Daniel DeMarco SOAP Note #4 Pediatrics
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SL is an 18yo male with h/o MRSA cellulitis admitted with Right 4th toe cellulitis and abscess. He is s/p I&D 6/14 and repeat I&D 6/17 with Podiatry. Patient had no overnight events. Endorses non-radiating pain at Right 4th toe. Denies pain elsewhere, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
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V/S
T 36.5C (36.4-36.8)
HR 64bpm (60-69)
RR 16bpm (15-19)
SpO2 97%RA (96-98)
BP 113/70 (105/63-129/71)
Wt: 94.5kg
I/Os
Ins: 0.78x MIVF
Outs: 0.90 cc/kg/hr
Labs
Wound Culture: S. aureus; Sensitivity Pending
Diagnostic Imaging
6/17
XR – No radiographic evidence of osteomyelitis.
PE
General: AOx3. NAD.
Skin: Warm, moist. No jaundice, cyanosis, mottling.
Cardiovascular: Regular rate and rhythm. S1 and S2. No murmurs, gallops, rubs.
Chest and Pulmonary: Symmetrical rise and fall of chest wall. No labored breathing, accessory muscle use. Clear to auscultation bilaterally.
Abdomen: Nondistended. BS +. Soft, non-tender. No guarding, rebound tenderness. No hepatosplenomegaly.
Extremities: R foot secured in dressing by Podiatry. No proximal streaking. Capillary refill <2s throughout. + Sensation in R Leg and R Foot.
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SL is an 18yo male with h/o MRSA admitted for IV antibiotics in the setting of worsening Right 4th toe cellulitis and abscess. Now improving and well-appearing, hemodynamically, and clinically stable.
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#R 4th Toe Cellulitis and Abscess
– Cont. Levofloxacin 750mg IV q24h (6/17 – x 14d)
– Cont. Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim DS Tab PO qd (6/19 – x 14d)
– Requested sensitivity from initial wound cx performed by outpatient Podiatry
– F/u sensitivity from wound cx
#Pain 2/2 inflammation
– Cont. APAP 600mg PO q6h PRN for pain
#FEN/GI
– Regular Diet
– I/Os
Disposition: Plan for discharge today after receiving sensitivity results and appropriate abx selection and duration (coverage of Proteus and S aureus. Speak with ID for duration of treatment). Patient scheduled to f/u with Podiatrist on Friday. PT for Uniboot. Low threshold to return if systemic signs of infection, worsening R toe pain, purulent drainage, etc.
/s/ Daniel DeMarco, PA-S
Physician Assistant Student