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Orthopedic Inpatient Protocols: A Guide to Orthopedic Inpatient Rounding
Orthopedic Inpatient Protocols: A Guide to Orthopedic Inpatient Rounding
Orthopedic Inpatient Protocols: A Guide to Orthopedic Inpatient Rounding
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Orthopedic Inpatient Protocols: A Guide to Orthopedic Inpatient Rounding

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This book is intended to be used as a general guide for physician residents, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners regarding inpatient care and management of orthopedic patients.

Information is included to provide comprehensive patient care from admission to discharge, with sections dedicated to SOAP notes, daily rounding, medical complications, neurological exams, complex regional pain syndrome, and treatment options.
LanguageEnglish
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Release dateApr 26, 2016
ISBN9781456600433
Orthopedic Inpatient Protocols: A Guide to Orthopedic Inpatient Rounding

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    Important Notes

    This book should be used only as a general guide for providers of inpatient orthopedic care.  Different hospitals and attending surgeons may vary in regards to specific protocols and medication formularies.  Please check with your attending to be sure that the content of this book meets their specific standards of care.

    SOAP Note

     When rounding, notes written in the patient’s chart may be written in the SOAP note format:

    S: Patient subjective findings (pain, SOB, CP, etc.)

    O: Patient objective data (Vital signs, lab data, Is & Os, physical exam findings, etc.)

    A: Assessment (POD# and surgical procedure, medical issues/conditions, other injuries, etc.)

    P: Plan (PT, WBS, medications, DVT prophylaxis, NPO for OR today, etc.)

    Daily Rounding

    Print All Patient Lists

     Organize and prioritize lists

     Service patient  vs. consult patient

     New admissions

     POD#

     Planned discharge day

     Note all injuries and procedures

     Note all laboratory, radiology and diagnostic study results

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