and drank two mixed drinks last night and then over the course of the evening after midnight, the patient ended up taking a total of six Ecstasy tablets. The patient upon returning to home was energetic and agitated and shaking and had one episode of nonbloody, nonbilious emesis. Mother called the EMS service when the patient vomited. On arrival here, the patient states that she no longer has any nausea and that she feels just fine. The patient states she feels wired but has no other problems or complaints. The patient denies any pain. The patient does not have any auditory of visual hallucinations. The patient denies any depression or suicidal ideation. The patient states that the alcohol and the Ecstasy was done purely as a recreational thing and not as an attempt to harm herself. The patient denies any homicidal ideation. The patient denies any recent illness or recent injuries. The mother states that the daughter appears to be back to her usual self now.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , CONSTITUTIONAL: No recent illness. No fever or chills. HEENT: No headache. No neck pain. No vision change or hearing change. No eye or ear pain. No rhinorrhea. No sore throat. CARDIOVASCULAR: No chest pain. No palpitations or racing heart. RESPIRATIONS: No shortness of breath. No cough. GASTROINTESTINAL: One episode of nonbloody, nonbilious emesis this morning without any nausea since then. The patient denies any abdominal pain. No change in bowel movements. GENITOURINARY: No dysuria. MUSCULOSKELETAL: No back pain. No muscle or joint aches. SKIN: No rashes or lesions. NEUROLOGIC: No dizziness, syncope, or near syncope. PSYCHIATRIC: The patient denies any depression, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, auditory hallucinations or visual hallucinations. ENDOCRINE: No heat or cold intolerance.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:, None.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: , Appendectomy when she was 9 years old.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS: , Birth control pills.,ALLERGIES: , NO KNOWN DRUG ALLERGIES.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , The patient denies smoking cigarettes. The patient does drink alcohol and also uses illicit drugs.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: , VITAL SIGNS: Temperature is 98.8 oral, blood pressure 140/86, pulse is 79, respirations 16, oxygen saturation 100% on room air and is interpreted as normal. CONSTITUTIONAL: The patient is well nourished, and well developed, appears to be healthy. The patient is calm and comfortable, in no acute distress and looks well. The patient is pleasant and cooperative. HEENT: Head is atraumatic, normocephalic, and nontender. Eyes are normal with clear cornea and conjunctiva bilaterally. The patient does have dilated pupils of approximately 8 mm each and are equally round and reactive to light bilaterally. No evidence of light sensitivity or photophobia. Extraocular motions are intact bilaterally. Nose is normal without rhinorrhea or audible congestion. Ears are normal without any sign of infection. Mouth and oropharynx are normal without any signs of infection. Mucous membranes are moist. NECK: Supple and nontender. Full range of motion. There is no JVD. CARDIOVASCULAR: Heart is regular rate and rhythm without murmur, rub or gallop. Peripheral pulses are +3 and bounding. RESPIRATIONS: Clear to auscultation bilaterally. No shortness of breath. No wheezes, rales or rhonchi. Good air movement bilaterally. GASTROINTESTINAL: Abdomen is soft, nontender, normal and benign. MUSCULOSKELETAL: No abnormalities noted in back, arms, or legs. The patient is normal use of her extremities. SKIN: No rashes or lesions. NEUROLOGIC: Cranial nerves II through XII are intact. Motor and sensory are intact in all extremities. The patient has normal speech and normal ambulation. PSYCHIATRIC: The patient is alert and oriented x4. The patient does not have any smell of alcohol and does not exhibit any clinical intoxication. The patient is quite pleasant, fully cooperative. HEMATOLOGIC/LYMPHATIC: NO lymphadenitis is noted. No bruising is noted.,DIAGNOSES:,1. ECSTASY INGESTION.,2. ALCOHOL INGESTION.,3. VOMITING SECONDARY TO STIMULANT ABUSE.,CONDITION UPON DISPOSITION: , Stable disposition to home with her mother.,PLAN:, I will have the patient followup with her physician at the ABC Clinic in two days for reevaluation. The patient was advised to stop drinking alcohol, and taking Ecstasy as this is not only in the interest of her health, but was also illegal. The patient is asked to return to the emergency room should she have any worsening of her condition, develop any other problems or symptoms of concern.
Consult - History and Phy.
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PROCEDURE:, Subcutaneous ulnar nerve transposition.,PROCEDURE IN DETAIL: , After administering appropriate antibiotics and MAC anesthesia, the upper extremity was prepped and draped in the usual standard fashion. The arm was exsanguinated with Esmarch, and the tourniquet inflated to 250 mmHg.,A curvilinear incision was made over the medial elbow, starting proximally at the medial intermuscular septum, curving posterior to the medial epicondyle, then curving anteriorly along the path of the ulnar nerve. Dissection was carried down to the ulnar nerve. Branches of the medial antebrachial and the medial brachial cutaneous nerves were identified and protected.,Osborne's fascia was released, an ulnar neurolysis performed, and the ulnar nerve was mobilized. Six cm of the medial intermuscular septum was excised, and the deep periosteal origin of the flexor carpi ulnaris was released to avoid kinking of the nerve as it was moved anteriorly.,The subcutaneous plane just superficial to the flexor-pronator mass was developed. Meticulous hemostasis was maintained with bipolar electrocautery. The nerve was transposed anteriorly, superficial to the flexor-pronator mass. Motor branches were dissected proximally and distally to avoid tethering or kinking the ulnar nerve.,A semicircular medially based flap of flexor-pronator fascia was raised and sutured to the subcutaneous tissue in such a way as to prevent the nerve from relocating. The subcutaneous tissue and skin were closed with simple interrupted sutures. Marcaine with epinephrine was injected into the wound. The elbow was dressed and splinted. The patient was awakened and sent to the recovery room in good condition, having tolerated the procedure well.
Neurosurgery
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:,1. Trimalleolar ankle fracture.,2. Dislocation right ankle.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:,1. Trimalleolar ankle fracture.,2. Dislocation right ankle.,PROCEDURE PERFORMED: , Closed open reduction and internal fixation of right ankle.,ANESTHESIA: ,Spinal with sedation.,COMPLICATIONS: ,None.,ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS: ,Minimal.,TOTAL TOURNIQUET TIME: ,75 minutes at 325 mmHg.,COMPONENTS: , Synthes small fragment set was used including a 2.5 mm drill bed. A six hole one-third tibial plate, one 12 mm 3.5 mm cortical screw fully threaded and two 16 mm 3.5 mm cortical fully-threaded screws. There were two 20 mm 4.0 cancellous screws and one 18 mm 4.0 cancellous screw placed. There were two 4.0 cancellous partially-threaded screws placed.,GROSS FINDINGS: ,Include a comminuted fracture involving the lateral malleolus as well as a medial and posterior malleolus fracture as well.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , The patient is an 87-year-old Caucasian female who presented to ABCD General Hospital Emergency Room complaining of right ankle pain status post a trip and fall. The patient noted while walking with a walker, apparently tripped and fell. The patient had significant comorbidities, seen and evaluated by the Emergency Room Department as well as Department of Orthopedics while in the Emergency Room. At that time, a closed reduction was performed and she was placed in a Robert-Jones splint. After complete medical workup and clearance, we elected to take her to the operating room for definitive care.,PROCEDURE: ,After all potential complications and risks as well as risks and benefits of the above-mentioned procedure was discussed at length with the patient and family, informed consent was obtained. The upper extremity was then confirmed with the operating surgeon, the patient, the nursing staff and Department of Anesthesia. The patient was then transferred to preoperative area in the Operative Suite #3 and placed on the operating room table in supine position. At this time, the Department of Anesthesia administered spinal anesthetic to the patient as well as sedation. All bony prominences were well padded at this time. A nonsterile tourniquet was placed on the right upper thigh of the patient. This was then removed and the right lower extremity was sterilely prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion. The right lower extremity was then elevated and exsanguinated using Esmarch and tourniquet was then placed to 325 mmHg and kept up to a total of 75 minutes. Next, after all bony and soft tissue landmarks were identified, a 6 cm longitudinal incision was made directly over this vestibule on the right ankle. A sharp dissection was carefully taken down to the level of bone taking care to protect the neurovascular structures. Once the bone was reached, the fractured site was identified. The bony ends were then opened and divided of all hematoma as well as excess periosteum within the fracture site. The wound was copiously irrigated and dried. Next, the fracture was then reduced in anatomic position. There was noted to be quite a bit of comminution as well as soft overall status of the bone. It was held in place with reduction forceps. A six hole one-third tubular Synthes plate was then selected for instrumentation. It was contoured using ________ and placed on the lateral aspect of the distal fibula. Next, the three most proximal holes were sequentially drilled using a 2.5 mm drill bed, depth gauged and then a 3.5 mm fully threaded cortical screw was placed in each. The most proximal was a 12 mm and the next two were 16 mm in length. Next, the three most distal holes were sequentially drilled using a 2.5 mm drill bed, depth gauged, and a 4.0 cancellous screw was placed in each hole. The most distal with a 20 mm and two most proximal were 18 mm in length. Next the Xi-scan was used to visualize the hardware placement as well as the fracture reduction appeared to be in good anatomic position, all hardware was in good position. There was no lateralization of the joints. Attention was then directed towards the medial aspect of the ankle. Again, after all bony and soft tissue landmarks were identified, a 4 cm longitudinal incision was made directly over the medial malleolus. Again, the dissection was carefully taken down the level of the fracture site. The retractors were then placed to protect all neurovascular structures. Once the fracture site was identified, it was dried of all hematoma as well as excess periosteum. The fracture site was then displaced and the ankle joint was visualized including the dome of the talus. There appeared to be some minor degenerative changes of the talus, but no loose bodies. Next, the wound was copiously irrigated and suctioned dry. The medial malleolus was placed in reduced position and held in place with a 1.25 mm K-wire. Next, the 2.5 mm drill bed was then used to sequentially drill holes to full depth and 4.0 cancellous screws were placed in each, each with a 45 mm in length. These appeared to hold the fracture site securely in an anatomic position. Again, Xi-scan was brought in to confirm placement of the screws. They were in good overall position and there was no lateralization of the joint. At this time, each wound was copiously irrigated and suctioned dry. The wounds were then closed using #2-0 Vicryl suture in subcutaneous fashion followed by staples on the skin. A sterile dressing was applied consistent with Adaptic, 4x4s, Kerlix, and Webril. A Robert-Jones style splint was then placed on the right lower extremity. This was covered by a 4-inch Depuy dressing. At this time, the Department of Anesthesia reversed the sedation. The patient was transferred back to the hospital gurney and to the Postanesthetic Care Unit. The patient tolerated the procedure well. There were no complications.
Surgery
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PROCEDURE PERFORMED:, Cataract extraction with lens implantation, right eye.,DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE: , The patient was brought to the operating room. The patient was identified and the correct operative site was also identified. A retrobulbar block using 5 ml of 2% lidocaine without epinephrine was done after adequate anesthetic was assured, and the eye was massaged to reduce risk of bleeding. The patient was prepped and draped in the usual fashion. A lid speculum was applied.,A groove incision at the 12 o'clock position was made with a 5700 blade. This was beveled anteriorly in a lamellar fashion using the crescent knife. Then the anterior chamber was entered with a slit knife. The chamber was deepened with Viscoat. Then a paracentesis at the 3 o'clock position was created using a super sharp blade. A cystitome was used to nick the anterior capsule and then the capsulotomy was completed with capsulorrhexis forceps. Hydrodissection was employed using BSS on a blunt 27-gauge needle.,The phaco tip was then introduced into the eye, and the eye was divided into 4 grooves. Then a second instrument was used, a Sinskey hook, to crack these grooves, and the individual quadrants were brought into the central zone and phacoemulsified. I/A proceeded without difficulty using the irrigation/aspiration cannula. The capsule was felt to be clear and intact. The capsular bag was then expanded with ProVisc.,The internal corneal wound was increased using the slit knife. The lens was inspected and found to be free of defects, folded, and easily inserted into the capsular bag, and unfolded. A corneal light shield was then used as the wound was sutured with a figure-of-eight 10-0 nylon suture. Then the Viscoat was removed using I/A, and the suture drawn up and tied.,The 0.2 ml of gentamicin was injected subconjunctivally. Maxitrol ointment was instilled into the conjunctival sac. The eye was covered with a double patch and shield, and the patient was discharged.
Ophthalmology
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: ,Carcinoma of the left upper lobe.,PROCEDURES PERFORMED:,1. Bronchoscopy with aspiration.,2. Left upper lobectomy.,PROCEDURE DETAILS: ,With patient in supine position under general anesthesia with endotracheal tube in place, the flexible bronchoscope was then placed down through the endotracheal tube to examine the carina. The carina was in the midline and sharp. Moving directly to the right side, the right upper and middle lower lobes were examined and found to be free of obstructions. Aspiration was carried out for backlog ________ examination. We then moved to left side, left upper lobe. There was a tumor mass located in the lingula of the left lobe and left lower lobe found free of obstruction. No anatomic lesions were demonstrated. The patient was prepared for left thoracotomy rotated to his right side with a double lumen endotracheal tube in place with an NG tube and a Foley catheter. After proper position, utilizing Betadine solution, they were draped. A posterolateral left thoracotomy incision was performed. Hemostasis was secured with electrocoagulation. The chest wall muscle was then divided over the sixth rib. The periosteum of the sixth rib was then removed superiorly and the pleural cavity was entered carefully. At this time, the mass was felt in the left upper lobe, which measures greater than 3 cm by palpation. We examined the superior mediastinum. No lymph nodes were demonstrated as well as in the anterior mediastinum. Direction was then moved to the fascia where by utilizing sharp and blunt dissection, lingual artery was separated into the left upper lobe. Casual dissection was carried out with superior segmental arteries and left lower lobe was examined.,Dissection was carried out around the pulmonary artery thus exposing the posterior artery to the left upper lobe. Direction was carried out to the superior pulmonary vein and utilizing sharp and blunt dissection the entire superior pulmonary vein was separated from the surrounding tissue. From the top side, the bronchus was then separated away from the pulmonary artery anteriorly, thus exposing the apical posterior artery, which was short. Tumor mass was close to the artery at this time. We then directed ourselves once again to the lingual artery which was doubly ligated and cut free. The posterior artery of the superior branch was doubly ligated and cut free also. At this time, the bronchus of the left upper lobe was encountered in the fissure on palpation to separate the upper lobe bronchus from lower lobe bronchus and the area was accomplished. We then moved anteriorly to doubly ligate the pulmonary vein using #00 silk sutures for ligation and a transection #00 silk suture was used to fixate the vein. Using sharp and blunt dissection, the bronchus through the left upper lobe was freed proximal. Using the TA 50, the bronchus was then cut free allowing the lung to fall superiorly at which time direction was carried out to the pulmonary artery where the tumor was in close proximity at this time. A Potts clamp arterial was then placed over the artery and shaving off the tumor and the apical posterior artery was then accomplished. The anterior artery was seen in the clamp also and was separated and ligated and separated. At this time, the entire tumor in the left upper lobe was then removed. ,Direction was carried to the suture where #000 silk was used as a running suture over the pulmonary artery and was here doubly run and tied in place. The clamp was then removed. No bleeding was seen at this time. Lymph nodes were then removed from the sump of the separation between the upper lobe and the lower lobe and sent for separate pathology. We then carried out incision in the inferior pulmonary ligament up to the pulmonary vein allowing the lung to reexpand to its normal position. At this time, two chest tubes #28 and #32 were placed anteriorly and posteriorly to fixate the skin using raw silk suture. The chest cavity was then closed. After reexamination, no bleeding was seen with three pericostal sutures of #1 chromic double strength. A #2-0 Polydek was then used to close the chest wall muscle the anterior as well as latissimus dorsi #000 chromic subcutaneous tissue skin clips to the skin. The chest tubes were attached to the Pleur-Evac drainage and placed on suction at this time. The patient was extubated in the room without difficulty and sent to Recovery in satisfactory.
Cardiovascular / Pulmonary
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
XYZ, D.C.,Re: ABC,Dear Dr. XYZ:,I had the pleasure of seeing your patient, ABC, today MM/DD/YYYY in consultation. He is an unfortunate 19-year-old right-handed male who was injured in a motor vehicle accident on MM/DD/YYYY, where he was the driver of an automobile, which was struck on the front passenger's side. The patient sustained impact injuries to his neck and lower back. There was no apparent head injury or loss of consciousness and he denied any posttraumatic seizures. He was taken to Hospital, x-rays were taken, apparently which were negative and he was released.,At the present time, he complains of neck and lower back pain radiating into his right arm and right leg with weakness, numbness, paraesthesia, and tingling in his right arm and right leg. He has had no difficulty with bowel or bladder function. He does experience intermittent headaches associated with his neck pain with no other associated symptoms.,PAST HEALTH:, He was injured in a prior motor vehicle accident on MM/DD/YYYY. At the time of his most recent injuries, he was completely symptom free and under no active therapy. There is no history of hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, neurological disorders, ulcers or tuberculosis.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , He denies tobacco or alcohol consumption.,ALLERGIES: , No known drug allergies.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS: ,None.,FAMILY HISTORY: , Otherwise noncontributory.,FUNCTIONAL INQUIRY: , Otherwise noncontributory.,REVIEW OF DIAGNOSTIC STUDIES:, Includes an MRI scan of the cervical spine dated MM/DD/YYYY which showed evidence for disc bulging at the C6-C7 level. MRI scan of the lumbar spine on MM/DD/YYYY, showed evidence of a disc herniation at the L1-L2 level as well as a disc protrusion at the L2-L3 level with disc herniations at the L3-L4 and L4-L5 level and disc protrusion at the L5-S1 level.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: , Reveals an alert and oriented male with normal language function. Vital Signs: Blood pressure was 105/68 in the left arm sitting. Heart rate was 70 and regular. Height was 5 feet 8 inches. Weight was 182 pounds. Cranial nerve evaluation was unremarkable. Pupils were equal and reactive. Funduscopic evaluation was clear. There was no evidence for nystagmus. There was decreased range of motion noted in both the cervical and lumbar regions to a significant degree, with tenderness and spasm in the paraspinal musculature. Straight leg raising was limited to 45 degrees on the right and 90 degrees on the left. Motor strength was 5/5 on the MRC scale. Reflexes were 2+ symmetrical and active. No pathological responses were noted. Sensory examination showed a diffuse decreased sensation to pinprick in the right upper extremity. Cerebellar function was normal. There was normal station and gait. Chest and cardiovascular evaluations were unremarkable. Heart sounds were normal. There were no extra sounds or murmurs. Palpable trigger points were noted in the right trapezius and right cervical and lumbar paraspinal musculature.,CLINICAL IMPRESSION: , Reveals a 19-year-old male suffering from a posttraumatic cervical and lumbar radiculopathy, secondary to traumatic injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on MM/DD/YYYY. In view of the persistent radicular complaints associated with the weakness, numbness, paraesthesia, and tingling as well as the objective sensory loss noted on today's evaluation as well as the non-specific nature of the radiculopathy, I have scheduled him for an EMG study on his right upper and right lower extremity in two week's time to rule out any nerve root irritation versus any peripheral nerve entrapment or plexopathy as the cause of his symptoms. Palpable trigger points were noted on today's evaluation. He is suffering from ongoing myofascitis. His treatment plan will consist of a series of trigger point injections to be initiated at his next follow up visit in two weeks' time. I have encouraged him to continue with his ongoing treatment program under your care and supervision. I will be following him in two weeks' time. Once again, thank you kindly for allowing me to participate in this patient's care and management.,Yours sincerely,,
Letters
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
ADMISSION DIAGNOSES:,1. Menorrhagia.,2. Uterus enlargement.,3. Pelvic pain.,DISCHARGE DIAGNOSIS: , Status post vaginal hysterectomy.,COMPLICATIONS: , None.,BRIEF HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , This is a 36-year-old, gravida 3, para 3 female who presented initially to the office with abnormal menstrual bleeding and increase in flow during her period. She also had symptoms of back pain, dysmenorrhea, and dysuria. The symptoms had been worsening over time. The patient was noted also to have increasing pelvic pain over the past 8 months and she was noted to have uterine enlargement upon examination.,PROCEDURE:, The patient underwent a total vaginal hysterectomy.,HOSPITAL COURSE: ,The patient was admitted on 09/04/2007 to undergo total vaginal hysterectomy. The procedure preceded as planned without complication. Uterus was sent for pathologic analysis. The patient was monitored in the hospital, 2 days postoperatively. She recovered quite well and vitals remained stable.,Laboratory studies, H&H were followed and appeared stable on 09/05/2007 with hemoglobin of 11.2 and hematocrit of 31.8.,The patient was ready for discharge on Monday morning of 09/06/2007.,LABORATORY FINDINGS: , Please see chart for full studies during admission.,DISPOSITION: ,The patient was discharged to home in stable condition. She was instructed to follow up in the office postoperatively.
Obstetrics / Gynecology
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Bilateral vesicoureteral reflux with right reflux nephropathy after Deflux injection.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Bilateral vesicoureteral reflux with right reflux nephropathy after Deflux injection.,PROCEDURE:, Cystoscopy under anesthesia, bilateral HIT/STING with Deflux under general anesthetic.,ANESTHESIA: , General inhalational anesthetic.,FLUIDS RECEIVED: , 250 mL crystalloids.,ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS:, Less than 5 mL.,SPECIMENS:, Urine sent for culture.,ABNORMAL FINDINGS: ,Gaping ureteral orifices, right greater than left, with Deflux not in or near the ureteral orifices. Right ureteral orifice was HIT with 1.5 mL of Deflux and left with 1.2 mL of Deflux.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: ,The patient is a 4-1/2-year-old boy with history of reflux nephropathy and voiding and bowel dysfunction. He has had a STING procedure performed but continues to have reflux bilaterally. Plan is for another injection.,DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION: ,The patient was taken to the operating room where surgical consent, operative site, and patient identification were verified. Once he was anesthetized, IV antibiotics were given. He was then placed in a lithotomy position with adequate padding of his arms and legs. His urethra was calibrated to 12-French with a bougie a boule. A 9.5-French cystoscope was used and the offset system was then used. His urethra was normal without valves or strictures. His bladder was fairly normal with minimal trabeculations but no cystitis noted. Upon evaluation, the patient's right ureteral orifice was found to be remarkably gaping and the Deflux that was present was not in or near ureteral orifice but it was inferior to it below the trigone. This was similarly found on the left side where the Deflux was not close to the orifice as well. It was slightly more difficult because of the amount impacted upon our angle for injection. We were able to ultimately get the Deflux to go ahead with HIT technique on the right into the ureter itself to inject a total of 1.5 mL to include the HIT technique as well as the ureteral orifice itself on the right and left sides and some on the uppermost aspect. Once we injected this, we ran the irrigant over the orifice and it no longer fluttered and there was no bleeding. Similar procedure was done on the left. This was actually more difficult as the Deflux injection from before displaced the ureter slightly more laterally but again HIT technique was performed. There was some mild bleeding and Deflux was used to stop this as well and again no evidence of fluttering of the ureteral orifice after injection. At the end of the procedure, the irrigant was drained and 2% lidocaine jelly was instilled in the urethra. The patient tolerated the procedure well and was in stable condition upon transfer to Recovery. A low-dose of IV Toradol was given at the end of the procedure as well.
Surgery
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Fever.,PROCEDURES: Bronchoalveolar lavage.,INDICATIONS FOR PROCEDURE: The patient is a 28-year-old male, status post abdominal trauma, splenic laceration, and splenectomy performed at the outside hospital, who was admitted to the Trauma Intensive Care Unit on the evening of August 4, 2008. Greater than 24 hours postoperative, the patient began to run a fever in excess of 102. Therefore, evaluation of his airway for possible bacterial infection was performed using bronchoalveolar lavage.,DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE: The patient was preoxygenated with 100% FIO2 for approximately 5 to 10 minutes prior to the procedure. The correct patient and procedure was identified by time out by all members of the team. The patient was prepped and draped in a sterile fashion and sterile technique was used to connect the BAL lavage catheter to Lukens trap suction. A catheter was introduced into the endotracheal tube through a T connector and five successive 20 mL aliquots of normal saline were flushed through the catheter, each time suctioning out the sample into the Lukens trap. A total volume of 30 to 40 mL was collected in the trap and sent to the lab for quantitative bacteriology. The patient tolerated the procedure well and had no episodes of desaturation, apnea, or cardiac arrhythmia. A postoperative chest x-ray was obtained.
Cardiovascular / Pulmonary
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:,CONSTITUTIONAL: Patient denies fevers, chills, sweats and weight changes.,EYES: Patient denies any visual symptoms.,EARS, NOSE, AND THROAT: No difficulties with hearing. No symptoms of rhinitis or sore throat.,CARDIOVASCULAR: Patient denies chest pains, palpitations, orthopnea and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea.,RESPIRATORY: No dyspnea on exertion, no wheezing or cough.,GI: No nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, hematochezia or melena.,GU: No urinary hesitancy or dribbling. No nocturia or urinary frequency. No abnormal urethral discharge.,MUSCULOSKELETAL: No myalgias or arthralgias.,NEUROLOGIC: No chronic headaches, no seizures. Patient denies numbness, tingling or weakness.,PSYCHIATRIC: Patient denies problems with mood disturbance. No problems with anxiety.,ENDOCRINE: No excessive urination or excessive thirst.,DERMATOLOGIC: Patient denies any rashes or skin changes.
Office Notes
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:, Briefly, this is a 17-year-old male, who has had problems with dysphagia to solids and recently had food impacted in the lower esophagus. He is now having upper endoscopy to evaluate the esophagus after edema and inflammation from the food impaction has resolved, to look for any stricture that may need to be dilated, or any other mucosal abnormality.,PROCEDURE PERFORMED: , EGD.,PREP: , Cetacaine spray, 100 mcg of fentanyl IV, and 5 mg of Versed IV.,FINDINGS:, The tip of the endoscope was introduced into the esophagus, and the entire length of the esophagus was dotted with numerous, white, punctate lesions, suggestive of eosinophilic esophagitis. There were come concentric rings present. There was no erosion or flame hemorrhage, but there was some friability in the distal esophagus. Biopsies throughout the entire length of the esophagus from 25-40 cm were obtained to look for eosinophilic esophagitis. There was no stricture or Barrett mucosa. The bony and the antrum of the stomach are normal without any acute peptic lesions. Retroflexion of the tip of the endoscope in the body of the stomach revealed a normal cardia. There were no acute lesions and no evidence of ulcer, tumor, or polyp. The pylorus was easily entered, and the first, second, and third portions of the duodenum are normal. Adverse reactions: None.,FINAL IMPRESSION: ,Esophageal changes suggestive of eosinophilic esophagitis. Biopsies throughout the length of the esophagus were obtained for microscopic analysis. There was no evidence of stricture, Barrett, or other abnormalities in the upper GI tract.
Gastroenterology
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
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.
Consult - History and Phy.
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PRESENT COMPLAINTS: , The patient is reporting ongoing, chronic right-sided back pain, pain that radiates down her right leg intermittently. She is having difficulty with bending and stooping maneuvers. She cannot lift heavy objects. She states she continues to have pain in her right neck and pain in her right upper extremity. She has difficulty with pushing and pulling and lifting with her right arm. She describes an intermittent tingling sensation in the volar aspect of her right hand. She states she has diminished grip strength in her right hand because of wrist pain complaints. She states that the Wellbutrin samples I had given her previously for depression seem to be helping. Her affect appears appropriate. She reports no suicidal ideation. She states she continues to use Naprosyn as an anti-inflammatory, Biofreeze ointment over her neck and shoulder and back areas of complaints. She also takes Imitrex occasionally for headache complaints related to her neck pain. She also takes Flexeril occasionally for back spasms and Darvocet for pain. She is asking for a refill on some of her medications today. She is relating a VAS pain score regarding her lower back at a 6-7/10 and regarding her neck about 3/10, and regarding her right upper extremity about a 4/10., ,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: , She is afebrile. Blood pressure is 106/68, pulse of 64, respirations of 20. Her physical exam is unchanged from 03/21/05. Her orthopedic exam reveals full range of motion of the cervical spine. Cervical compression test is negative. Valsalva's maneuver is negative. Hoffmann's sign is negative. DTRs are +1 at the biceps, brachioradialis and trapezius bilaterally. Her sensation is grossly intact to the upper extremity dermatomes. Motor strength appears 5/5 strength in the upper extremity muscle groups tested.,Phalen's and Tinel's signs are negative at both wrists. Passive range of motion of the right wrist is painful for her. Passive range of motion of the left wrist is non painful. Active range of motion of both wrists and hands are full. She is right hand dominant. Circumferential measurements were taken in her upper extremities. She is 11" in the right biceps, 10 1/2" in the left biceps. She is 9 3/4" in both right and left forearms. Circumferential measurements were also taken of the lower extremities. She is 21" at both the right and left thighs, 15" in both the right and left calves. Jamar dynamometry was assessed on three tries in this right-hand-dominant individual. She is 42/40/40 pounds on the right hand with good effort, and on the left is 60/62/60 pounds, suggesting a loss of at least 20% to 25% pre-injury grip strength in the right dominant hand. , ,Examination of her lumbar trunk reveals decreased range of motion, flexion allowing her fingertips about 12" from touching the floor. Lumbar extension is to 30 degrees. The right SLR is limited to about 80 degrees, provoking back pain, with a positive Bragard's maneuver, causing pain to radiate to the back of the thigh. The left SLR is to 90 degrees without back pain. DTRs are +1 at the knees and ankles. Toes are downgoing to plantar reflexes bilaterally. Sensation is grossly intact in the lower extremity dermatomes. Motor strength appears 5/5 strength in the lower extremity muscle groups tested., ,IMPRESSION: , (1) Sprain/strain injury to the lumbosacral spine with lumbar disc herniation at L5-S1, with radicular symptoms in the right leg. (2) Cervical sprain/strain with myofascial dysfunction. (3) Thoracic sprain/strain with myofascial dysfunction. (4) Probable chronic tendonitis of the right wrist. She has negative nerve conduction studies of the right upper extremity. (5) Intermittent headaches, possibly migraine component, possibly cervical tension cephalalgia-type headaches or cervicogenic headaches., ,TREATMENT / PROCEDURE: , I reviewed some neck and back exercises. , ,RX:, I dispensed Naprosyn 500 mg b.i.d. as an anti-inflammatory. I refilled Darvocet N-100, one tablet q.4-6 hours prn pain, #60 tablets, and Flexeril 10 mg t.i.d. prn spasms, #90 tablets, and dispensed some Wellbutrin XL tablets, 150-mg XL tablet q.a.m., #30 tablets., ,PLAN / RECOMMENDATIONS:, I told the patient to continue her medication course per above. It seems to be helping with some of her pain complaints. I told her I will pursue trying to get a lumbar epidural steroid injection authorized for her back and right leg symptoms. I told her in my opinion I would declare her Permanent and Stationary as of today, on 04/18/05 with regards to her industrial injuries of 05/16/03 and 02/10/04. , ,I understand her industrial injury of 05/16/03 is related to an injury at Home Depot where she worked as a credit manager. She had a stack of screen doors fall, hitting her on the head, weighing about 60 pounds, knocking her to the ground. She had onset of headaches and neck pain, and pain complaints about her right upper extremity. She also has a second injury, dated 02/10/04, when apparently a co-worker was goofing around and apparently kicked her in the back accidentally, causing severe onset of back pain. , ,FACTORS FOR DISABILITY:,OBJECTIVE: ,1. She exhibits decreased range of motion in the lumbar trunk.,2. She has an abnormal MRI revealing a disc herniation at L5-S1.,3. She exhibits diminished grip strength in the right arm and upper extremity., ,SUBJECTIVE: ,1. Based on her headache complaints alone, would be considered occasional and minimal to slight at best. ,2. With regards to her neck pain complaints, these would be considered occasional and slight at best. ,3. Regarding her lower back pain complaints, would be considered frequent and slight at rest, with an increase to a moderate level of pain with repetitive bending and stooping and heavy lifting, and prolonged standing. ,4. Regarding her right upper extremity and wrist pain complaints, these would be considered occasional and slight at rest, but increasing to slight to moderate with repetitive gripping, grasping, and torquing maneuvers of her right upper extremity. ,LOSS OF PRE-INJURY CAPACITY: , The patient advises that prior to her industrial dates of injury she was capable of repetitively bending and stooping and lifting at least 60 pounds. She states she now has difficulty lifting more than 10 or 15 pounds without exacerbating back pain. She has trouble trying to repetitively push or pull, torque, twist and lift with the right upper extremity, due to wrist pain, which she did not have prior to her industrial injury dates. She also relates headaches, which she did not have prior to her industrial injury. , ,WORK RESTRICTIONS AND DISABILITY: , I would find it reasonable to place some permanent restrictions on this patient. It is my opinion she has a disability precluding heavy work, which contemplates the individual has lost approximately half of her pre-injury capacity for performing such activities as bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling and climbing or other activities involving comparable physical effort. The patient should probably no lift more than 15 to 20 pounds maximally. She should probably not repetitively bend or stoop. She should avoid repetitive pushing, pulling or torquing maneuvers, as well as gripping and grasping maneuvers of the right hand. She should probably not lift more than 10 pounds repetitively with the right upper extremity. I suspect that prior to her industrial she could lift repetitively and push, pull, torque and twist at least 20 to 25 pounds with the right upper extremity. , ,CAUSATION AND APPORTIONMENT:, With regards to issues of causation, they appear appropriate to her industrial injuries and histories given per the 05/16/03 and the 02/10/04 injuries., ,With regards issues of apportionment, it is my opinion that 100% of her pain complaints are industrially related to her industrial injuries of 05/16/03 and 02/10/04. There does not appear to be any apportionable issues here.
IME-QME-Work Comp etc.
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
SUBJECTIVE: , I am following the patient today for multiple issues. He once again developed gross hematuria, which was unprovoked. His Coumadin has been held. The patient has known BPH and is on Flomax. He is being treated with Coumadin because of atrial fibrillation and stroke. This is the second time he has had significant gross hematuria this month. He also fell about a week ago and is complaining of buttock pain and leg pain. We did get x-rays of hips, knees, and ankles. Clearly, he has significant degenerative disease in all these areas. No fractures noted however. He felt that the pain is pretty severe and particularly worse in the morning. His sinuses are bothering him. He wonders about getting some nasal saline spray. We talked about Coumadin, stroke risk, etc. in the setting of atrial fibrillation.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: , Vitals: As in chart. The patient is alert, pleasant, and cooperative. He is not in any apparent distress. He is comfortable in a seated position. I did not examine him further today.,ASSESSMENT AND PLAN:,1. Hematuria. Coumadin needs to be stopped, so we will evaluate what is going on, which is probably just some BPH. We will also obtain a repeat UA as he did describe to me some dysuria. However, I do not think this would account for the gross hematuria. He will be started on an aspirin 81 mg p.o. daily.,2. For the pain we will try him on Lortab. He will get a Lortab everyday in the morning 5/500 prior to getting out of bed, and then he will have the option of having a few more throughout the day if he requires it.,3. We will see about getting him set up with massage therapy and/or physical therapy as well for his back pain.,4. For his sinuses, we will arrange for him to have saline nasal spray at the bedside for p.r.n. use.
General Medicine
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
TITLE OF OPERATION: ,1. Incision and drainage with extensive debridement, left shoulder.,2. Removal total shoulder arthroplasty (uncemented humeral Biomet component; cemented glenoid component).,3. Implantation of antibiotic beads, left shoulder.,INDICATION FOR SURGERY: , The patient was seen multiple times preoperatively and found to have findings consistent with a chronic and indolent infections. Risks and benefits have been discussed with him and his family at length including but not exclusive of continued infection, nerve or artery damage, stiffness, loss of range of motion, incomplete relief of pain, incomplete return of function, fractures, loss of bone, medical complications, surgical complications, transfusion related complications, etc. The patient understood and wished to proceed.,PREOP DIAGNOSIS: , Presumed infection, left total shoulder arthroplasty.,POSTOP DIAGNOSES: ,1. Deep extensive infection, left total shoulder arthroplasty.,2. Biceps tenosynovitis.,3. Massive rotator cuff tear in left shoulder (full thickness subscapularis tendon rupture 3 cm x 4 cm; supraspinatus tendon rupture 3 cm x 3 cm; infraspinatus tear 2 cm x 2 cm).,DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE: ,The patient was anesthetized in the supine position, a Foley catheter was placed in his bladder. He was then placed Beach chair position and all bony prominences were well padded. Pillows were placed around his knees to protect his sciatic nerve. He was brought to the side of the table and secured with towels and tape. The head was placed in neutral position with no lateral bending or extension to protect the brachioplexus from any stretch. Left upper extremity was then prepped and draped in usual sterile fashion. Unfortunately, preoperative antibiotics were given prior to the procedure. This occurred due to lack of communication between the surgical staff and the anesthesia staff. The patient's extremity, however, was prepped a second time with a chlorhexidine prep after he had been draped. Also, Ioban bandages were placed securely to the skin to prevent any further introduction of infection into his shoulder.,Deltopectoral incision was then made. The patient's had a cephalic vein, it was identified and protected throughout the case. It was retracted laterally and once this has been completed, the deltopectoral interval was developed as carefully as possible. The patient did have significant scar from this point on and did bleed from many surfaces throughout the case. As a result, he was transfused 1 unit postoperatively. He did not have any problems during the case except for one small drop of blood pressure. However this was due primarily because of the extensive scarring of his proximal humerus. He had scar between the anterior capsular structures and the conjoint tendon. Also there was significant scar between the deltoid and the proximal humerus. The deltoid was very carefully and tediously removed from the proximal humerus in order not to damage the axillary nerve. Once the plane between the deltoid and underlying tissue was found, the proximal humerus was discovered to have a large defect, approximately 4 x 3. This was covered by rimmed fibrous tissue which was fairly compressible, which felt to be purulent, however, when the needle was stuck into this area, there was no return of fluid. As a result, this was finally opened and found to have fibrinous exudates which appeared to be old congealed, purulent material. There was some suggestion of a synovitis type reaction also inside this cystic area. This was all debrided but was found to track all the way into the proximal humerus from the lateral femoral component and also tracked posteriorly through and around the posterior cortex of the proximal humerus indicating that the infraspinatus probably had some tearing and detachment. This later proved to be the case and infraspinatus did indeed have a tear 2 cm x 2 cm. All of the mucinous material and fibrinous material was removed from the proximal humerus. This was fairly extensive debridement. All of this was sent to pathology and also sent for culture and sensitivity. It should be noted that Gram stain became as multiple white blood cells but no organism seen. The pathology came back as fibrinous material with multiple white cells, also with signs of chronic inflammation consistent with an infection.,Attention was then directed towards the anterior structures to gain access to the joint so that we could dislocate the prosthesis and remove it. There was also cystic area in the anterior aspect of the shoulder which was fairly fibrinous. This was also removed. Once this was removed, though the capsule was found to be very thin, there was essentially no subscapularis tendon whatsoever. It should also noted the patient's proximal humerus was subluxed superiorly so that there was no supraspinatus tendon present whatsoever. As a result, the biceps tendon was finally identified just below the pectoralis tendon insertion. The upper 1 or 2 cm of the pectoralis insertion was released in order to find the biceps. It was tracked proximally and transverse ligament released. The biceps tendon was flat and somewhat erythematous. As a result, it released and tagged with an 0 Vicryl suture. It was later tenodesed to the conjoint tendon using 2-0 Prolene sutures. The joint was then entered and noted significant synovitis throughout the entire glenoid. This was all very carefully removed using a rongeur and sharp dissection.,Next, the humeral component was removed and this was done by attempting to remove it with the slap hammer and device which comes with the Biomet set. Unfortunately, this device would not hold the proximal humerus and we could not get the component to release. As a result, bone contact of the metal proximally was released using a straight osteotome. Once this was completed, another attempt was made to remove the prosthesis but this only resulted in fracture of the proximal humerus through the areas of erosion of the infection and once this has been completed, we abandoned use of that particular device and using a __________ , we were able to hit the prosthesis lip from beneath and essentially remove it. There was no cement. There was exudate within the canal which was removed using a curette.,Using fluoroscopy, sequential reamers were placed to a size of 11 distally down the shaft to remove the exudate. This was also thoroughly irrigated with irrigation antibiotic, and impregnated irrigation to decrease any risk of infection. It should be noted that the reaming was done fluoroscopically to make sure that there was no penetration of the canal at any point.,The attention was then directed to the glenoid. The glenoid component was very carefully dissected free and found to be very loose. It was essentially removed with digital dissection. There was no remaining cement in the cavity itself. The patient's glenoid was very carefully debrided. The glenoid itself was found to be very cup shaped with significant amount of bone loss in the central portion of the canal itself. This was debrided using rongeurs and curette until there was no purulent exudate present anywhere in the glenoid itself.,Next, the entire wound was irrigated thoroughly with 9 liters of antibiotic impregnated irrigation. Rather than place a spacer, it was elected to use antiobiotic beads. This was with antibiotic impregnated cement with one package with 3 gram of vancomycin. These beads were then connected using Prolene and placed into the glenoid cavity itself, also some were placed in the greater tuberosity region. These three did not have a Prolene attached to them. The ones placed down the canal did have a Prolene used as did the ones placed in the cavity of the glenoid itself.,The biceps tendon was then tenodesed under tension to the conjoint tendon. There was essentially no capsule left purely to close over the proximal humerus. It was electively the proximal humerus. A portion of bone intact because it did have some bleeding surfaces. Deltopectoral was then closed with 0-Vicryl sutures, the deep subcutaneous tissues with 0-Vicryl sutures, superficial subcutaneous tissues with 2-0 Vicryl sutures. Skin was closed with staples. A sterile bandage was applied along with a cold therapy device and shoulder immobilizer. The patient was sent to recovery room in stable and satisfactory condition.,It should be noted that __________ is being requested for this case. This was a significantly scarred patient which required extra dissection and attention. Even though this was a standard revision case due to infection, there was a significant more decision making and technical challenges in this case and this was present for typical revision case. Similarly, this case took approximately 30 to 40% more length of time due to bleeding and the attention to hemostasis. The blood loss and operative findings indicates that this case was at least 30 to 40% more challenging than a standard total shoulder or revision case. This is being dictated for insurance purposes only and reflects no inherent difficulties with the case whatsoever.
Surgery
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
CC:, Difficulty with word finding.,HX: ,This 27y/o RHF experienced sudden onset word finding difficulty and slurred speech on the evening of 2/19/96. She denied any associated dysphagia, diplopia, numbness or weakness of her extremities. She went to sleep with her symptoms on 2/19/96, and awoke with them on 2/20/96. She also awoke with a headache (HA) and mild neck stiffness. She took a shower and her HA and neck stiffness resolved. Throughout the day she continued to have difficulty with word finding and had worsening of her slurred speech. That evening, she began to experience numbness and weakness in the lower right face. She felt like there was a "rubber-band" wrapped around her tongue.,For 3 weeks prior to presentation, she experienced transient episodes of a "boomerang" shaped field cut in the left eye. The episodes were not associated with any other symptoms. One week prior to presentation, she went to a local ER for menorrhagia. She had just resumed taking oral birth control pills one week prior to the ER visit after having stopped their use for several months. Local evaluation included an unremarkable carotid duplex scan. However, a HCT with and without contrast reportedly revealed a left frontal gyriform enhancing lesion. An MRI brain scan on 2/20/96 revealed nonspecific white matter changes in the right periventricular region. EEG reportedly showed diffuse slowing. CRP was reportedly "too high" to calibrate.,MEDS:, Ortho-Novum 7-7-7 (started 2/3/96), and ASA (started 2/20/96).,PMH:, 1)ventral hernia repair 10 years ago, 2)mild "concussion" suffered during a MVA; without loss of consciousness, 5/93, 3) Anxiety disorder, 4) One childbirth.,FHX: ,She did not know her father and was not in contact with her mother.,SHX:, Lives with boyfriend. Smokes one pack of cigarettes every three days and has done so for 10 years. Consumes 6 bottles of beers, one day a week. Unemployed and formerly worked at an herbicide plant.,EXAM: ,BP150/79, HR77, RR22, 37.4C.,MS: A&O to person, place and time. Speech was dysarthric with mild decreased fluency marked by occasional phonemic paraphasic errors. Comprehension, naming and reading were intact. She was able to repeat, though her repetition was occasionally marked by phonemic paraphasic errors. She had no difficulty with calculation.,CN: VFFTC, Pupils 5/5 decreasing to 3/3. EOM intact. No papilledema or hemorrhages seen on fundoscopy. No RAPD or INO. There was right lower facial weakness. Facial sensation was intact, bilaterally. The rest of the CN exam was unremarkable.,MOTOR: 5/5 strength throughout with normal muscle bulk and tone.,Sensory: No deficits.,Coord/Station/Gait: unremarkable.,Reflexes 2/2 throughout. Plantar responses were flexor, bilaterally.,Gen Exam: unremarkable.,COURSE:, CRP 1.2 (elevated), ESR 10, RF 20, ANA 1:40, ANCA <1:40, TSH 2.0, FT4 1.73, Anticardiolipin antibody IgM 10.8GPL units (normal <10.9), Anticardiolipin antibody IgG 14.8GPL (normal<22.9), SSA and SSB were normal. Urine beta-hCG pregnancy and drug screen were negative. EKG, CXR and UA were negative.,MRI brain, 2/21/96 revealed increased signal on T2 imaging in the periventricular white matter region of the right hemisphere. In addition, there were subtle T2 signal changes in the right frontal, right parietal, and left parietal regions as seen previously on her local MRI can. In addition, special FLAIR imaging showed increased signal in the right frontal region consistent with ischemia.,She underwent Cerebral Angiography on 2/22/96. This revealed decreased flow and vessel narrowing the candelabra branches of the RMCA supplying the right frontal lobe. These changes corresponded to the areas of ischemic changes seen on MRI. There was also segmental narrowing of the caliber of the vessels in the circle of Willis. There was a small aneurysm at the origin of the LPCA. There was narrowing in the supraclinoid portion of the RICA and the proximal M1 and A1 segments. The study was highly suggestive of vasculitis.,2/23/96, Neuro-ophthalmology evaluation revealed no evidence of retinal vasculitic change. Neuropsychologic testing the same day revealed slight impairment of complex attention only. She was started on Prednisone 60mg qd and Tagamet 400mg qhs.,On 2/26/96, she underwent a right frontal brain biopsy. Pathologic evaluation revealed evidence of focal necrosis (stroke/infarct), but no evidence of vasculitis. Immediately following the brain biopsy, while still in the recovery room, she experienced sudden onset right hemiparesis and transcortical motor type aphasia. Initial HCT was unremarkable. An EEG was consistent with a focal lesion in the left hemisphere. However, a 2/28/96 MRI brain scan revealed new increased signal on T2 weighted images in a gyriform pattern from the left precentral gyrus to the superior frontal gyrus. This was felt consistent with vasculitis.,She began q2month cycles of Cytoxan (1,575mg IV on 2/29/96. She became pregnant after her 4th cycle of Cytoxan, despite warnings to the contrary. After extensive discussions with OB/GYN it was recommended she abort the pregnancy. She underwent neuropsychologic testing which revealed no significant cognitive deficits. She later agreed to the abortion. She has undergone 9 cycles of Cytoxan ( one cycle every 2 months) as of 4/97. She had complained of one episode of paresthesias of the LUE in 1/97. MRI then showed no new signs ischemia.
Neurology
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Bilateral open mandible fracture, open left angle and open symphysis fracture.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Bilateral open mandible fracture, open left angle and open symphysis fracture.,PROCEDURE: ,Closed reduction of mandible fracture with MMF.,ANESTHESIA: , General anesthesia via nasal endotracheal intubation.,FLUIDS: , 2 L of crystalloid.,ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS: , Minimal.,HARDWARE: , None.,SPECIMENS: , None.,COMPLICATIONS: , None.,CONDITION: ,The patient was extubated to PACU in good condition.,INDICATIONS FOR PROCEDURE: , The patient is a 17-year-old female who is 2 days status post an altercation in which she sustained multiple blows to the face. She was worked up on Friday night, 2 days earlier at Hospital, was given palliative treatment and discharged and instructed to follow up as an outpatient with an oral surgeon and given a phone number to call. The patient was worked up initially. On initial exam, it was noted that the patient had a left V3 paresthesia. She had a gross malocclusion. On the facial CT and panoramic x-ray, it was noted to be a displaced left angle fracture and nondisplaced symphysis fracture. Alternatives were discussed with the patient and it was determined she would benefit from being taken to the operating room under general anesthesia to have a closed reduction of her fractures. Risks, benefits, and alternatives of treatment were thoroughly discussed with the patient and informed consent was obtained with the patient's mother.,DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE:, The patient was taken to the operating room #4 at Hospital and laid in a supine position on the operating room table. Monitor was attached and general anesthesia was induced with IV anesthetics and maintained with nasal endotracheal intubation and inhalation anesthetics. The patient was prepped and draped in the usual oromaxillofacial surgery fashion.,Surgeon approached the operating table in a sterile fashion. Approximately 10 mL of 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine was injected into the oral vestibule in a nerve block fashion. A moistened Ray-Tec sponge was placed in the posterior oropharynx and the mouth was prepped with Peridex mouthrinse, scrubbed with a toothbrush. The Peridex was evacuated with Yankauer suction. Erich arch bars were adapted to the maxilla from the first molar to the contralateral first molar and secured with 24-gauge surgical steel wire on the posterior teeth and 26-gauge surgical steel wire on the anterior teeth. Same was done on the mandible. The patient was then manipulated up in the maximum intercuspation and noted to be reproducible. The throat pack was then removed.,The patient was remanipulated up to the maximum intercuspation and secured with interdental elastics. At this point in time, the procedure was then determined to be over.,The patient was extubated and transferred to the PACU in good condition.
Surgery
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:, A 49-year-old female with history of atopic dermatitis comes to the clinic with complaint of left otalgia and headache. Symptoms started approximately three weeks ago and she was having difficulty hearing, although that has greatly improved. She is having some left-sided sinus pressure and actually went to the dentist because her teeth were hurting; however, the teeth were okay. She continues to have some left-sided jaw pain. Denies any headache, fever, cough, or sore throat. She had used Cutivate cream in the past for the atopic dermatitis with good results and is needing a refill of that. She has also had problems with sinusitis in the past and chronic left-sided headache.,FAMILY HISTORY:, Reviewed and unchanged.,ALLERGIES: , To cephalexin.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS:, Ibuprofen.,SOCIAL HISTORY:, She is a nonsmoker.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:, As above. No nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,General: A well-developed and well-nourished female, conscious, alert, and in no acute distress.,Vital Signs: Weight: 121 pounds. Temperature: 97.9 degrees.,Skin: Reveals scattered erythematous plaques with some mild lichenification on the nuchal region and behind the knees.,Eyes: PERRLA. Conjunctivae are clear.,Ears: Left TM with some effusion. Right TM is clear. Canals are clear. External auricles are nontender to manipulation.,Nose: Nasal mucosa is pink and moist without discharge.,Throat: Nonerythematous. No tonsillar hypertrophy or exudate.,Neck: Supple without adenopathy or thyromegaly.,Lungs: Clear. Respirations are regular and unlabored.,Heart: Regular rate and rhythm at rate of 100 beats per minute.,ASSESSMENT:,1. Serous otitis.,2. Atopic dermatitis.,PLAN:,1. Nasacort AQ two sprays each nostril daily.,2. Duraphen II one b.i.d.,3. Refills Cutivate cream 0.05% to apply to affected areas b.i.d. Recheck p.r.n.
Consult - History and Phy.
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
OPERATION,1. Right upper lung lobectomy.,2. Mediastinal lymph node dissection.,ANESTHESIA,1. General endotracheal anesthesia with dual-lumen tube.,2. Thoracic epidural.,OPERATIVE PROCEDURE IN DETAIL: , After obtaining informed consent from the patient, including a thorough explanation of the risks and benefits of the aforementioned procedure, the patient was taken to the operating room, and general endotracheal anesthesia was administered with a dual-lumen tube. Next, the patient was placed in the left lateral decubitus position, and his right chest was prepped and draped in the standard surgical fashion. We used a #10-blade scalpel to make an incision in the skin approximately 1 fingerbreadth below the angle of the scapula. Dissection was carried down in a muscle-sparing fashion using Bovie electrocautery. The 5th rib was counted, and the 6th interspace was entered. The lung was deflated. We identified the major fissure. We then began by freeing up the inferior pulmonary ligament, which was done with Bovie electrocautery. Next, we used Bovie electrocautery to dissect the pleura off the lung. The pulmonary artery branches to the right upper lobe of the lung were identified. Of note was the fact that there was a visible, approximately 4 x 4-cm mass in the right upper lobe of the lung without any other metastatic disease palpable. As mentioned, a combination of Bovie electrocautery and sharp dissection was used to identify the pulmonary artery branches to the right upper lobe of the lung. Next, we began by ligating the pulmonary artery branches of the right upper lobe of the lung. This was done with suture ligature in combination with clips. After taking the pulmonary artery branches of the right upper lobe of the lung, we used a combination of blunt dissection and sharp dissection with Metzenbaum scissors to separate out the pulmonary vein branch of the right upper lobe of the lung. This likewise was ligated with a 0 silk. It was stick-tied with a 2-0 silk. It was then divided. Next we dissected out the bronchial branch to the right upper lobe of the lung. A curved Glover was placed around the bronchus. Next a TA-30 stapler was fired across the bronchus. The bronchus was divided with a #10-blade scalpel. The specimen was handed off. We next performed a mediastinal lymph node dissection. Clips were applied to the base of the feeding vessels to the lymph nodes. We inspected for any signs of bleeding. There was minimal bleeding. We placed a #32-French anterior chest tube, and a #32-French posterior chest tube. The rib space was closed with #2 Vicryl in an interrupted figure-of-eight fashion. A flat Jackson-Pratt drain, #10 in size, was placed in the subcutaneous flap. The muscle layer was closed with a combination of 2-0 Vicryl followed by 2-0 Vicryl, followed by 4-0 Monocryl in a running subcuticular fashion. Sterile dressing was applied. The instrument and sponge count was correct at the end of the case. The patient tolerated the procedure well and was transferred to the PACU in good condition.
Cardiovascular / Pulmonary
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
NAME OF PROCEDURES,1. Selective coronary angiography.,2. Left heart catheterization.,3. Left ventriculography.,PROCEDURE IN DETAIL: ,The right groin was sterilely prepped and draped in the usual fashion. The area of the right coronary artery was anesthetized with 2% lidocaine and a 4-French sheath was placed. Conscious sedation was obtained using a combination of Versed 1 mg and fentanyl 50 mcg. A left #4, 4-French, Judkins catheter was placed and advanced through the ostium of the left main coronary artery. Because of difficulty positioning the catheter, the catheter was removed and a 6-French sheath was placed and a 6-French #4 left Judkins catheter was placed. This was advanced through the ostium of the left main coronary artery where selective angiograms were performed. Following this, the 4-French right Judkins catheter was placed and angiograms of the right coronary were performed. A pigtail catheter was placed and a left heart catheterization was performed, followed by a left ventriculogram. The left heart pullback was performed. The catheter was removed and a small injection of contrast was given to the sheath. The sheath was removed over a wire and an Angio-Seal was placed. There were no complications. Total contrast media was 200 mL of Optiray 350. Fluoroscopy time 5.3 minutes. Total x-ray dose is 1783 mGy.,HEMODYNAMICS: ,Rhythm is sinus throughout the procedure. LV pressure of 155/22 mmHg, aortic pressure of 160/80 mmHg. LV pullback demonstrates no gradient.,The right coronary artery is a nondominant vessel and free of disease. This also gives rise to the conus branch and two RV free wall branches. The left main has minor plaquing in the inferior aspect measuring no more than 10% to 15%. This vessel then bifurcates into the LAD and circumflex. The circumflex is a large caliber vessel and is dominant. This vessel gives rise to a large first marginal artery, a moderate sized second marginal branch, and additionally gives rise to a large third marginal artery and the PDA. There was a very eccentric and severe stenosis in the proximal circumflex measuring approximately 90% in severity. The origin of the first marginal artery has a severe stenosis measuring approximately 90% in severity. The distal circumflex has a 60% lesion just prior to the origin of the third marginal branch and PDA.,The proximal LAD is ectatic. The LAD gives rise to a large first diagonal artery that has a 90% lesion in its origin and a subtotal occlusion midway down the diagonal. Distal to the origin of this diagonal branch, there is another area of ectasia in the LAD, followed by an area of stenosis that in some views is approximately 50% in severity.,The left ventriculogram demonstrates hypokinesis of the distal half of the inferior wall. The overall ejection fraction is preserved. There is moderate dilatation of the aortic root. The calculated ejection fraction is 63%.,IMPRESSION,1. Left ventricular dysfunction as evidenced by increased left ventricular end diastolic pressure and hypokinesis of the distal inferior wall.,2. Coronary artery disease with high-grade and complex lesion in the proximal portion of the dominant large circumflex coronary artery. There is subtotal stenosis at the origin of the first obtuse marginal artery.,3. A 60% stenosis in the distal circumflex.,4. Ectasia of the proximal left anterior descending with 50% stenosis in the mid left anterior descending.,5. Severe stenosis at the origin of the large diagonal artery and subtotal stenosis in the mid segment of this diagonal branch.
Cardiovascular / Pulmonary
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:,1. Thrombosed left forearm loop fistula graft.,2. Chronic renal failure.,3. Hyperkalemia.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:,1. Thrombosed left forearm loop fistula graft.,2. Chronic renal failure.,3. Hyperkalemia.,PROCEDURE PERFORMED: , Thrombectomy of the left forearm loop graft.,ANESTHESIA: , Local with sedation.,ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS: , Less than 5 cc.,COMPLICATIONS:, None.,OPERATIVE FINDINGS:, The venous outflow was good. There was stenosis in the mid-venous limb of the graft.,INDICATIONS: , The patient is an 81-year-old African-American female who presents with an occluded left forearm loop graft. She was not able to have her dialysis as routine. Her potassium was dramatically elevated at 7 the initial evening of anticipated surgery. Both Surgery and Anesthesia thought this would be too risky to do. Thus, she was given medications to decrease her potassium and a temporary hemodialysis catheter was placed in the femoral vein noted for her to have dialysis that night as well as this morning. This morning her predialysis potassium was 6, and thus she was scheduled for surgery after her dialysis.,PROCEDURE: , The patient was taken to the operative suite and prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion. A transverse incision was made at the region of the venous anastomosis of the graft. Further dissection was carried down to the catheter. The vein appeared to be soft and without thrombus. This outflow did not appear to be significantly impaired. A transverse incision was made with a #11 blade on the venous limb of the graft near the anastomosis. Next, a thrombectomy was done using a #4 Fogarty catheter. Some of the clot and thrombus was removed from the venous limb. The balloon did hang up in the multiple places along the venous limb signifying some degree of stenosis. Once removing most of the clots from the venous limb prior to removing the plug, dilators were passed down the venous limb also indicating the area of stenosis. At this point, we felt the patient would benefit from a curettage of the venous limb of the graft. This was done and subsequent passes with the dilator and the balloon were then very easy and smooth following the curettage. The Fogarty balloon was then passed beyond the clot and the plug. The plug was visualized and inspected. This also gave a good brisk bleeding from the graft. The patient was heparinized and hep saline solution was injected into the venous limb and the angle vascular clamp was applied to the venous limb. Attention was directed up to its anastomosis and the vein. Fogarty balloon and thrombectomy was also performed well enough into this way. There was good venous back bleeding following this. The area was checked for any stenosis with the dilators and none was present. Next, a #6-0 Prolene suture was used in a running fashion to close the graft. Just prior to tying the suture, the graft was allowed to flush to move any debris or air. The suture was also checked at that point for augmentation, which was good. The suture was tied down and the wound was irrigated with antibiotic solution. Next, a #3-0 Vicryl was used to approximate the subcutaneous tissues and a #4-0 undyed Vicryl was used in a running subcuticular fashion to approximate the skin edges. Steri-Strips were applied and the patient was taken to recovery in stable condition. She tolerated the procedure well. She will be discharged from recovery when stable. She is to resume her regular dialysis schedule and present for dialysis tomorrow.
Cardiovascular / Pulmonary
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
CONSTITUTIONAL:, Normal; negative for fever, weight change, fatigue, or aching.,HEENT:, Eyes normal; Negative for glasses, cataracts, glaucoma, retinopathy, irritation, or visual field defects. Ears normal; Negative for hearing or balance problems. Nose normal; Negative for runny nose, sinus problems, or nosebleeds. Mouth normal; Negative for dental problems, dentures, or bleeding gums. Throat normal; Negative for hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, or sore throat.,CARDIOVASCULAR:, Normal; Negative for angina, previous MI, irregular heartbeat, heart murmurs, bad heart valves, palpitations, swelling of feet, high blood pressure, orthopnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, or history of stress test, arteriogram, or pacemaker implantation.,PULMONARY: , Normal; Negative for cough, sputum, shortness of breath, wheezing, asthma, or emphysema.,GASTROINTESTINAL: , Normal; Negative for pain, vomiting, heartburn, peptic ulcer disease, change in stool, rectal pain, hernia, hepatitis, gallbladder disease, hemorrhoids, or bleeding.,GENITOURINARY:, Normal female OR male; Negative for incontinence, UTI, dysuria, hematuria, vaginal discharge, abnormal bleeding, breast lumps, nipple discharge, skin or nipple changes, sexually transmitted diseases, incontinence, yeast infections, or itching.,SKIN: , Normal; Negative for rashes, keratoses, skin cancers, or acne.,MUSCULOSKELETAL: , Normal; Negative for back pain, joint pain, joint swelling, arthritis, joint deformity, problems with ambulation, stiffness, osteoporosis, or injuries.,NEUROLOGIC: , Normal; Negative for blackouts, headaches, seizures, stroke, or dizziness.,PSYCHIATRIC: , Normal; Negative for anxiety, depression, or phobias.,ENDOCRINE:, Normal; Negative for diabetes, thyroid, or problems with cholesterol or hormones.,HEMATOLOGIC/LYMPHATIC: , Normal; Negative for anemia, swollen glands, or blood disorders.,IMMUNOLOGIC: , Negative; Negative for steroids, chemotherapy, or cancer.,VASCULAR:, Normal; Negative for varicose veins, blood clots, atherosclerosis, or leg ulcers.
Consult - History and Phy.
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
Grade II: Atherosclerotic plaques are seen which appear to be causing 40-60% obstruction.,Grade III: Atherosclerotic plaques are seen which appear to be causing greater than 60% obstruction.,Grade IV: The vessel is not pulsating and the artery appears to be totally obstructed with no blood flow in it.,RIGHT CAROTID SYSTEM: , The common carotid artery and bulb area shows mild intimal thickening with no increase in velocity and no evidence for any obstructive disease. The internal carotid artery shows intimal thickening with some mixed plaques, but no increase in velocity and no evidence for any significant obstructive disease. The external carotid artery shows no disease. The vertebral was present and was antegrade.,LEFT CAROTID SYSTEM: , The common carotid artery and bulb area shows mild intimal thickening, but no increase in velocity and no evidence for any significant obstructive disease. the internal carotid artery shows some intimal thickening with mixed plaques, but no increase in velocity and no evidence for any significant obstructive disease. The external carotid artery shows no disease. The vertebral was present and was antegrade.,IMPRESSION:, Bilateral atherosclerotic changes with no evidence for any significant obstructive disease.
Cardiovascular / Pulmonary
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES: , Term pregnancy, nonreassuring fetal heart tracing.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES: , Term pregnancy, nonreassuring fetal heart tracing.,OPERATION:, Primary cesarean section by low-transverse incision.,ANESTHESIA:, Epidural.,ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS: , 450 mL.,COMPLICATIONS: , None.,CONDITION: , Stable.,DRAINS: ,Foley catheter.,INDICATIONS: , The patient is a 39-year-old, G4, para 0-0-3-0, with an EDC of 03/08/2009. The patient began having prodromal symptoms 2 to 3 days prior to presentation. She was seen on 03/09/2007 and a nonstress test was performed. This revealed some spontaneous variable-appearing decelerations. She was given IV hydration. A biophysical profile was obtained, which provided a score of 0/8 with only a 1 cm fluid pocket found. Therefore, she was admitted for further fetal monitoring and evaluation. She had changed her cervix from closed 2 days prior to presentation to 1 cm dilated. She was having somewhat irregular contractions, but with stronger contractions, continued to have decelerations to 50 to 60 beats per minute. Due to these findings, a scalp electrode was placed as well as an IUPC for an amnioinfusion. This relieved the decelerations somewhat. However, over a period of time with strong contractions, she still had bradycardia 40 to 50 beats per minute and developed a late component on the return of the decelerations. Due to this finding, it was evident that the fetal state would not support labor in order to accomplish a vaginal delivery. These findings were reviewed with the patient and recommendation was made for cesarean section delivery. The risks and benefits of this surgery were reviewed, and knowing these facts, the patient gave informed consent.,PROCEDURE: , The patient was taken to the operating room where her epidural anesthesia was reinforced. She was prepped and draped in the usual fashion for the procedure. After adequate epidural level was confirmed, the scalp was utilized to make a transverse incision in the patient's lower abdominal wall. This incision was carried down to the level of the fascia, which was also transversely incised. After adequate hemostasis, the fascia was bluntly and sharply separated up from the underlying rectus muscle. The rectus muscle was separated in midline exposing the peritoneum. The peritoneum was carefully grasped and elevated with hemostats. It was entered in an up and down fashion with Metzenbaum scissors. The bladder blade was placed in the lower pole of the incision to protect the bladder.,The uterus was palpated and inspected. A thin lower uterine segment was noted. The vertex presentation was confirmed. The scalp was then utilized to make a transverse or Kerr incision in the lower uterine wall. Clear fluid was noted upon entering into the amniotic space. At 05:27, a term viable female infant was delivered up through the incision. She had spontaneous respirations. She was given bulb suctioning for clear fluid. Her cord was clamped and cut and she was delivered off the field to Dr. X who was attending. The baby girl was subsequently signed Apgars of 8 at one minute and 9 at five minutes. Her birth weight was found to be 5 pounds and 5 ounces.,The placenta was manually extracted from the endometrial cavity. A ring clamp and two Allis clamps were placed around the margin of the uterine incision for hemostasis. The uterus was delivered up into the operative field. The endometrial cavity was swiped clean with a moist laparotomy pad. The uterine incision was then closed in a two-layered fashion with 0 Vicryl suture, the first layer interlocking and the second layer imbricating. Two additional stitches of 3-0 Vicryl suture were utilized for hemostasis. The uterine incision was noted to be hemostatic upon closure. The uterus was rotated forward, normal tubes and ovaries were noted on both sides. The uterus was then returned to its normal position of the abdominal cavity. The sponge and instrument count was performed for the first time at this point and found to be correct. The pelvis and anterior uterine space was then irrigated with saline solution. It was suctioned dry. A final check of the uterine incision confirmed hemostasis. The rectus muscle was stabilized across the midline with two simple stitches of 0 Vicryl suture. The subcutaneous tissue was then exposed, and the fascia closed with two running lengths of 0 Vicryl suture, beginning in lateral margins and overlapping the midline. The subcutaneous tissue was then irrigated and inspected. No active bleeding was noted. It was closed with a running length of 3-0 plain catgut suture. The skin was then approximated with surgical steel staples. The incision was infiltrated with a 0.5% solution of Marcaine local anesthetic. The incision was cleansed and sterilely dressed.,The patient was transferred to the recovery room in stable condition. The estimated blood loss through the procedure was 450 mL. The sponge and instrument counts were performed two more times during closure and found to be correct each time.
Surgery
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:,1. Right shoulder rotator cuff tear.,2. Glenohumeral rotator cuff arthroscopy.,3. Degenerative joint disease.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:,1. Right shoulder rotator cuff tear.,2. Glenohumeral rotator cuff arthroscopy.,3. Degenerative joint disease.,PROCEDURE PERFORMED: ,Right shoulder hemiarthroplasty.,ANESTHESIA: , General.,ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS: , Approximately 125 cc.,COMPLICATIONS:, None.,COMPONENTS: , A DePuy 10 mm global shoulder system stem was used cemented and a DePuy 44 x 21 mm articulating head was used.,BRIEF HISTORY: ,The patient is an 82-year-old right-hand dominant female who presents for shoulder pain for many years now and affecting her daily living and function and pain is becoming unbearable failing conservative treatment.,PROCEDURE: , The patient was taken to the operative suite, placed on the operative field. Department of Anesthesia administered general anesthetic. Once adequately sedated, the patient was placed in the beach chair position. Care was ensured that she was well positioned, adequately secured and padded. At this point, the right upper extremity was then prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion. A deltopectoral approach was used and taken down to the skin with a #15 blade scalpel.,At this point, blunt dissection with Mayo scissors was used to come to the overlying subscapular tendon and bursal tissue. Any perforating bleeders were cauterized with Bovie to obtain hemostasis. Once the bursa was seen, it was removed with a Rongeur and subscapular tendon could be easily visualized. At this point, the rotator cuff in the subacromial region was evaluated. There was noted to be a large rotator cuff, which was irreparable. There was eburnated bone on the greater tuberosity noted. The articular surface could be visualized. The biceps tendon was intact. There was noted to be diffuse discolored synovium around this as well as some fraying of the tendon in the intraarticular surface. The under surface of the acromion, it was felt there was mild ware on this as well. At this point, the subscapular tendon was then taken off using Bovie cautery and Metzenbaum scissors that was tied with Metzenbaum suture. It was separated from the capsule to have a two layered repair at closure. The capsule was also reflected posterior. At this point, the glenoid surface could be easily visualized. It was evaluated and had good cartilage contact and appeared to be intact. The humeral head was evaluated. There was noted to be ware of the cartilage and eburnated bone particularly in the central portion of the humeral head. At this point, decision was made to proceed with the arthroplasty, since the rotator cuff tear was irreparable and there was significant ware of the humoral head. The arm was adequately positioned. An oscillating saw was used to make the head articular cut. This was done at the margin of the articular surface with the anatomic neck. This was taken down to appropriate level until this articular surface was adequately removed. At this point, the intramedullary canal and cancellous bone could be easily visualized. The opening hand reamers were then used and this was advanced to a size #10. Under direct visualization, this was performed easily. At this point, the 10 x 10 proximal flange cutter was then inserted and impacted into place to cut grooves for the fins. This was then removed. A trial component was then impacted into place, which did fit well and trial heads were then sampled and it was felt that a size 44 x 21 mm head gave us the best fit and appeared adequately secured. It did not appear overstuffed with evidence of excellent range of motion and no impingement. At this point, the trial component was removed. Wound was copiously irrigated and suctioned dry. Cement was then placed with a cement gun into the canal and taken up to the level of the cut. The prosthesis was then inserted into place and held under direct visualization. All excess cement was removed and care was ensured that no cement was left in the posterior aspect of the joint itself. This _______ cement was adequately hard at this point. The final component of the head was impacted into place, secured on the Morris taper and checked, and this was reduced.,The final component was then taken through range of motion and found to have excellent stability and was satisfied with its position. The wound was again copiously irrigated and suctioned dry. At this point, the capsule was then reattached to its insertion site in the anterior portion. Once adequately sutured with #1-Vicryl, attention was directed to the subscapular. The subscapular was advanced superiorly and anchored not only to the biceps tendon region, but also to the top anterior portion of the greater tuberosity. This was opened to allow some type of coverage points of the massive rotator cuff tear. This was secured to the tissue and interosseous sutures with size #2 fiber wire. After this was adequately secured, the wound was again copiously irrigated and suctioned dry. The deltoid fascial split was then repaired using interrupted #2-0 Vicryl, subcutaneous tissue was then approximated using interrupted #24-0 Vicryl, skin was approximated using a running #4-0 Vicryl. Steri-Strips and Adaptic, 4 x 4s, and ABDs were then applied. The patient was then placed in a sling and transferred back to the gurney, reversed by Department of Anesthesia.,DISPOSITION: , The patient tolerated well and transferred to Postanesthesia Care Unit in satisfactory condition.
Orthopedic
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
REASON FOR CONSULT: , I was asked to see this patient with metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer, on hospice with inferior ST-elevation MI.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , The patient from prior strokes has expressive aphasia, is not able to express herself in a clear meaningful fashion. Her daughter who accompanies her is very attentive whom I had met previously during drainage of a malignant hemorrhagic pericardial effusion last month. The patient has been feeling well for the last several weeks, per the daughter, but today per the personal aide, became agitated and uncomfortable at about 2:30 p.m. At about 7 p.m., the patient began vomiting, was noted to be short of breath by her daughter with garbled speech, arms flopping, and irregular head movements. Her daughter called 911 and her symptoms seemed to improve. Then, she began vomiting. When the patient's daughter asked her if she had chest pain, the patient said yes.,She came to the emergency room, an EKG showed inferior ST-elevation MI. I was called immediately and knowing her history, especially, her hospice status with recent hemorrhagic pericardial effusion, I felt thrombolytic was contraindicated and she would not be a candidate for aggressive interventional therapy with PCI/CABG. She was begun after discussion with the oncologist, on heparin drip and has received morphine, nitro, and beta-blocker, and currently states that she is pain free. Repeat EKG shows normalization of her ST elevation in the inferior leads as well as normalization of prior reciprocal changes.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: , Significant for metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer. In early-to-mid December, she had an admission and was found to have a malignant pericardial effusion with tamponade requiring urgent drainage. We did repeat an echo several weeks later and that did not show any recurrence of the pericardial effusion. She is on hospice from the medical history, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, history of multiple CVA.,MEDICATIONS: , Medications as an outpatient:,1. Amiodarone 200 mg once a day.,2. Roxanol concentrate 5 mg three hours p.r.n. pain.,ALLERGIES: ,CODEINE. NO SHRIMP, SEAFOOD, OR DYE ALLERGY.,FAMILY HISTORY: , Negative for cardiac disease.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , She does not smoke cigarettes. She uses alcohol. No use of illicit drugs. She is divorced and lives with her daughter. She is a retired medical librarian from Florida.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: ,Unable to be obtained due to the patient's aphasia.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: , Height 5 feet 3, weight of 106 pounds, temperature 97.1 degrees, blood pressure ranges from 138/82 to 111/87, pulse 61, respiratory rate 22. O2 saturation 100%. On general exam, she is an elderly woman with now marked aphasia, which per her daughter waxes and wanes, was more pronounced and she nods her head up and down when she says the word, no, and conversely, she nods her head side-to-side when she uses the word yes with some discordance in her head gestures with vocalization. HEENT shows the cranium is normocephalic and atraumatic. She has dry mucosal membrane. She now has a right facial droop, which per her daughter is new. Neck veins are not distended. No carotid bruits visible. Skin: Warm, well perfused. Lungs are clear to auscultation anteriorly. No wheezes. Cardiac exam: S1, S2, regular rate. No significant murmurs. PMI is nondisplaced. Abdomen: Soft, nondistended. Extremities: Without edema, on limited exam. Neurological exam seems to show only the right facial droop.,DIAGNOSTIC/LABORATORY DATA: , EKGs as reviewed above. Her last ECG shows normalization of prior ST elevation in the inferior leads with Q waves and first-degree AV block, PR interval 280 milliseconds. Further lab shows sodium 135, potassium 4.2, chloride 98, bicarbonate 26, BUN 9, creatinine 0.8, glucose 162, troponin 0.17, INR 1.27, white blood cell count 1.3, hematocrit 31, platelet count of 179.,Chest x-ray, no significant pericardial effusion.,IMPRESSION: , The patient is a 69-year-old woman with metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer with a recent hemorrhagic pericardial effusion, now admitted with cerebrovascular accident and transient inferior myocardial infarction, which appears to be canalized. I will discuss this in detail with the patient and her daughter, and clearly, her situation is quite guarded with likely poor prognosis, which they are understanding of.,RECOMMENDATIONS:,1. I think it is reasonable to continue heparin, but clearly she would be at risk for hemorrhagic pericardial effusion recurrence.,2. Morphine is appropriate, especially for preload reduction and other comfort measures as appropriate.,3. Would avoid other blood thinners including Plavix, Integrilin, and certainly, she is not a candidate for a thrombolytic with which the patient and her daughter are in agreement with after a long discussion.,Other management as per the medical service. I have discussed the case with Dr. X of the hospitalist service who will be admitting the patient.
Cardiovascular / Pulmonary
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
EXAM: , Cervical, lumbosacral, thoracic spine flexion and extension.,HISTORY: , Back and neck pain.,CERVICAL SPINE,FINDINGS: ,AP, lateral with flexion and extension, and both oblique projections of the cervical spine demonstrate alignment and soft tissue structures to be unremarkable.
Radiology
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES: ,1. Posttraumatic nasal deformity.,2. Nasal obstruction.,3. Nasal valve collapse.,4. Request for cosmetic change with excellent appearance of nose.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:,1. Posttraumatic nasal deformity.,2. Nasal obstruction.,3. Nasal valve collapse.,4. Request for cosmetic change with excellent appearance of nose.,OPERATIVE PROCEDURES:,1. Left ear cartilage graft.,2. Repair of nasal vestibular stenosis using an ear cartilage graft.,3. Cosmetic rhinoplasty.,4. Left inferior turbinectomy.,ANESTHESIA: , General via endotracheal tube.,INDICATIONS FOR OPERATION: , The patient is with symptomatic nasal obstruction and fixed nasal valve collapse following a previous nasal fracture and attempted repair. We discussed with the patient the indications, risks, benefits, alternatives, and complications of the proposed surgical procedure, she had her questions asked and answered. Preoperative imaging was performed in consultation with regard to aesthetic results and communicated via the computerized imager. The patient had questions asked and answered. Informed consent was obtained.,PROCEDURE IN DETAIL: , The patient was taken to the operating room and placed in supine position. The appropriate level of general endotracheal anesthesia was induced. The patient was converted to the lounge chair position, and the nose was anesthetized and vasoconstricted in the usual fashion. Procedure began with an inverted going incision and elevation of the skin of the nose in the submucoperichondrial plane over the medial crural footplates and lower lateral cartilages and up over the dorsum. The septal angle was approached and submucoperichondrial flaps were elevated. Severe nasal septal deviation to the right hand side and evidence of an old fracture with a separate alignment of the cartilaginous nose from the bony nose was encountered. The upper laterals were divided and medial and lateral osteotomies were carried out. Inadequate septal cartilage was noted to be present for use as spreader graft; therefore, left postauricular incision was made, and the conchal bowl cartilage graft was harvested, and it was closed with 3-0 running locking chromic with a sterile cotton ball pressure dressing applied. Ear cartilage graft was then placed to put two spreader grafts on the left and one the right. The two on the left extended all the way up to the caudal tip, the one on the right just primarily the medial wall. It was placed in such a way to correct a caudal dorsal deviation of the nasal tip septum. The upper lateral cartilage was noted to be of the same width and length in size. Yet, the left lower cartilage was scarred and adherent to the upper lateral cartilage. The upper lateral cartilages were noted to be excessive of uneven length with the right being much taller than the left and that was shortened to the same length. The scar bands were released in the lower lateral cartilages to the upper lateral cartilages to allow free mobilization of the lower lateral cartilages. A middle crus stitch was used to unite the domes, and then the nose was projected by suturing the medial crural footplates of the caudal septum in deep projected fashion. Crushed ear cartilage was then placed in the pockets above the spreader grafts in the area of the deficient dorsal nasal height and the lateral nasal sidewall height. The spreader brought an excellent aesthetic appearance to the nose. We left more than 1 cm of dorsal and caudal support for the nasal tip and dorsum height. Mucoperichondrial flaps were closed with 4-0 plain gut suture. The skin was closed with 5-0 chromic and 6-0 fast absorbing gut. Doyle splints were placed on each side of nasal septum and secured with 3-0 nylon and a Denver splint was applied. The patient was awakened in the operating room and taken to the recovery room in good condition.
ENT - Otolaryngology
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: ,Open angle glaucoma OX,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:, Open angle glaucoma OX,PROCEDURE:, Ahmed valve model S2 implant with pericardial reinforcement XXX eye,INDICATIONS: ,This is a XX-year-old (wo)man with glaucoma in the OX eye, uncontrolled by maximum tolerated medical therapy.,PROCEDURE: ,The risks and benefits of glaucoma surgery were discussed at length with the patient including bleeding, infection, reoperation, retinal detachment, diplopia, ptosis, loss of vision, and loss of the eye, corneal hemorrhage, hypotony, elevated pressure, worsening of glaucoma, and corneal edema. Informed consent was obtained. Patient received several sets of drops in his/her XXX eye including Ocuflox and Ocular. (S)He was taken to the operating room where monitored anesthetic care was initiated. Retrobulbar anesthesia was then administered to the XXX eye using a 50:50 mixture of 2% plain lidocaine and 0.05% Marcaine. The XXX eye was then prepped and draped in the usual sterile ophthalmic fashion. A speculum was placed on the eyelids and microscope was brought into position. A #7-0 Vicryl suture was passed through the superotemporal limbus and traction suture was placed at the superotemporal limbus and the eye was rotated infranasally so as to expose the superotemporal conjunctiva. At this point, smooth forceps and Westcott scissors were used to create a 100-degree superotemporal conjunctival peritomy, approximately 2 mm posterior to the superotemporal limbus. This was then dissected anteriorly to the limbus edge and then posteriorly. Steven scissors were then dissected in a superotemporal quadrant between the superior and lateral rectus muscles to provide good exposure. At this point, we primed the Ahmed valve with a #27 gauge cannula using BSS and it was noted to be patent. We then placed Ahmed valve in the superotemporal subconjunctival recess underneath the subtenon space and this was pushed posteriorly. We then measured with calipers so that it was positioned 9 mm posterior to the limbus. The Ahmed valve was then tacked down with #8-0 nylon suture through both fenestrations. We then applied light cautery to the superotemporal episcleral bed. We placed a paracentesis at the temporal position and inflated the anterior chamber with a small amount of Healon. We then used a #23 gauge needle and entered the superotemporal sclera, approximately 1 mm posterior to the limbus into the anterior chamber away from iris and away from cornea. We then trimmed the tube, beveled up in a 30 degree fashion with Vannas scissors, and introduced the tube through the #23 gauge tract into the anterior chamber so that approximately 2-3 mm of tube was extending into the anterior chamber. We burped some of the Healon out of the anterior chamber and filled it with BSS and we felt that the tube was in good position away from the lens, away from the cornea, and away from the iris. We then tacked down the tubes to the sclera with #8-0 Vicryl suture in a figure-of- eight fashion. The pericardium was soaked in gentamicin. We then folded the pericardium 1x1 cm piece onto itself and then placed it over the tube and this was tacked down in all four quadrants to the sclera with #8-0 nylon suture. At this point, we then re-approximated the conjunctiva to its original position and we closed it with an #8-0 Vicryl suture on a TG needle in a running fashion with interrupted locking bites. We then removed the traction suture. At the end of the case, the pupil was round, the chamber was deep, the tube appeared to be well positioned. The remaining portion of the Healon was burped out of the anterior chamber with BSS and the pressure was felt to be adequate. The speculum was removed. Ocuflox and Maxitrol ointment were placed over the eye. Then, an eye patch and shield were placed over the eye. The patient was awakened and taken to the recovery room in stable condition.
Surgery
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES: , Progressive exertional angina, three-vessel coronary artery disease, left main disease, preserved left ventricular function.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:, Progressive exertional angina, three-vessel coronary artery disease, left main disease, preserved left ventricular function.,OPERATIVE PROCEDURE: , Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) x4.,GRAFTS PERFORMED: , LIMA to LAD, left radial artery from the aorta to the PDA, left saphenous vein graft from the aorta sequential to the diagonal to the obtuse marginal.,INDICATIONS FOR PROCEDURE: , The patient is a 74-year-old gentleman, who presented with six-month history of progressively worsening exertional angina. He had a positive stress test and cardiac cath showed severe triple-vessel coronary artery disease including left main disease with preserved LV function. He was advised surgical revascularization of his coronaries.,FINDINGS DURING THE PROCEDURE: ,The aorta was free of any significant plaque in the ascending portion at the sites of cannulation and cross clamp. Left internal mammary artery and saphenous vein grafts were good quality conduits. Radial artery graft was a smaller sized conduit, otherwise good quality. All distal targets showed heavy plaque involvement with calcification present. The smallest target was the PDA, which was about 1.5 mm in size. All the other targets were about 2 mm in size or greater. The patient came off cardiopulmonary bypass without any problems. He was transferred on Neo-Synephrine, nitroglycerin, Precedex drips. Cross clamp time was 102 minutes, bypass time was 120 minutes.,DETAILS OF THE PROCEDURE: ,The patient was brought into the operating room and laid supine on the table. After he had been interfaced with the appropriate monitors, general endotracheal anesthesia was induced and invasive monitoring lines including right IJ triple-lumen catheter and Cordis catheter, right radial A-line, Foley catheter, TEE probes were placed and interfaced appropriately. The patient was then prepped and draped from chin to bilateral ankles including the left forearm in the usual sterile fashion. Preoperative checkup of the left forearm has revealed good collateral filling from the ulnar with the radial occluded thus indicating good common arch and thus left radial artery was suitable for harvest.,After prepping and draping the patient from the chin to bilateral ankles including left forearm in the usual sterile fashion, proper time-out was conducted and site identification was performed, and subsequently incision was made overlying the sternum and median sternotomy was performed. Left internal mammary artery was taken down. Simultaneously, left forearm radial artery was harvested using endoscopic harvesting techniques. Simultaneously, endoscopic left leg saphenous vein was harvested using endoscopic minimally invasive techniques. Subsequent to harvest, the incisions were closed in layers during the course of the procedure.,Heparin was given. Pericardium was opened and suspended. During the takedown of the left internal mammary artery, it was noted that the left pleural space was globally softened and left lung was adherent to the chest wall and mediastinum globally. Only a limited dissection was performed to free up the lung from the mediastinal structures to accommodate the left internal mammary artery.,Pericardium was opened and suspended. Pursestring sutures were placed. Aortic and venous as well as antegrade and retrograde cardioplegia cannulation was performed and the patient was placed on cardiopulmonary bypass. With satisfactory flow, the aorta was cross clamped and the heart was arrested using a combination of antegrade and retrograde cold blood cardioplegia. An initial dose of about 1500 mL was given and this was followed by intermittent doses given both antegrade and retrograde throughout the procedure to maintain a good arrest and to protect the heart.,PDA was exposed first. The right coronary artery was calcified along its course all the way to its terminal bifurcation. Even in the PDA, calcification was noted in a spotty fashion. Arteriotomy on the PDA was performed in a soft area and 1.5 probe was noted to be accommodated in both directions. End radial to side PDA anastomosis was constructed using running 7-0 Prolene. Next, the posterolateral obtuse marginal was exposed. Arteriotomy was performed. An end saphenous vein to side obtuse marginal anastomosis was constructed using running 7-0 Prolene. This graft was then apposed to the diagonal and corresponding arteriotomy and venotomies were performed and a diamond shaped side-to-side anastomosis was constructed using running 7-0 Prolene. Next, a slit was made in the left side of the pericardium and LIMA was accommodated in the slit on its way to the LAD. LAD was exposed. Arteriotomy was performed. An end LIMA to side LAD anastomosis was constructed using running 7-0 Prolene. LIMA was tacked down to the epicardium securely utilizing its fascial pedicle.,Two stab incisions were made in the ascending aorta and enlarged using 4-mm punch. Two proximal anastomosis were constructed between the proximal end of the saphenous vein graft and the side of the aorta, and the proximal end of the radial artery graft and the side of the aorta separately using running 6-0 Prolene. The patient was given terminal dose of warm retrograde followed by antegrade cardioplegia during which de-airing maneuvers were performed. Following this, the aortic cross clamp was removed and the heart was noted to resume spontaneous coordinated contractile activity. Temporary V-pacing wires were placed. Blake drains were placed in the left chest, the right chest, as well as in the mediastinum. Left chest Blake drain was placed just in the medial section where dissection had been performed. After an adequate period of rewarming during which time, temporary V-pacing wires were also placed, the patient was successfully weaned off cardiopulmonary bypass without any problems. With satisfactory hemodynamics, good LV function on TEE and baseline EKG, heparin was reversed using protamine. Decannulation was performed after volume resuscitation. Hemostasis was assured. Mediastinal and pericardial fat and pericardium were loosely reapproximated in the midline and chest was closed in layers using interrupted stainless steel wires to reappose the two sternal halves, heavy Vicryl for musculofascial closure, and Monocryl for subcuticular skin closure. Dressings were applied. The patient was transferred to the ICU in stable condition. He tolerated the procedure well. All counts were correct at the termination of the procedure. Cross clamp time was 102 minutes. Bypass time was 120 minutes. The patient was transferred on Neo-Synephrine, nitroglycerin, and Precedex drips.
Surgery
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
ADMITTING DIAGNOSES:, Hiatal hernia, gastroesophageal reflux disease reflux.,DISCHARGE DIAGNOSES:, Hiatal hernia, gastroesophageal reflux disease reflux.,SECONDARY DIAGNOSIS: , Postoperative ileus.,PROCEDURES DONE: , Hiatal hernia repair and Nissen fundoplication revision.,BRIEF HISTORY: , The patient is an 18-year-old male who has had a history of a Nissen fundoplication performed six years ago for gastric reflux. Approximately one year ago, he was involved in a motor vehicle accident and CT scan at that time showed that he had a hiatal hernia. Over the past year, this has caused him an increasing number of problems, including chest pain when he eats, and shortness of breath after large meals. He is also having reflux symptoms again. He presents to us for repair of the hiatal hernia and revision of the Nissen fundoplication.,HOSPITAL COURSE: , Mr. A was admitted to the adolescent floor by Brenner Children's Hospital after his procedure. He was stable at that time. He did complain of some nausea. However, he did not have any vomiting at that time. He had an NG tube in and was n.p.o. He also had a PCA for pain management as well as Toradol. On postoperative day #1, he complained of not being able to urinate, so a Foley catheter was placed. Over the next several days, his hospital course proceeded as follows. He continued to complain of some nausea; however, he did not ever have any vomiting. Eventually, the Foley catheter was discontinued and he had excellent urine output without any complications. He ambulated frequently. He remained n.p.o. for three days. He also had the NG tube in during that time. On postoperative day #4, he began to have some flatus, and the NG tube was discontinued. He was advanced to a liquid diet and tolerated this without any complications. At this time, he was still using the PCA for pain control. However, he was using it much less frequently than on days #1 and #2 postoperatively. After tolerating the full liquid diet without any complications, he was advanced to a soft diet and his pain medications were transitioned to p.o. medications rather than the PCA. The PCA was discontinued. He tolerated the soft diet without any complications and continued to have flatus frequently. On postoperative day #6, it was determined that he was stable for discharge to home as he was taking p.o. without any complications. His pain was well controlled with p.o. pain medications. He was passing gas frequently, had excellent urine output, and was ambulating frequently without any issues.,DISCHARGE CONDITION:, Stable.,DISPOSITION: , Discharged to home.,DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS: , The patient was discharged to home with instructions for maintaining a soft diet. It was also recommended that he does not drink any soda postoperatively. He is instructed to keep his incision site clean and dry and it was also recommended that he avoid any heavy lifting. He will be able to attend school when it starts in a few weeks. However, he is not going to be able to play football in the near future. He was given prescription for pain medication upon discharge. He is instructed to contact Pediatric Surgery if he has any fevers, any nausea and vomiting, any chest pain, any constipation, or any other concerns.
Discharge Summary
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
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Office Notes
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PSYCHOSOCIAL DONOR EVALUATION,Following questions are mostly involved in a psychosocial donor evaluation:,A. DECISION TO DONATE,What is your understanding of the recipient's illness and why a transplant is needed?,When and how did the subject of donation arise?,What was the recipient's reaction to your offer?,What are your family's feelings about your being a donor?,How did you arrive at the decision to be a donor?,How would your family and friends react if you decided not to be a donor?,How would you feel if you cannot be the donor for any reason?,What is your relationship to the recipient?,How will your relationship with the recipient change if you donate your kidney?,Will your being a donor affect any other relationships in your life?,B. TRANSPLANT ISSUES,Do you have an understanding of the process of transplant?,Do you understand the risk of rejection of your kidney by the recipient at some point after transplant?,Have you thought about how you might feel if the kidney/liver is rejected?,Do you have any doubts or concerns about donating?,Do you understand that there will be pain and soreness after the transplant?,What are your expectations about your recuperation?,Do you need to speak further to any of the transplant team members?,C. MEDICAL HISTORY,What previous illnesses or surgeries have you had? ,Are you currently on any medications?,Have you ever spoken with a counselor, a therapist or a psychiatrist?,Do you smoke?,In a typical week, how many drinks do you consume? What drink do you prefer?,What kinds of recreational drugs have you tried? Have you used any recently?,D. FAMILY AND SUPPORT SYSTEM,With whom do you live? ,If you are in a relationship:,- length of the relationship: ,- name of spouse/partner: ,- age and health of spouse/partner: ,- children: ,E. POST-SURGICAL PLANS,With whom will you stay after discharge? ,What is your current occupation: ,Do you have the support of your employer?
Psychiatry / Psychology
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
EXAM: , Ultrasound examination of the scrotum.,REASON FOR EXAM: , Scrotal pain.,FINDINGS: ,Duplex and color flow imaging as well as real time gray-scale imaging of the scrotum and testicles was performed. The left testicle measures 5.1 x 2.8 x 3.0 cm. There is no evidence of intratesticular masses. There is normal Doppler blood flow. The left epididymis has an unremarkable appearance. There is a trace hydrocele.,The right testicle measures 5.3 x 2.4 x 3.2 cm. The epididymis has normal appearance. There is a trace hydrocele. No intratesticular masses or torsion is identified. There is no significant scrotal wall thickening.,IMPRESSION: ,Trace bilateral hydroceles, which are nonspecific, otherwise unremarkable examination.
Radiology
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
CHIEF COMPLAINT:, Questionable foreign body, right nose. Belly and back pain. ,SUBJECTIVE: , Mr. ABC is a 2-year-old boy, who is brought in by parents, stating that the child keeps complaining of belly and back pain. This does not seem to be slowing him down. They have not noticed any change in his urine or bowels. They have not noted him to have any fevers or chills or any other illness. They state he is otherwise acting normally. He is eating and drinking well. He has not had any other acute complaints, although they have noted a foul odor coming from his nose. Apparently, he was seen here a few weeks ago for a foreign body in the right nose, which was apparently a piece of cotton; this was removed and placed on antibiotics. His nose got better and then started to become malodorous again. Mother restarted him on the remainder of the antibiotics and they are also stating that they think there is something still in there. Otherwise, he has not had any runny nose, earache, no sore throat. He has not had any cough, congestion. He has been acting normally. Eating and drinking okay. No other significant complaints. He has not had any pain with bowel movement or urination, nor have they noted him to be more frequently urinating, then again he is still on a diaper.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: , Otherwise negative.,ALLERGIES: , No allergies.,MEDICATIONS: , No medications other than recent amoxicillin.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , Parents do smoke around the house.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: , VITAL SIGNS: Stable. He is afebrile.,GENERAL: This is a well-nourished, well-developed 2-year-old little boy, who is appearing very healthy, normal for his stated age, pleasant, cooperative, in no acute distress, looks very healthy, afebrile and nontoxic in appearance.,HEENT: TMs, canals are normal. Left naris normal. Right naris, there is some foul odor as well as questionable purulent drainage. Examination of the nose, there was a foreign body noted, which was the appearance of a cotton ball in the right nose, that was obviously infected and malodorous. This was removed and reexamination of the nose was done and there was absolutely no foreign body left behind or residual. There was some erythema. No other purulent drainage noted. There was some bloody drainage. This was suctioned and all mucous membranes were visualized and are negative.,NECK: Without lymphadenopathy. No other findings.,HEART: Regular rate and rhythm.,LUNGS: Clear to auscultation.,ABDOMEN: His abdomen is entirely benign, soft, nontender, nondistended. Bowel sounds active. No organomegaly or mass noted.,BACK: Without any findings. Diaper area normal.,GU: No rash or infections. Skin is intact.,ED COURSE: , He also had a P-Bag placed, but did not have any urine. Therefore, a straight catheter was done, which was done with ease without complication and there was no leukocytes noted within the urine. There was a little bit of blood from catheterization but otherwise normal urine. X-ray noted some stool within the vault. Child is acting normally. He is jumping up and down on the bed without any significant findings.,ASSESSMENT:,1. Infected foreign body, right naris.,2. Mild constipation.,PLAN:, As far as the abdominal pain is concerned, they are to observe for any changes. Return if worse, follow up with the primary care physician. The right nose, I will place the child on amoxicillin 125 per 5 mL, 1 teaspoon t.i.d. Return as needed and observe for more foreign bodies. I suspect, the child had placed this cotton ball in his nose again after the first episode.
Emergency Room Reports
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
TITLE OF OPERATION:, Mediastinal exploration and delayed primary chest closure.,INDICATION FOR SURGERY:, The patient is a 12-day-old infant who has undergone a modified stage I Norwood procedure with a Sano modification. The patient experienced an unexplained cardiac arrest at the completion of the procedure, which required institution of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for more than two hours following discontinuation of cardiopulmonary bypass. The patient has been successfully resuscitated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and was decannulated 48 hours ago. She did not meet the criteria for delayed primary chest closure.,PREOP DIAGNOSIS: , Open chest status post modified stage I Norwood procedure.,POSTOP DIAGNOSIS: , Open chest status post modified stage I Norwood procedure.,ANESTHESIA:, General endotracheal.,COMPLICATIONS:, None.,FINDINGS: , No evidence of intramediastinal purulence or hematoma. At completion of the procedure no major changes in hemodynamic performance.,DETAILS OF THE PROCEDURE: , After obtaining informed consent, the patient was brought to the room, placed on the operating room table in supine position. Following the administration of general endotracheal anesthesia, the chest was prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion and all the chest drains were removed. The chest was then prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion and previously placed segmental AlloDerm was removed. The mediastinum was then thoroughly irrigated with diluted antibiotic irrigation and both pleural cavities suctioned. Through a separate incision and another 15-French Blake drain was inserted and small titanium clips were utilized to mark the rightward aspect of the RV-PA connection as well as inferior most aspect of the ventriculotomy. The pleural spaces were opened widely and the sternum was then spilled with vancomycin paste and closed the sternum with steel wires. The subcutaneous tissue and skin were closed in layers. There was no evidence of significant increase in central venous pressure or desaturation. The patient tolerated the procedure well. Sponge and needle counts were correct times 2 at the end of the procedure. The patient was transferred to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit shortly thereafter in critical but stable condition.,I was the surgical attending present in the operating room in charge of the surgical procedure throughout the entire length of the case.
Surgery
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: ,Clinical stage Ta Nx Mx transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Clinical stage Ta Nx Mx transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder.,TITLE OF OPERATION: , Cystoscopy, transurethral resection of medium bladder tumor (4.0 cm in diameter), and direct bladder biopsy.,ANESTHESIA: , General laryngeal mask.,INDICATIONS: , This patient is a 59-year-old white male, who had an initial occurrence of a transitional cell carcinoma 5 years back. He was found to have a new tumor last fall, and cystoscopy in November showed Ta papillary-appearing lesion inside the bladder neck anteriorly. The patient had coronary artery disease and required revascularization, which occurred at the end of December prior to the tumor resection. He is fully recovered and cleared by Cardiology and taken to the operating room at this time for TURBT.,FINDINGS: , Cystoscopy of the anterior and posterior urethra was within normal limits. From 12 o'clock to 4 o'clock inside the bladder neck, there was a papillary tumor with some associated blood clot. This was completely resected. There was an abnormal dysplastic area in the left lateral wall that was biopsied, and the remainder of the bladder mucosa appeared normal. The ureteral orifices were in the orthotopic location. Prostate was 15 g and benign on rectal examination, and there was no induration of the bladder.,PROCEDURE IN DETAIL: , The patient was brought to the cystoscopy suite, and after adequate general laryngeal mask anesthesia obtained, placed in the dorsal lithotomy position and his perineum and genitalia were sterilely prepped and draped in usual fashion. He had been given oral ciprofloxacin for prophylaxis. Rectal bimanual examination was performed with the findings described. Cystourethroscopy was performed with a #23-French ACMI panendoscope and 70-degree lens with the findings described. A barbotage urine was obtained for cytology. The cystoscope was removed and a #24-French continuous flow resectoscope sheath was introduced over visual obturator and cold cup biopsy forceps introduced. Several biopsies were taken from the tumor and sent to the tumor bank. I then introduced the Iglesias resectoscope element and resected all the exophytic tumor and the lamina propria. Because of the Ta appearance, I did not intentionally dissect deeper into the muscle. Complete hemostasis was obtained. All the chips were removed with an Ellik evacuator. Using the cold cup biopsy forceps, biopsy was taken from the dysplastic area in the left bladder and hemostasis achieved. The irrigant was clear. At the conclusion of the procedure, the resectoscope was removed and a #24-French Foley catheter was placed for efflux of clear irrigant. The patient was then returned to the supine position, awakened, extubated, and taken on a stretcher to the recovery room in satisfactory condition.
Surgery
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
REASON FOR CONSULTATION:, Breast reconstruction post mastectomy.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , The patient is a 51-year-old lady, who had gone many years without a mammogram when she discovered a lump in her right breast early in February of this year. She brought this to the attention of her primary care doctor and she soon underwent ultrasound and mammogram followed by needle biopsy, which revealed that there was breast cancer. This apparently was positive in two separate locations within the suspicious area. She also underwent MRI, which suggested that there was significant size to the area involved. Her contralateral left breast appeared to be uninvolved. She has had consultation with Dr. ABC and they are currently in place to perform a right mastectomy.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: , Positive for hypertension, which is controlled on medications. She is a nonsmoker and engages in alcohol only moderately.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: , Surgical history includes uterine fibroids, some kind of cyst excision on her foot, and cataract surgery.,ALLERGIES: , None known.,MEDICATIONS: , Lipitor, ramipril, Lasix, and potassium.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: , On examination, the patient is a healthy looking 51-year-old lady, who is moderately overweight. Breast exam reveals significant breast hypertrophy bilaterally with a double D breast size and significant shoulder grooving from her bra straps. There are no any significant scars on the right breast as she has only undergone needle biopsy at this point. Exam also reveals abdomen where there is moderate excessive fat, but what I consider a good morphology for a potential TRAM flap.,IMPRESSION:, A 51-year-old lady for mastectomy on the right side, who is interested in the possibility of breast reconstruction. We discussed the breast reconstruction options in some detail including immediate versus delayed reconstruction and autologous tissue versus implant reconstruction. I think for a lady of this physical size and breast morphology that the likelihood of getting a good result with a tissue expander reconstruction is rather slim. A further complicating factor is the fact that she may well be undergoing radiation after her mastectomy. I would think this would make a simple tissue expander reconstruction virtually beyond the balance of consideration. I have occasionally gotten away with tissue expanders with reasonable results in irradiated patients when they are thinner and smaller breasted, but in a heavier lady with large breasts, I think it virtually deemed to failure. We therefore, mostly confine our discussion to the relative merits of TRAM flap breast reconstruction and latissimus dorsi reconstruction with implant. In either case, the contralateral breast reduction would be part of the overall plan., ,The patient understands that the TRAM flap although not much more lengthy of a procedure is a little comfortable recovery. Since we are sacrificing a rectus abdominus muscle that can be more discomfort and difficulties in healing both due to it being a respiratory muscle and to its importance in sitting up and getting out of bed. In any case, she does prefer this option in order to avoid the need for an implant. We discussed pros and cons of the surgery, including the risks such as infection, bleeding, scarring, hernia, or bulging of the donor site, seroma of the abdomen, and fat necrosis or even the skin slough in the abdomen. We also discussed some of the potential flap complications including partial or complete necrosis of the TRAM flap itself.,PLAN: , The patient is definitely interested in undergoing TRAM flap reconstruction. At the moment, we are planning to do it as an immediate reconstruction at the time of the mastectomy. For this reason, I have made arrangements to do initial vascular delay procedure within the next couple of days. We may cancel this if the chance of postoperative irradiation is high. If this is the case, I think we can do a better job on the reconstruction if we defer it. The patient understands this and will proceed according to the recommendations from Dr. ABC and from the oncologist.
Consult - History and Phy.
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES,1. Right buccal space abscess/cellulitis.,2. Nonrestorable caries teeth #1, #29, and #32.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES,1. Right buccal space abscess/cellulitis.,2. Nonrestorable caries teeth #1, #29, and #32.,PROCEDURE,1. Incision and drainage of right buccal space abscess.,2. Extraction of teeth #1, #29, and #32.,ANESTHESIA,GETA,EBL,20 mL.,IV FLUIDS,900 mL.,URINE OUTPUT,Not measured.,COMPLICATIONS,None.,SPECIMENS,1. Aerobic culture was sent from the right buccal space abscess/cellulitis.,2. Anaerobic culture from the same space was also obtained.,PROCEDURE IN DETAIL,The patient was identified in the appropriate holding area and transported to #13. The patient was intubated by anesthesia orotracheally using a #7 ET tube. The patient was induced in effective sleep using a propofol and gas inhalation anesthetics. Following intubation, the patient's mouth was cleaned with chlorhexidine and a toothbrush following placement of a throat pack. At that point, approximately 5 mL of 2% lidocaine with 1:20,000 epinephrine was injected for a right inferior alveolar block, as well as local infiltration in the right long buccal nerve area as well as the right cheek area. Local infiltration also was done near the tooth #32. At this point, a periosteal elevator was used to loosen up the gingival tissue of the teeth #1, #29, and #32; and all 3 teeth were extracted using simple extraction, using elevators and forceps. In addition, the previous Penrose drain was removed by removing the suture, and the incision that was used for I&D on the previous day was extended laterally. A hemostat was used to puncture through to the right buccal space. Approximately, 2.5 to 3 mL of purulence was drained, and that was used for Gram stain and culture, as mentioned above. Following copious irrigation of the area, following the extraction and following the incision and drainage, 2 quarter-inch Penrose drains were placed in the anterior as well as the posterior section of the incision into the buccal space. At this point copious irrigation was done again, the throat pack was removed, and the procedure was ended. Note that the patient was extubated without incident. Dr. B was present for all critical aspects of patient care.
Dentistry
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
GENERAL: , Vital signs and temperature as documented in nursing notes. The patient appears stated age and is adequately developed.,EYES:, Pupils are equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation. Lids and conjunctivae reveal no gross abnormality.,ENT: ,Hearing appears adequate. No obvious asymmetry or deformity of the ears and nose.,NECK: , Trachea midline. Symmetric with no obvious deformity or mass; no thyromegaly evident.,RESPIRATORY:, The patient has normal and symmetric respiratory effort. Lungs are clear to auscultation.,CARDIOVASCULAR: , S1, S2 without significant murmur.,ABDOMEN: , Abdomen is flat, soft, nontender. Bowel sounds are active. No masses or pulsations present.,EXTREMITIES: , Extremities reveal no remarkable dependent edema or varicosities.,MUSCULOSKELETAL: ,The patient is ambulatory with normal and symmetric gait. There is adequate range of motion without significant pain or deformity.,SKIN: , Essentially clear with no significant rash or lesions. Adequate skin turgor.,NEUROLOGICAL: , No acute focal neurologic changes.,PSYCHIATRIC:, Mental status, judgment and affect are grossly intact and normal for age.
Office Notes
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
SUBJECTIVE:, This is a 56-year-old female who comes in for a dietary consultation for hyperlipidemia, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease and weight reduction. The patient states that her husband has been diagnosed with high blood cholesterol as well. She wants some support with some dietary recommendations to assist both of them in healthier eating. The two of them live alone now, and she is used to cooking for large portions. She is having a hard time adjusting to preparing food for the two of them. She would like to do less food preparation, in fact. She is starting a new job this week.,OBJECTIVE:, Her reported height is 5 feet 4 inches. Today’s weight was 170 pounds. BMI is approximately 29. A diet history was obtained. I instructed the patient on a 1200 calorie meal plan emphasizing low-saturated fat sources with moderate amounts of sodium as well. Information on fast food eating was supplied, and additional information on low-fat eating was also supplied.,ASSESSMENT:, The patient’s basal energy expenditure is estimated at 1361 calories a day. Her total calorie requirement for weight maintenance is estimated at 1759 calories a day. Her diet history reflects that she is making some very healthy food choices on a regular basis. She does emphasize a lot of fruits and vegetables, trying to get a fruit or a vegetable or both at most meals. She also is emphasizing lower fat selections. Her physical activity level is moderate at this time. She is currently walking for 20 minutes four or five days out of the week but at a very moderate pace with a friend. We reviewed the efforts at weight reduction identifying 3500 calories in a pound of body fat and the need to gradually and slowly chip away at this number on a long-term basis for weight reduction. We discussed the need to reduce calories from what her current patterns are and to hopefully increase physical activity slightly as well. We discussed menu selection, as well as food preparation techniques. The patient appears to have been influenced by the current low-carb, high-protein craze and had really limited her food selections based on that. I was able to give her some more room for variety including some moderate portions of potatoes, pasta and even on occasion breading her meat as long as she prepares it in a low-fat fashion which was discussed.,PLAN:, Recommend the patient increase the intensity and the duration of her physical activity with a goal of 30 minutes five days a week working at a brisk walk. Recommend the patient reduce calories by 500 daily to support a weight loss of one pound a week. This translates into a 1200-calorie meal plan. I encouraged the patient to keep food records in order to better track calories consumed. I recommended low fat selections and especially those that are lower in saturated fats. Emphasis would be placed on moderating portions of meat and having more moderate snacks between meals as well. This was a one-hour consultation. I provided my name and number should additional needs arise.
Consult - History and Phy.
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: This is a 91-year-old female who was brought in by family. Apparently, she was complaining that she felt she might have been poisoned at her care facility. The daughter who accompanied the patient states that she does not think anything is actually wrong, but she became extremely agitated and she thinks that is the biggest problem with the patient right now. The patient apparently had a little bit of dry heaves, but no actual vomiting. She had just finished eating dinner. No one else in the facility has been ill.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: Remarkable for previous abdominal surgeries. She has a pacemaker. She has a history of recent collarbone fracture.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: Very difficult to get from the patient herself. She seems to deny any significant pain or discomfort, but really seems not particularly intent on letting me know what is bothering her. She initially stated that everything was wrong, but could not specify any specific complaints. Denies chest pain, back pain, or abdominal pain. Denies any extremity symptoms or complaints.,SOCIAL HISTORY: The patient is a nonsmoker. She is accompanied here with daughter who brought her over here. They were visiting the patient when this episode occurred.,MEDICATIONS: Please see list.,ALLERGIES: NONE.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: VITAL SIGNS: The patient is afebrile, actually has a very normal vital signs including normal pulse oximetry at 99% on room air. GENERAL: The patient is an elderly frail looking little lady lying on the gurney. She is awake, alert, and not really wanted to answer most of the questions I asked her. She does have a tremor with her mouth, which the daughter states has been there for "many years". HEENT: Eye exam is unremarkable. Oral mucosa is still moist and well hydrated. Posterior pharynx is clear. NECK: Supple. LUNGS: Actually clear with good breath sounds. There are no wheezes, no rales, or rhonchi. Good air movement. CARDIAC: Without murmur. ABDOMEN: Soft. I do not elicit any tenderness. There is no abdominal distention. Bowel sounds are present in all quadrants. SKIN: Skin is without rash or petechiae. There is no cyanosis. EXTREMITIES: No evidence of any trauma to the extremities.,EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT COURSE: I had a long discussion with the family and they would like the patient receive something for agitation, so she was given 0.5 mg of Ativan intramuscularly. After about half an hour, I came back to talk to the patient and the family, the patient states that she feels better. Family states she seems more calm. They do not want to pursue any further workup at this time.,IMPRESSION: ACUTE EPISODE OF AGITATION.,PLAN: At this time, I had reviewed the patient's records and it is not particularly enlightening as to what could have triggered off this episode. The patient herself has good vital signs. She does not seem to have any specific acute process going on and seemed to feel comfortable after the Ativan was given, a small quantity was given to the patient. Family and daughter specifically did not want to pursue any workup at this point, which at this point I think is reasonable and we will have her follow up with ABC. She is discharged in stable condition.
Consult - History and Phy.
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
TITLE OF OPERATION:, Mediastinal exploration and delayed primary chest closure.,INDICATION FOR SURGERY:, The patient is a 12-day-old infant who has undergone a modified stage I Norwood procedure with a Sano modification. The patient experienced an unexplained cardiac arrest at the completion of the procedure, which required institution of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for more than two hours following discontinuation of cardiopulmonary bypass. The patient has been successfully resuscitated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and was decannulated 48 hours ago. She did not meet the criteria for delayed primary chest closure.,PREOP DIAGNOSIS: , Open chest status post modified stage I Norwood procedure.,POSTOP DIAGNOSIS: , Open chest status post modified stage I Norwood procedure.,ANESTHESIA:, General endotracheal.,COMPLICATIONS:, None.,FINDINGS: , No evidence of intramediastinal purulence or hematoma. At completion of the procedure no major changes in hemodynamic performance.,DETAILS OF THE PROCEDURE: , After obtaining informed consent, the patient was brought to the room, placed on the operating room table in supine position. Following the administration of general endotracheal anesthesia, the chest was prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion and all the chest drains were removed. The chest was then prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion and previously placed segmental AlloDerm was removed. The mediastinum was then thoroughly irrigated with diluted antibiotic irrigation and both pleural cavities suctioned. Through a separate incision and another 15-French Blake drain was inserted and small titanium clips were utilized to mark the rightward aspect of the RV-PA connection as well as inferior most aspect of the ventriculotomy. The pleural spaces were opened widely and the sternum was then spilled with vancomycin paste and closed the sternum with steel wires. The subcutaneous tissue and skin were closed in layers. There was no evidence of significant increase in central venous pressure or desaturation. The patient tolerated the procedure well. Sponge and needle counts were correct times 2 at the end of the procedure. The patient was transferred to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit shortly thereafter in critical but stable condition.,I was the surgical attending present in the operating room in charge of the surgical procedure throughout the entire length of the case.
Pediatrics - Neonatal
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PROCEDURE: , Bilateral L5, S1, S2, and S3 radiofrequency ablation.,INDICATION: , Sacroiliac joint pain.,INFORMED CONSENT: , The risks, benefits and alternatives of the procedure were discussed with the patient. The patient was given opportunity to ask questions regarding the procedure, its indications and the associated risks.,The risk of the procedure discussed include infection, bleeding, allergic reaction, dural puncture, headache, nerve injuries, spinal cord injury, and cardiovascular and CNS side effects with possible of vascular entry of medications. I also informed the patient of potential side effects or reactions to the medications potentially used during the procedure including sedatives, narcotics, nonionic contrast agents, anesthetics, and corticosteroids.,The patient was informed both verbally and in writing. The patient understood the informed consent and desired to have the procedure performed.,PROCEDURE: , Oxygen saturation and vital signs were monitored continuously throughout the procedure. The patient remained awake throughout the procedure in order to interact and give feedback. The x-ray technician was supervised and instructed to operate the fluoroscopy machine.,The patient was placed in a prone position on the treatment table with a pillow under the chest and head rotated. The skin over and surrounding the treatment area was cleaned with Betadine. The area was covered with sterile drapes, leaving a small window opening for needle placement. Fluoroscopy was used to identify the bony landmarks of the sacrum and the sacroiliac joints and the planned needle approach. The skin, subcutaneous tissue, and muscle within the planned approach were anesthetized with 1% Lidocaine.,With fluoroscopy, a 20 gauge 10-mm bent Teflon coated needle was gently guided into the groove between the SAP and the sacrum for the dorsal ramus of L5 and the lateral border of the posterior sacral foramen, for the lateral branches of S1, S2, and S3. Also, fluoroscopic views were used to ensure proper needle placement.,The following technique was used to confirm correct placement. Motor stimulation was applied at 2 Hz with 1 millisecond duration. No extremity movement was noted at less than 2 volts. Following this, the needle trocar was removed and a syringe containing 1% lidocaine was attached. At each level, after syringe aspiration with no blood return, 0.5 mL of 1% lidocaine was injected to anesthetize the lateral branch and the surrounding tissue. After completion, a lesion was created at that level with a temperature of 80 degrees for 90 seconds.,All injected medications were preservative free. Sterile technique was used throughout the procedure.,ADDITIONAL DETAILS: ,None.,COMPLICATIONS: , None.,DISCUSSION: , Post-procedure vital signs and oximetry were stable. The patient was discharged with instructions to ice the injection site as needed for 15-20 minutes as frequently as twice per hour for the next day and to avoid aggressive activities for 1 day. The patient was told to resume all medications. The patient was told to be in relative rest for 1 day but then could resume all normal activities.,The patient was instructed to seek immediate medical attention for shortness of breath, chest pain, fever, chills, increased pain, weakness, sensory or motor changes, or changes in bowel or bladder function.,Follow up appointment was made at PM&R Spine Clinic in approximately one to two weeks.
Surgery
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
REASON FOR CONSULT: , Substance abuse.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , The patient is a 42-year-old white male with a history of seizures who was brought to the ER in ABCD by his sister following cocaine and nitrous oxide use. The patient says he had been sober from any illicit substance for 15 months prior to most recent binge, which occurred approximately 2 days ago. The patient is unable to provide accurate history as to amount use in this most recent binge or time period it was used over. The patient had not used cocaine for 15 years prior to most recent usage but had used alcohol and nitrous oxide up until 15 months ago. The patient says he was depressed and agitated. He says he used cocaine by snorting and nitrous oxide but denies other drug usage. He says he experienced visual hallucinations while intoxicated, but has not had hallucinations since being in the hospital. The patient states he has had cocaine-induced seizures several times in the past but is not able to provide an accurate history as to the time period of the seizure. The patient denies suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, auditory hallucinations, visual hallucinations, or tactile hallucinations. The patient is A&O x3.,PAST PSYCHIATRIC HISTORY:, Substance abuse as per HPI. The patient went to a well sober for 15 months.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:, Seizures.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY:, Shoulder injury.,SOCIAL HISTORY:, The patient lives alone in an apartment uses prior to sobriety 15 months ago. He was a binge drinker, although unable to provide detail about frequency of binges. The patient does not work since brother became ill 3 months ago when he quit his job to care for him.,FAMILY HISTORY:, None reported.,MEDICATIONS OUTPATIENT:, Seroquel 100 mg p.o. daily for insomnia.,MEDICATIONS INPATIENT:,1. Gabapentin 300 mg q.8h.,2. Seroquel 100 mg p.o. q.h.s.,3. Seroquel 25 mg p.o. q.8h. p.r.n.,4. Phenergan 12.5 mg IV q.4h. p.r.n.,5. Acetaminophen 650 mg q.4h. p.r.n.,6. Esomeprazole 40 mg p.o. daily. ,MENTAL STATUS EXAMINATION: , The patient is a 42-year-old male who appears stated age, dressed in a hospital gown. The patient shows psychomotor agitation and is somewhat irritable. The patient makes fair eye contact and is cooperative. He had answers my questions with "I do not know." Mood "depressed" and "agitated." Affect is irritable. Thought process logical and goal directed with thought content. He denies suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, auditory hallucinations, visual hallucinations, or tactile hallucinations. Insight and judgment are both fair. The patient seems to understand why he is in the hospital and patient says he will return to Alcoholics Anonymous and will try to stay sober in all substances following discharge. The patient is A&O x3.,ASSESSMENT:,AXIS I: Substance withdrawal, substance abuse, and substance dependence.,AXIS II: Deferred.,AXIS III: History of seizures.,AXIS IV: Lives alone and unemployed.,AXIS V: 55.,IMPRESSION:, The patient is a 42-year-old white male who recently had a cocaine binge following 15 months of sobriety. The patient is experiencing mild symptoms of cocaine withdrawal.,RECOMMENDATIONS:,1. Gabapentin 300 mg q.8h. for agitation and history of seizures.,2. Reassess this afternoon for reduction in agitation and withdrawal seizures.,Thank you for the consult. Please call with further questions.
Psychiatry / Psychology
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
CC: ,BLE weakness and numbness.,HX:, This 59 y/o RHM was seen and released from an ER 1 week prior to this presentation for a 3 week history of progressive sensory and motor deficits in both lower extremities. He reported numbness beginning about his trunk and slowly progressing to involve his lower extremities over a 4 week period. On presentation, he felt numb from the nipple line down. In addition, he began experiencing progressive weakness in his lower extremities for the past week. He started using a cane 5 days before being seen and had been having difficulty walking and traversing stairs. He claimed he could not stand. He denied loss of bowel or bladder control. However, he had not had a bowel movement in 3 days and he had not urinated 24 hours. His lower extremities had been feeling cold for a day. He denied any associated back or neck pain. He has chronic shortness of breath, but felt it had become worse. He had also been experiencing lightheadedness upon standing more readily than usual for 2 days prior to presentation.,PMH:, 1)CAD with chronic CP, 2)NQWMI 1994, S/P Coronary Angioplasty, 3)COPD (previous FEV 11.48, and FVC 2.13), 4)Anxiety D/O, 5)DJD, 6)Developed confusion with metoprolol use, 7)HTN.,MEDS:, Benadryl, ECASA, Diltiazem, Isordil, Enalapril, Indomethacin, Terbutaline MDI, Ipratropium MDI, Folic Acid, Thiamine.,SHX:, 120pk-yr smoking, ETOH abuse in past, Retired Dock Hand,FHX: ,unremarkable except for ETOH abuse,EXAM:, T98.2 96bpm 140/74mmHg R18,Thin cachetic male in moderate distress.,MS: A&O to person, place and time. Speech was fluent and without dysarthria. Comprehension, naming and reading were intact.,CN: unremarkable.,Motor: Full strength in both upper extremities.,HF HE HAdd HAbd KF KE AF AE,RLE 3 3 4 4 3 4 1 1,LLE 4 4 4+ 4+ 4+ 4 4 4,There was mild spastic muscle tone in the lower extremities. There was normal muscle bulk throughout.,SENSORY: Decreased PP in the LLE from the foot to nipple line, and in the RLE from the knee to nipple line. Decreased Temperature sensation from the feet to the umbilicus, bilaterally. No loss of Vibration or Proprioception. Decreased light touch from the feet to nipple line, bilaterally.,Gait: unable to walk. Stands with support only.,Station: no pronator drift or truncal ataxia.,Reflexes: 2+/2+ in BUE, 3+/3+ patellae, 0/1 ankles. Babinski signs were present, bilaterally. The abdominal reflexes were absent.,CV: RRR with a 2/6 systolic ejection murmur at the left sternal border. Lungs: CTA with mildly labored breathing. Abdomen: NT, ND, NBS, but bladder distended. Extremities were cool to touch. Peripheral pulses were intact and capillary refill was brisk. Rectal: decreased rectal tone and absent anal reflex. Right prostate nodule at the inferior pole.,COURSE: ,Admission Labs: FEV1=1.17, FVC 2.19, ABG 7.39/42/79 on room air. WBC 10/5, Hgb 13, Hct 39, Electrolytes were normal. PT & PTT were normal. Straight catheterization revealed a residual volume of 400cc of urine.,He underwent emergent T-spine MRI. This revealed a T3-4 vertebral body lesion which had invaded the spinal canal was compressing the spinal cord. He was treated with Decadron and underwent emergent spinal cord decompression on 5/7/95. He recovered some lower extremity strength following surgery. Pathological analysis of the tumor was consistent with adenocarcinoma. His primary tumor was not located despite chest-abdominal-pelvic CT scans, and a GI and GU workup which included cystoscopy and endoscopy. He received 3000cGy of XRT and died 5 months after presentation.
Neurology
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:,1. Enlarging skin neoplasm, actinic neoplasm, left upper cheek, measures 1 cm x 1.5 cm.,2. Enlarging 0.5 cm x 1 cm nevus of the left lower cheek neck region.,3. A 1 cm x 1 cm seborrheic keratosis of the mid neck.,4. A 1 cm x 1.5 cm verrucous seborrheic keratosis of the right auricular rim.,5. A 1 cm x 1 cm actinic keratosis of the right mid cheek.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:,1. Enlarging skin neoplasm, actinic neoplasm, left upper cheek, measures 1 cm x 1.5 cm.,2. Enlarging 0.5 cm x 1 cm nevus of the left lower cheek neck region.,3. A 1 cm x 1 cm seborrheic keratosis of the mid neck.,4. A 1 cm x 1.5 cm verrucous seborrheic keratosis of the right auricular rim.,5. A 1 cm x 1 cm actinic keratosis of the right mid cheek.,TITLE OF PROCEDURES:,1. Excision of the left upper cheek actinic neoplasm defect measuring 1.5 cm x 1.8 cm with two-layer plastic closure.,2. Excision of the left lower cheek upper neck, 1 cm x 1.5 cm skin neoplasm with two-layer plastic closure.,3. Shave excision of the mid neck seborrheic keratosis that measured 1 cm x 1.5 cm.,4. Shave excision of the right superior pinna auricular rim, 1 cm x 1.5 cm verrucous keratotic neoplasm.,5. A 50% trichloroacetic acid treatment of the right mid cheek, 1 cm x 1 cm actinic neoplasm.,ANESTHESIA: , Local. I used a total of 6 mL of 1% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine.,ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS:, Less than 30 mL.,COMPLICATIONS: , None.,COUNTS: ,Sponge and needle counts were all correct.,PROCEDURE:, The patient was evaluated preop and noted to be in stable condition. Chart and informed consent were all reviewed preop. All risks, benefits, and alternatives regarding the procedure have been reviewed in detail with the patient. She is aware of risks include but not limited to bleeding, infection, scarring, recurrence of the lesion, need for further procedures, etc. The areas of concern were marked with the marking pen. Local anesthetic was infiltrated. Sterile prep and drape were then performed.,I began excising the left upper cheek and left lower cheek neck lesions as listed above. These were excised with the #15 blade. The left upper cheek lesion measures 1 cm x 1.5 cm, defect after excision is 1.5 cm x 1.8 cm. A suture was placed at the 12 o'clock superior margin. Clinically, this appears to be either actinic keratosis or possible basal cell carcinoma. The healthy margin of healthy tissue around this lesion was removed. Wide underminings were performed and the lesion was closed in a two-layered fashion using 5-0 myochromic for the deep subcutaneous and 5-0 nylon for the skin.,The left upper neck lesion was also removed in the similar manner. This is dark and black, appears to be either an intradermal nevus or pigmented seborrheic keratosis. It was excised using a #15 blade down the subcutaneous tissue with the defect 1 cm x 1.5 cm. After wide underminings were performed, a two-layer plastic closure was performed with 5-0 myochromic for the deep subcutaneous and 5-0 nylon for the skin.,The lesion of the mid neck and the auricular rim were then shave excised for the upper dermal layer with the Ellman radiofrequency wave unit. These appeared to be clinically seborrheic keratotic neoplasms.,Finally proceeded with the right cheek lesion, which was treated with the 50% TCA. This was also an actinic keratosis. It is new in onset, just within the last week. Once a light frosting was obtained from the treatment site, bacitracin ointment was applied. Postop care instructions have been reviewed in detail. The patient is scheduled a recheck in one week for suture removal. We will make further recommendations at that time.
Dermatology
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
CHIEF COMPLAINT: , Chest pain.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:, The patient is a 40-year-old white male who presents with a chief complaint of "chest pain".,The patient is diabetic and has a prior history of coronary artery disease. The patient presents today stating that his chest pain started yesterday evening and has been somewhat intermittent. The severity of the pain has progressively increased. He describes the pain as a sharp and heavy pain which radiates to his neck & left arm. He ranks the pain a 7 on a scale of 1-10. He admits some shortness of breath & diaphoresis. He states that he has had nausea & 3 episodes of vomiting tonight. He denies any fever or chills. He admits prior episodes of similar pain prior to his PTCA in 1995. He states the pain is somewhat worse with walking and seems to be relieved with rest. There is no change in pain with positioning. He states that he took 3 nitroglycerin tablets sublingually over the past 1 hour, which he states has partially relieved his pain. The patient ranks his present pain a 4 on a scale of 1-10. The most recent episode of pain has lasted one-hour.,The patient denies any history of recent surgery, head trauma, recent stroke, abnormal bleeding such as blood in urine or stool or nosebleed.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:, All other systems reviewed & are negative.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:, Diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, status post PTCA in 1995 by Dr. ABC.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , Denies alcohol or drugs. Smokes 2 packs of cigarettes per day. Works as a banker.,FAMILY HISTORY: , Positive for coronary artery disease (father & brother).,MEDICATIONS: , Aspirin 81 milligrams QDay. Humulin N. insulin 50 units in a.m. HCTZ 50 mg QDay. Nitroglycerin 1/150 sublingually PRN chest pain.,ALLERGIES: , Penicillin.,PHYSICAL EXAM: , The patient is a 40-year-old white male.,General: The patient is moderately obese but he is otherwise well developed & well nourished. He appears in moderate discomfort but there is no evidence of distress. He is alert, and oriented to person place and circumstance. There is no evidence of respiratory distress. The patient ambulates
Cardiovascular / Pulmonary
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , Patient is a 14-year-old white female who presents with her mother complaining of a four-day history of cold symptoms consisting of nasal congestion and left ear pain. She has had a dry cough and a fever as high as 100, but this has not been since the first day. She denies any vomiting or diarrhea. She did try some Tylenol Cough and Cold followed by Tylenol Cough and Cold Severe, but she does not think that this has helped.,FAMILY HISTORY: , The patient's younger sister has recently had respiratory infection complicated by pneumonia and otitis media.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:, The patient does note some pressure in her sinuses. She denies any skin rash.,SOCIAL HISTORY:, Patient lives with her mother, who is here with her.,Nursing notes were reviewed with which I agree.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION,VITAL SIGNS: Temp is 38.1, pulse is elevated at 101, other vital signs are all within normal limits. Room air oximetry is 100%.,GENERAL: Patient is a healthy-appearing, white female, adolescent who is sitting on the stretcher, and appears only mildly ill.,HEENT: Head is normocephalic, atraumatic. Pharynx shows no erythema, tonsillar edema, or exudate. Both TMs are easily visualized and are clear with good light reflex and no erythema. Sinuses do show some mild tenderness to percussion.,NECK: No meningismus or enlarged anterior/posterior cervical lymph nodes.,HEART: Regular rate and rhythm without murmurs, rubs, or gallops.,LUNGS: Clear without rales, rhonchi, or wheezes.,SKIN: No rash.,ASSESSMENT:, Viral upper respiratory infection (URI) with sinus and eustachian congestion.,PLAN:, I did educate the patient about her problem and urged her to switch to Advil Cold & Sinus for the next three to five days for better control of her sinus and eustachian discomfort. I did urge her to use Afrin nasal spray for the next three to five days to further decongest her sinuses. If she is unimproved in five days, follow up with her PCP for re-exam.
Pediatrics - Neonatal
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:, Volar laceration to right ring finger with possible digital nerve injury with possible flexor tendon injury.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:,1. Laceration to right ring finger with partial laceration to the ulnar slip of the FDS which is the flexor digitorum superficialis.,2. 25% laceration to the flexor digitorum profundus of the right ring finger and laceration 100% of the ulnar digital nerve to the right ring finger.,PROCEDURE PERFORMED:,1. Repair of nerve and tendon, right ring finger.,2. Exploration of digital laceration.,ANESTHESIA: , General.,ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS: , Less than 10 cc.,TOTAL TOURNIQUET TIME: ,57 minutes.,COMPLICATIONS: , None.,DISPOSITION: ,To PACU in stable condition.,BRIEF HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , This is a 13-year-old male who had sustained a laceration from glass and had described numbness and tingling in his right ring finger.,GROSS OPERATIVE FINDINGS: , After wound exploration, it was found there was a 100% laceration to the ulnar digital neurovascular bundle. The FDS had a partial ulnar slip laceration and the FDP had a 25% transverse laceration as well. The radial neurovascular bundle was found to be completely intact.,OPERATIVE PROCEDURE: ,The patient was taken to the operating room and placed in the supine position. All bony prominences were adequately padded. Tourniquet was placed on the right upper extremity after being packed with Webril, but not inflated at this time. The right upper extremity was prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion. The hand was inspected. Palmar surface revealed approximally 0.5 cm laceration at the base of the right ring finger at the base of proximal phalanx, which was approximated with nylon suture. The sutures were removed and the wound was explored. It was found that the ulnar digital neurovascular bundle was 100% transected. The radial neurovascular bundle on the right ring finger was found to be completely intact. We explored the flexor tendon and found that there was a partial laceration of the ulnar slip of the FDS and a 25% laceration in a transverse fashion to the FDP. We copiously irrigated the wound. Repair was undertaken of the FDS with #3-0 undyed Ethibond suture. The laceration of the FDP was not felt that it need to repair due to majority of the substance in the FDP was still intact. Attention during our repair at the flexor tendon, the A1 pulley was incised for better visualization as well as better tendon excursion after repair. Attention was then drawn to the ulnar digital bundle which has been transected prior during the injury. The digital nerve was dissected proximally and distally to likely visualize the nerve. The nerve was then approximated using microvascular technique with #8-0 nylon suture. The hands were well approximated. The nerve was not under undue tension. The wound was then copiously irrigated and the skin was closed with #4-0 nylon interrupted horizontal mattress alternating with simple suture. Sterile dressing was placed and a dorsal extension Box splint was placed. The patient was transferred off of the bed and placed back on a gurney and taken to PACU in stable condition. Overall prognosis is good.
Orthopedic
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES: ,1. Left chest actinic keratosis, 2 cm.,2. Left medial chest actinic keratosis, 1 cm.,3. Left shoulder actinic keratosis, 1 cm.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES: ,1. Left chest actinic keratosis, 2 cm.,2. Left medial chest actinic keratosis, 1 cm.,3. Left shoulder actinic keratosis, 1 cm.,TITLE OF PROCEDURES: ,1. Excisional biopsy of left chest 2 cm actinic keratosis.,2. Two-layer plastic closure.,3. Excisional biopsy of left chest medial actinic keratosis 1 cm with one-layer plastic closure.,4. Excisional biopsy of left should skin nevus, 1 cm, one-layer plastic closure.,ANESTHESIA: , Xylocaine 1% with 1:100,000 dilution of epinephrine totaling 6 mL.,ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS: , Minimal.,COMPLICATIONS: , None.,PROCEDURE: , All areas were prepped, draped, and localized in the usual manner. Afterwards, elliptical incisions were placed with a #15-blade scalpel and curved iris scissors and small bishop forceps were used for the dissection of the skin lesions. After all were removed, they were closed with one-layer technique for the shoulder and medial lesion, and the larger left chest lesion was closed with two-layer closure using Monocryl 5-0 for subcuticular closure and 5-0 nylon for skin closure. She tolerated this procedure very well, and postoperative care instructions were provided. She will follow up next week for suture removal. Of note, she had an episode of hemoptysis, which could not be explained prompting an emergency room visit, and I discussed if this continues we may wish to perform a fiberoptic laryngoscopy examination and possible further workup if a diagnosis cannot be made.
Dermatology
Given a medical transcription, predict a single label representing the most appropriate medical specialty from the list: 'Surgery', 'Allergy / Immunology', 'Sleep Medicine', 'Pediatrics - Neonatal', 'SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes', 'Bariatrics', 'Pain Management', 'Lab Medicine - Pathology', 'Dermatology', 'Orthopedic', 'Dentistry', 'Psychiatry / Psychology', 'General Medicine', 'Office Notes', 'Letters', 'Neurosurgery', 'Radiology', 'Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery', 'Nephrology', 'Diets and Nutritions', 'Chiropractic', 'Gastroenterology', 'Cardiovascular / Pulmonary', 'Speech - Language', 'Hospice - Palliative Care', 'Autopsy', 'Endocrinology', 'Emergency Room Reports', 'Discharge Summary', 'ENT - Otolaryngology', 'Urology', 'Physical Medicine - Rehab', 'Neurology', 'Podiatry', 'Ophthalmology', 'Rheumatology', 'IME-QME-Work Comp etc.', 'Hematology - Oncology', 'Consult - History and Phy.', 'Obstetrics / Gynecology'
SUBJECTIVE:, The patient comes in today for a comprehensive evaluation. She is well-known to me. I have seen her in the past multiple times.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY/SOCIAL HISTORY/FAMILY HISTORY: , Noted and reviewed today. They are on the health care flow sheet. She has significant anxiety which has been under fair control recently. She has a lot of stress associated with a son that has some challenges. There is a family history of hypertension and strokes.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS:, Currently taking Toprol and Avalide for hypertension and anxiety as I mentioned.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:, Significant for occasional tiredness. This is intermittent and currently not severe. She is concerned about the possibly of glucose abnormalities such diabetes. We will check a glucose, lipid profile and a Hemoccult test also and a mammogram. Her review of systems is otherwise negative.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,VITAL SIGNS: As above.,GENERAL: The patient is alert, oriented, in no acute distress.,HEENT: PERRLA. EOMI. TMs clear bilaterally. Nose and throat clear.,NECK: Supple without adenopathy or thyromegaly. Carotid pulses palpably normal without bruit.,CHEST: No chest wall tenderness.,BREAST EXAM: No asymmetry, skin changes, dominant masses, nipple discharge, or axillary adenopathy.,HEART: Regular rate and rhythm without murmur, clicks, or rubs.,LUNGS: Clear to auscultation and percussion.,ABDOMEN: Soft, nontender, bowel sounds normoactive. No masses or organomegaly.,GU: External genitalia without lesions. BUS normal. Vulva and vagina show just mild atrophy without any lesions. Her cervix and uterus are within normal limits. Ovaries are not really palpable. No pelvic masses are appreciated.,RECTAL: Negative.,BREASTS: No significant abnormalities.,EXTREMITIES: Without clubbing, cyanosis, or edema. Pulses within normal limits.,NEUROLOGIC: Cranial nerves II-XII intact. Strength, sensation, coordination, and reflexes all within normal limits.,SKIN: Noted to be normal. No subcutaneous masses noted.,LYMPH SYSTEM: No lymphadenopathy.,ASSESSMENT:, Generalized anxiety and hypertension, both under fair control.,PLAN:, We will not make any changes in her medications. I will have her check a lipid profile as mentioned, and I will call her with that. Screening mammogram will be undertaken. She declined a sigmoidoscopy at this time. I look forward to seeing her back in a year and as needed.
Consult - History and Phy.