History
This procedure was performed to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the patient's knee.
What is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair?
How old is I.F.?
Is 53 years old
Due to the patient's history of alcohol dependence, the liver function tests may be monitored to assess this
What is liver damage or liver dysfunction?
This medication, taken by the patient for pain, is available OTC and has a maximum dose of 1000 mg per dose.
What is acetaminophen?
This physical impairment results in the patient being unable to see with their left eye.
What is left-eye blindness?
The patient has a history of this condition, which can lead to high cholesterol levels.
What is dyslipidemia?
This vehicle-related event resulted in left eye blindness and left ear hearing loss of the patient
What is a motor vehicle accident?
The patient's WBC count on admit was 14.59K/uL, which is elevated, indicating this.
What is an infection?
This medication is used for preventing blood clots in the patient and is administered via injection.
What is enoxaparin?
This hearing issue, resulting from the motor vehicle accident, causes the patient to have limited hearing ability in the left ear.
What is hearing loss in the left ear?
This condition, characterized by high blood pressure, is managed with amlodipine and lisinopril for this patient.
What is hypertension?
This medical procedure was performed on the patient due to an infection of the right knee
What is irrigation and debridement of the tight knee with wound vac?
I.R. glucose level at admission was 282 mg/dL, which is above the normal range, indicating this potential issue
What is hyperglycemia?
This pain reliever, taken by the patient twice daily, is an NSAID that can help reduce inflammation.
What is naproxen?
The patient has this condition in the right knee, characterized by soft tissue swelling and joint effusion, which is observed in X-rays.
What is osteoarthritis?
This medical issue, which can cause severe cravings and withdrawal symptoms, is being managed with a nicotine patch for the patient.
What is nicotine disorder?
This type of injury to the prepatellar bursa on the right knee required surgical intervention involving irrigation and debridement.
What is frostbite?
The patient's hemoglobin level at admission was 12.00 g/dL, which is trending lower than normal. This may suggest this.
What is anemia?
This antidepressant, prescribed to the patient, is typically used to manage depression and has a dose of 20 mg daily.
What is fluoxetine?
This assessment method is used to check the patient’s neurological function, which includes tests like pupillary reaction and eye movement.
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)?
This substance use disorder is considered a major concern for the patient’s long-term health and complicates his hospital care.
What is alcohol dependence?
This condition, characterized by the infection and inflammation of the skin?
I.R. anion gap is slightly elevated at 15.6 mEq/L, which may indicate this condition
What is alcoholic ketoacidosis
This medication is used by the patient for hypertension and chest pain.
What is amlodipine?
This symptom, often associated with alcohol withdrawal, may affect the patient’s neurological status and require careful monitoring.
What is tremors or delirium tremens (DTs)?