Medical Specialty: Radiology
Sample Name: CT Brain - Stroke

CC:, Falls.,HX: ,This 51y/o RHF fell four times on 1/3/93, because her "legs suddenly gave out." She subsequently noticed weakness involving the right leg, and often required the assistance of her arms to move it. During some of these episodes she appeared mildly pale and felt generally weak; her husband would give her 3 teaspoons of sugar and she would appear to improve, thought not completely. During one episode she held her RUE in an "odd fisted posture." She denied any other focal weakness, sensory change, dysarthria, diplopia, dysphagia or alteration of consciousness. She did not seek medical attention despite her weakness. Then, last night, 1/4/93, she fell again ,and because her weakness did not subsequently improve she came to UIHC for evaluation on 1/5/93.,MEDS: ,Micronase 5mg qd, HCTZ, quit ASA 6 months ago (tired of taking it).,PMH:, 1)DM type 2, dx 6 months ago. 2)HTN. 3)DJD. 4)s/p Vitrectomy and retinal traction OU for retinal detachment 7/92. 5) s/p Cholecystemomy,1968. 6) Cataract implant, OU,1992. 7) s/p C-section.,FHX: ,Grand Aunt (stroke), MG (CAD), Mother (CAD, died MI age 63), Father (with unknown CA), Sisters (HTN), No DM in relatives.,SHX: ,Married, lives with husband, 4 children alive and well. Denied tobacco/ETOH/illicit drug use.,ROS:, intermittent diarrhea for 20 years.,EXAM: ,BP164/82 HR64 RR18 36.0C,MS: A & O to person, place, time. Speech fluent and without dysarthria. Intact naming, comprehension, reading.,CN: Pupils 4.5 (irregular)/4.0 (irregular) and virtually fixed. Optic disks flat. EOM intact. VFFTC. Right lower facial weakness. The rest of the CN exam was unremarkable.,Motor: 5/5 BUE with some question of breakaway. LE: HF and HE 4+/5, KF5/5, AF and AE 5/5. Normal muscle bulk and tone.,Sensory: intact PP/VIB/PROP/LT/T/graphesthesia.,Coord: slowed FNF and HKS (worse on right).,Station: no pronator drift or Romberg sign.,Gait: Unsteady wide-based gait. Unable to heel walk on right.,Reflexes: 2/2+ throughout (Slightly more brisk on right). Plantar responses were downgoing bilaterally.,HEENT: N0 Carotid or cranial bruits.,Gen Exam: unremarkable.,COURSE:, CBC, GS (including glucose), PT/PTT, EKG, CXR on admission, 1/5/93, were unremarkable. HCT, 1/5/93, revealed a hypodensity in the left caudate consistent with ischemic change. Carotid Duplex: 0-15%RICA, 16-49%LICA; antegrade vertebral artery flow, bilaterally. Transthoracic echocardiogram showed borderline LV hypertrophy and normal LV function. No valvular abnormalities or thrombus were seen.,The patient's history and exam findings of right facial and RLE weakness with sparing of the RUE would invoke a RACA territory stroke with recurrent artery of Heubner involvement causing the facial weakness.
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DESCRIPTION: Stroke in distribution of recurrent artery of Huebner (left)

This case involves a neurological event, specifically a stroke, which can have serious consequences for the patient including permanent disability or worsening of health if not managed properly. The patient's presentation with falls, weakness, and other neurological symptoms required immediate medical attention and evaluation through imaging (CT Brain) to confirm the stroke diagnosis. Stroke is a critical condition and warrants timely intervention to prevent further complications.


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Medical Specialty: Gastroenterology
Sample Name: Colonoscopy - 12

PROCEDURE IN DETAIL: , Following instructions and completion of an oral colonoscopy prep, the patient, having been properly informed of, with signature consenting to total colonoscopy and indicated procedures, the patient received premedications of Vistaril 50 mg, Atropine 0.4 mg IM, and then intravenous medications of Demerol 50 mg and Versed 5 mg IV.  Perirectal inspection was normal.  The Olympus video colonoscope then was introduced into the rectum and passed by directed vision to the cecum and into the terminal ileum.  No abnormalities were seen of the terminal ileum, the ileocecal valve, cecum, ascending colon, hepatic flexure, transverse colon, splenic flexure, descending colon, rectosigmoid and rectum.  Retroflexion exam in the rectum revealed no other abnormality and withdrawal terminated the procedure.
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DESCRIPTION: Colonoscopy.  The Olympus video colonoscope then was introduced into the rectum and passed by directed vision to the cecum and into the terminal ileum.

gastroenterology, ileocecal valve, cecum, ascending colon, hepatic flexure, transverse colon, splenic flexure, descending colon, rectosigmoid, rectum, terminal ileum, olympus video colonoscope, flexure, colonoscopyNOTE,: Thesetranscribed medical transcription sample reports and examples are provided by various users andare for reference purpose only. MTHelpLine does not certify accuracy and quality of sample reports.These transcribed medical transcription sample reports may include some uncommon or unusual formats;this would be due to the preference of the dictating physician. All names and dates have beenchanged (or removed) to keep confidentiality. Any resemblance of any type of name or date orplace or anything else to real world is purely incidental.,

The procedure described is a colonoscopy, which is a routine diagnostic test conducted to examine the interior of the colon and rectum. Although it is a common procedure, it is invasive and requires sedation, thus involving certain risks like bleeding, perforation, or adverse reactions to medication. However, the details given indicate that this was a standard colonoscopy with no complications or abnormalities found, which suggests this specific case was low-risk. The stakes could be higher if complications occurred or if significant findings were discovered, but this was not the case here.

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Medical Specialty: Neurology
Sample Name: MRI Brain - Cryptococcus

CC: ,Headache.,HX: ,This 37y/o LHM was seen one month prior to this presentation for HA, nausea and vomiting. Gastrointestinal evaluation at that time showed no evidence of bowel obstruction and he was released home. These symptoms had been recurrent since onset.,At presentation he complained of mild blurred vision (OU), difficulty concentrating and HA which worsened upon sitting up. The headaches were especially noticeable in the early morning. He described them as non-throbbing headaches. They begin in the bifrontal region and radiate posteriorly. They occurred up to 6 times/day. The HA improved with lying down or dropping the head down between the knees towards the floor. The headaches were associated with blurred vision, nausea,vomiting, photophobia, and phonophobia. He denied any scotomata or positive visual phenomena. He denies any weakness, numbness, tingling, dysarthria or diplopia. His weight has fluctuated from 163# to 148# over the past 3 months and at present he weighs 154#. His appetite has been especially poor in the past month.,MEDS:,Sulfasalazine qid. Tylenol 650mg q4hours.,PMH:, 1)Ulcerative Colitis dx 1989. 2)HTN 3) occasional HAs since the early 1980s which are different in character and much less severe than his current HAs. They were not associated with nausea, vomiting, photophobia, phonophobia or difficulty thinking.,FHX:, MGF with h/o stroke. Mother and Father were healthy. No h/o of migraine in family.,SHX:, Single. Works as a newpaper printing press worker. Denies tobacco, ETOH or illicit drug use, but admits he was a heavy drinker until the last 1970s when he quit.,EXAM: ,BP159/92 HR 48 (sitting): BP126/70 HR48 (supine). RR14 36.2C,MS: A&O to person, place and time. Speech clear. Appears uncomfortable but acts appropriately and cooperatively. No difficulty with short and long term memory.,CN: Grad 2-3 papilledema OS; Grade 1 papilledema (@2 o'clock) OD. Pupils 4/4 decreasing to 2/2 on exposure to light. Bilateral horizontal sustained nystagmus on right and leftward gaze. Bilateral vertical sustained nystagmus on up and downward gaze. Face symmetric with full movement and PP sensation. Tongue midline with full ROM. Gag and SCM were intact bilaterally.,Motor: Full strength throughout with normal muscle bulk and tone.,Sensory: Unremarkable.,Coord: Mild dysynergia on FNF movements in BUE. HNS and RAM were unremarkable.,Station: Unsteady with and without eyes open on Romberg test. No drift in any particular direction.,Gait: Wide based, ataxic and to some degree magnetic and apraxic.,Gen Exam: Unremarkable.,COURSE:, Urinalysis revealed 1-2RBC, 2-3WBC and bacteria were noted. Repeat Urinalysis was negative the next day. PT, PTT, CXR and GS were normal. CBC revealed 10.4WBC with 7.1Granulocytes. HCT, 10/18/95, revealed hydrocephalus. MRI, 10/18/95, revealed ventriculomegaly of the lateral, 3rd and 4th ventricles. There was enhancement of the meninges about the prepontine cisterna and internal auditory canals, and enhancement of a scar or inflammed lining of the foramen of Magendie. These changes were felt suggestive of bacterial or granulomatous meningitis. The patient underwent ventriculostomy on 10/19/94. CSF taken on 10/19/94 via V-P shunt insertion revealed: 22 WBC (21 lymphocytes, 1 monocyte), 380 RBC, Glucose 58, Protein 29, GS negative, Cultures (bacterial, fungal, AFB) negative, Cryptococcal Antigen and India Ink were negative. Numerous CSF samples were taken from the lumbar region and shunt reservoir and these were consistantly unremarkable except for an occasional CSF protein of up to 99mg/dl. Serum and CSF toxoplasma titers and ACE levels were negative on multiple occasions. VDRL and HIV testing was unremarkable. 10/27/94 and 10/31/94 CSF cultures taken from the cervical region eventually grew non-encapsulated crytococcus neoformans. The patient was treated with amphotericin and showed some improvement. However, scarring had probably occurred by then and the V-P shunt was left in place.
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DESCRIPTION: MRI Brain: Ventriculomegaly of the lateral, 3rd and 4th ventricles secondary to obstruction of the foramen of Magendie secondary to Cryptococcus (unencapsulated) in a non-immune suppressed, HIV negative, individual.

neurology, ventriculomegaly, foramen of magendie, mri brain, blurred vision, headache, brain, ventricles, cryptococcus, foramen, csf,

The situation is quite high-stakes due to several factors: the patient is experiencing significant neurological symptoms that have resulted in a diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis, a serious condition. This condition is usually seen in immunocompromised patients, but in this case, the individual is non-immunocompromised and HIV negative, making the situation rare and potentially more complex to manage. The presence of complications such as ventriculomegaly and the necessity for a V-P shunt suggests an urgent need for medical intervention and long-term management. The need for precise treatment to prevent further neurological damage or complications is critical.


Medical Specialty: Obstetrics / Gynecology
Sample Name: Delivery Note - 9

DELIVERY NOTE:,  This G1, P0 with EDC 12/23/08 presented with SROM about 7.30 this morning.  Her prenatal care complicated by GBS screen positive and a transfer of care at 34 weeks from Idaho.  Exam upon arrival 2 to 3 cm, 100% effaced, -1 station and by report pool of fluid was positive for Nitrazine and positive ferning.,She required augmentation with Pitocin to achieve a good active phase.  She achieved complete cervical dilation at 1900  At this time, a bulging bag was noted, which ruptured and thick meconium was present.  At 1937 hours, she delivered a viable male infant, left occiput, anterior.  Mouth and nares suctioned well with a DeLee on the perineum.  No nuchal cord present.  Shoulders and body followed easily.  Infant re-suctioned with the bulb and cord clamped x2 and cut and was taken to the warmer where the RN and RT were in attendance.  Apgars 9 and 9.  Pitocin 15 units infused via pump protocol.  Placenta followed complete and intact with fundal massage and general traction on the cord.  Three vessels are noted.  She sustained a bilateral periurethral lax on the left side, this extended down to the labia minora, became a second degree in the inferior portion and did have some significant bleeding in this area.  Therefore, this was repaired with #3-0 Vicryl after 1% lidocaine infiltrated approximately 5 mL.  The remainder of the lacerations was not at all bleeding and no other lacerations present.  Fundus required bimanual massage in a couple of occasions for recurrent atony with several larger clots; however, as the Pitocin infused and massage continued, this improved significantly.  EBL was about 500 mL.  Bleeding appears much better; however, Cytotec 400 mcg was placed per rectum apparently prophylactically.  Mom and baby currently doing very well.
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DESCRIPTION: She required augmentation with Pitocin to achieve a good active phase.  She achieved complete cervical dilation.

obstetrics / gynecology, augmentation with pitocin, delivery, cervical, dilation, perineum, lacerations, pitocin, infantNOTE,: Thesetranscribed medical transcription sample reports and examples are provided by various users andare for reference purpose only. MTHelpLine does not certify accuracy and quality of sample reports.These transcribed medical transcription sample reports may include some uncommon or unusual formats;this would be due to the preference of the dictating physician. All names and dates have beenchanged (or removed) to keep confidentiality. Any resemblance of any type of name or date orplace or anything else to real world is purely incidental.

The situation described involves a labor and delivery process with certain complications, such as a thick meconium presence and bilateral periurethral lacerations requiring repair. Birth itself is inherently high-stakes due to potential risks to both mother and baby. The delivery went generally well, with a healthy infant delivered, but complications like bleeding and the need for augmentation with Pitocin and medications like Cytotec suggest that careful management was necessary. The successful intervention with Pitocin and the repair of lacerations averted more severe outcomes, reflecting a moderate to high-stakes situation due to the inherent risks involved and successful resolution.


Medical Specialty: SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes
Sample Name: SOAP - Numbness & Tingling

SUBJECTIVE: , This patient presents to the office today because of some problems with her right hand.  It has been going tingling and getting numb periodically over several weeks.  She just recently moved her keyboard down at work.  She is hoping that will help.  She is worried about carpal tunnel.  She does a lot of repetitive type activities.  It is worse at night.  If she sleeps on it a certain way, she will wake up and it will be tingling then she can usually shake out the tingling, but nonetheless it is very bothersome for her.  It involves mostly the middle finger, although, she says it also involves the first and second digits on the right hand.  She has some pain in her thumb as well.  She thinks that could be arthritis.,OBJECTIVE: , Weight 213.2 pounds, blood pressure 142/84, pulse 92, respirations 16.  General:  The patient is nontoxic and in no acute distress.  Musculoskeletal:  The right hand was examined.  It appears to be within normal limits and the appearance is similar to the left hand.  She has good and equal grip strength noted bilaterally.  She has negative Tinel's bilaterally.  She has a positive Phalen's test.  The fingers on the right hand are neurovascularly intact with a normal capillary refill.,ASSESSMENT:  ,Numbness and tingling in the right upper extremity, intermittent and related to the positioning of the wrist.  I suspect carpal tunnel syndrome.,PLAN:  ,The patient is going to use Anaprox double strength one pill every 12 hours with food as well as a cock-up wrist splint.  We are going to try this for two weeks and if the condition is still present, then we are going to proceed with EMG test at that time.  She is going to let me know.  While she is here, I am going to also get her the blood test she needs for her diabetes.  I am noting that her blood pressure is elevated, but improved from the last visit.  I also noticed that she has lost a lot of weight.  She is working on diet and exercise and she is doing a great job.  Right now for the blood pressure we are going to continue to observe as she carries forward additional measures in her diet and exercise to lose more weight and I expect the blood pressure will continue to improve.
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DESCRIPTION: Numbness and tingling in the right upper extremity, intermittent and related to the positioning of the wrist.  Carpal tunnel syndrome suspected.

soap / chart / progress notes, tinel's, phalen's, positioning of the wrist, numbness and tingling, carpal tunnel syndrome, carpal tunnel, numbness, tingling

The situation involves the assessment and management of numbness and tingling potentially due to carpal tunnel syndrome, which is generally a non-emergent medical issue. The proposed plan includes non-surgical interventions such as medication and a wrist splint, and follow-up with EMG testing only if symptoms persist. Although the patient has elevated blood pressure, it is improving with lifestyle changes, and there are no signs of immediate danger or acute distress. Thus, it is not a high-stakes medical situation.


Medical Specialty: Surgery
Sample Name: Pilonidal Cyst Excision

PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Pilonidal cyst with abscess formation.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:,  Pilonidal cyst with abscess formation.,OPERATION: , Excision of infected pilonidal cyst.,PROCEDURE: , After obtaining informed consent, the patient underwent a spinal anesthetic and was placed in the prone position in the operating room.  A time-out process was followed.  Antibiotics were given and then the patient was prepped and draped in the usual fashion.  It appeared to me that the abscess had drained somewhat during the night, as it was much smaller than I was anticipating.  An elliptical excision of all infected tissues down to the coccyx was performed.  Hemostasis was achieved with a cautery.  The wound was irrigated with normal saline and it was packed open with iodoform gauze and an absorptive dressing.,The patient was sent to recovery room in satisfactory condition.  Estimated blood loss was minimal.  The patient tolerated the procedure well.
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DESCRIPTION: Pilonidal cyst with abscess formation.  Excision of infected pilonidal cyst.

surgery, hemostasis, excision, pilonidal cyst, cyst, abscess, infected,

The procedure described is a surgical intervention for a pilonidal cyst with abscess formation, which is a relatively routine and low-risk operation in the field of surgery. The case details suggest minimal complications and an uncomplicated recovery. While surgery inherently carries some stakes, the description indicates it was straightforward with minimal blood loss and the patient tolerated the procedure well. Therefore, it is not considered high-stakes compared to more invasive or complex surgeries.


Medical Specialty: Discharge Summary
Sample Name: Discharge Summary - Migraine

ADMITTING DIAGNOSIS: , Intractable migraine with aura.,DISCHARGE DIAGNOSIS:,  Migraine with aura.,SECONDARY DIAGNOSES:,1.  Bipolar disorder.,2.  Iron deficiency anemia.,3.  Anxiety disorder.,4.  History of tubal ligation.,PROCEDURES DURING THIS HOSPITALIZATION:,1.  CT of the head with and without contrast, which was negative.,2.  An MRA of the head and neck with and without contrast also negative.,3.  The CTA of the neck also read as negative.,4.  The patient also underwent a lumbar puncture in the Emergency Department, which was grossly unremarkable though an opening pressure was not obtained.,HOME MEDICATIONS:,1.  Vicodin 5/500 p.r.n.,2.  Celexa 40 mg daily.,3.  Phenergan 25 mg p.o. p.r.n.,4.  Abilify 10 mg p.o. daily.,5.  Klonopin 0.5 mg p.o. b.i.d.,6.  Tramadol 30 mg p.r.n.,7.  Ranitidine 150 mg p.o. b.i.d.,ALLERGIES:,  SULFA drugs.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , The patient is a 25-year-old right-handed Caucasian female who presented to the emergency department with sudden onset of headache occurring at approximately 11 a.m. on the morning of the July 31, 2008.  She described the headache as worse in her life and it was also accompanied by blurry vision and scotoma.  The patient also perceived some swelling in her face.  Once in the Emergency Department, the patient underwent a very thorough evaluation and examination.  She was given the migraine cocktail.  Also was given morphine a total of 8 mg while in the Emergency Department.  For full details on the history of present illness, please see the previous history and physical.,BRIEF SUMMARY OF HOSPITAL COURSE:  ,The patient was admitted to the neurological service after her headache felt to be removed with the headache cocktail.  The patient was brought up to 4 or more early in the a.m. on the August 1, 2008 and was given the dihydroergotamine IV, which did allow some minimal resolution in her headache immediately.  At the time of examination this morning, the patient was feeling better and desired going home.  She states the headache had for the most part resolved though she continues to have some diffuse trigger point pain.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AT THE TIME OF DISCHARGE: , General physical exam was unremarkable.  HEENT:  Pupils were equal and respond to light and accommodation bilaterally.  Extraocular movements were intact.  Visual fields were intact to confrontation.  Funduscopic exam revealed no disc pallor or edema.  Retinal vasculature appeared normal.  Face is symmetric.  Facial sensation and strength are intact.  Auditory acuities were grossly normal.  Palate and uvula elevated symmetrically.  Sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles are full strength bilaterally.  Tongue protrudes in midline.  Mental status exam: revealed the patient alert and oriented x 4.  Speech was clear and language is normal.  Fund of knowledge, memory, and attention are grossly intact.  Neurologic exam:  Vasomotor system revealed full power throughout.  Normal muscle tone and bulk.  No pronator drift was appreciated.  Coordination was intact to finger-to-nose, heel-to-shin and rapid alternating movement.  No tremor or dysmetria.  Excellent sensory.  Sensation is intact in all modalities throughout. The patient does have notable trigger points diffusely including the occiput, trapezius bilaterally, lumbar, back, and sacrum.  Gait was assessed, the patient's routine and tandem gait were normal.  The patient is able to balance on heels and toes.  Romberg is negative.  Reflexes are 2+ and symmetric throughout.  Babinski reflexes are plantar.,DISPOSITION:,  The patient is discharged home.,INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOLLOWUP:  ,The patient is to followup with her primary care physician as needed.
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DESCRIPTION: Intractable migraine with aura.  The patient is discharged home.  Secondary diagnoses are Bipolar disorder, iron deficiency anemia, anxiety disorder, and history of tubal ligation.

The discharge summary indicates a resolved medical issue, with the migraine being effectively managed during the hospital stay. The patient was discharged in stable condition with instructions for follow-up as needed, primarily for ongoing management of existing conditions like bipolar disorder and anxiety. The absence of critical conditions or immediate health risks signifies that the situation is not high-stakes. However, the presence of multiple chronic conditions does require attention, just not urgent in this context.


Medical Specialty: Consult - History and Phy.
Sample Name: Carbohydrate Counting

SUBJECTIVE:,  This is a 62-year-old female who comes for dietary consultation for carbohydrate counting for type I diabetes.  The patient reports that she was hospitalized over the weekend for DKA.  She indicates that her blood sugar on Friday night was 187 at bedtime and that when she woke up in the morning her blood sugar was 477.  She gave herself, in smaller increments, a total of 70 extra units of her Humalog.  Ten of those units were injectable; the others were in the forms of pump.  Her blood sugar was over 600 when she went to the hospital later that day.  She is here at this consultation complaining of not feeling well still because she has a cold.  She realizes that this is likely because her immune system was so minimized in the hospital.,OBJECTIVE:,  Current insulin doses on her insulin pump are boluses set at 5 units at breakfast, 6 units at lunch and 11 units at supper.  Her basal rates have not been changed since her last visit with Charla Yassine and totaled 30.5 units per 24 hours.  A diet history was obtained.  I instructed the patient on carbohydrate counting at 1 unit of insulin for every 10 g carbohydrate ratio was recommended.  A correction dose of approximately 1 unit of insulin to bring the blood sugars down 30 mg/dl was also recommended.  The Lilly guide for meal planning was provided and reviewed.  Additional carbohydrate counting book was provided.,ASSESSMENT:,  The patient was taught an insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio of 1 unit to 10 g of carbohydrates as recommended at the previous visit two years ago, which she does not recall.  It is based on the 500 rule which suggests this ratio.  We did identify carbohydrate sources in the food supply, recognizing 15-g equivalents.  We also identified the need to dose her insulin at the time that she is eating her carbohydrate sources.  She does seem to have a pattern of fixing blood sugars later in the day after they are elevated.  We discussed the other option of trying to eat a consistent amount of carbohydrates at meals from day to day and taking a consistent amount of insulin at those meals.  With this in mind, she was recommended to follow with three servings or 45 g of carbohydrate at breakfast, three servings or 45 g of carbohydrate at lunch and four servings or 60 g of carbohydrate at dinner.  Joanne Araiza joined our consultation briefly to discuss whether her pump was working appropriately.  The patient was given an 800 number for the pump to contact should there be any question about its failure to deliver insulin appropriately.,PLAN:,  Recommend the patient use 1 unit of insulin for every 10-g carbohydrate load consumed.  Recommend the patient either use this as a carbohydrate counting tool or work harder at keeping carbohydrate content consistent at meals from day to day.  This was a one-hour consultation.  Provided my name and number should additional needs arise.
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DESCRIPTION: Dietary consultation for carbohydrate counting for type I diabetes.

consult - history and phy., insulin pump, carbohydrate load, immune system, dietary consultation, carbohydrate ratio, blood sugars, carbohydrate counting, carbohydrate, dietary, blood, counting, insulin

The situation involves a 62-year-old patient with type I diabetes who recently experienced diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), which is a serious complication of diabetes. The consultation focuses on carbohydrate counting to better manage her condition. Given her recent hospitalization for DKA and current elevated blood sugar levels, this is a high-stakes situation as improper management or misunderstanding of diet and insulin dosing could lead to severe health consequences, including another episode of DKA or other complications. The complexity of insulin management and the need for accurate carbohydrate counting make this a critical issue, demanding close attention and adherence to medical advice.


Medical Specialty: Surgery
Sample Name: Patent Ductus Arteriosus

HISTORY: , The patient is a 5-1/2-year-old, who recently presented with a cardiac murmur diagnosed due to a patent ductus arteriosus.  An echocardiogram from 09/13/2007 demonstrated a 3.8-mm patent ductus arteriosus with restrictive left-to-right shunt.  There is mild left atrial chamber enlargement with an LA/AO ratio of 1.821.  An electrocardiogram demonstrated normal sinus rhythm with possible left atrial enlargement and left ventricular hypertrophy.  The patient underwent cardiac catheterization for device closure of a ductus arteriosus.,PROCEDURE:  ,After sedation and local Xylocaine anesthesia, the patient was prepped and draped.  Cardiac catheterization was performed as outlined in the attached continuation sheets.  Vascular entry was by percutaneous technique, and the patient was heparinized.  Monitoring during the procedure included continuous surface ECG, continuous pulse oximetry, and cycled cuff blood pressures, in addition to intravascular pressures.,Using a 5-French sheath, a 5-French wedge catheter was inserted into the right femoral vein and advanced through the right heart structures up to the branch pulmonary arteries.  The atrial septum was not probe patent.,Using a 4-French sheath, a 4-French marker pigtail catheter was inserted into the right femoral artery advanced retrograde to the descending aorta, ascending aorta, and left ventricle.  A descending aortogram demonstrated a small, type A patent ductus arteriosus with a small left-to-right angiographic shunt.  Minimal diameter was approximately 1.6 mm with ampulla diameter of 5.8 mm and length of 6.2 mm.  The wedge catheter could be directed from the main pulmonary artery across the ductus arteriosus to the descending aorta.  This catheter exchanged over wire for a 5-French nit-occlude delivery catheter through which a nit-occlude 6/5 flex coil that was advanced and allowed to reconfigure the descending aorta.  Entire system was then brought into the ductal ampulla or one loop of coil was delivered in the main pulmonary artery.  Once the stable device configuration was confirmed by fluoroscopy, device was released from the delivery catheter.  Hemodynamic measurements and angiogram in the descending aorta were then repeated approximately 10 minutes following device implantation.,Flows were calculated by the Fick technique using a measured assumed oxygen consumption and contents derived from Radiometer Hemoximeter saturations and hemoglobin capacity.,Cineangiograms were obtained with injection in the descending aorta.,After angiography, two normal-appearing renal collecting systems were visualized.  The catheters and sheaths were removed and topical pressure applied for hemostasis.  The patient was returned to the recovery room in satisfactory condition.  There were no complications.,DISCUSSION: , Oxygen consumption was assumed to be normal.  Mixed venous saturation was normal with a slight increased saturation of the branch pulmonary arteries due to left-to-right shunt through the ductus arteriosus.  The left-sided heart was fully saturated.  The phasic right-sided and left-sided pressures were normal.  The calculated systemic flow was normal and pulmonary flow was slightly increased with a QP:QS ratio of 1:1.  Vascular resistances were normal.  A cineangiogram with contrast injection in the descending aorta showed a small conical shaped ductus arteriosus with a small left-to-right angiographic shunt.  The branch pulmonary arteries appeared normal.  There is otherwise a normal left aortic arch.,Following coil embolization of the ductus arteriosus, there is no change in mixed venous saturation.  No evidence of residual left-to-right shunt.  There is no change in right-sided pressures.  There is a slight increase in the left-sided phasic pressures.  Calculated systemic flow was unchanged from the resting state and pulmonary flow was similar with a QP:QS ratio of 1:1.  Final angiogram with injection in the descending aorta showed a majority of coil mass to be within the ductal ampulla with minimal protrusion in the descending aorta as well as the coil in the main pulmonary artery.  There is a trace residual shunt through the center of coil mass.,INITIAL DIAGNOSES:, Patent ductus arteriosus.,SURGERIES (INTERVENTIONS):  ,Coil embolization of patent ductus arteriosus.,MANAGEMENT:  ,The case to be discussed at Combined Cardiology/Cardiothoracic Surgery case conference.  The patient will require a cardiologic followup in 6 months and 1 year's time including clinical evaluation and echocardiogram.  Further patient care be directed by Dr. X.,
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DESCRIPTION: Coil embolization of patent ductus arteriosus.

surgery, cardiac murmur, coil embolization, cineangiograms, patent ductus arteriosus, pulmonary artery, patent ductus, descending aorta, ductus, arteriosus, catheterization

The case involves a 5-1/2-year-old child with a patent ductus arteriosus, a condition which if left untreated can lead to serious complications such as heart failure or pulmonary hypertension. The procedure described is an interventional cardiac catheterization to correct this issue, which is a significant and complex medical intervention. Although the procedure was completed without complications, it is still a high-stakes scenario given the child's age, the potential for long-term complications if untreated, and the involvement of multiple specialists and follow-up care. The stakes are mitigated by the successful completion of the procedure and the clear plan for follow-up, but remain high due to the nature of the condition and the patient's age.


Medical Specialty: ENT - Otolaryngology
Sample Name: Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy - 4

PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES,1.  Recurrent tonsillitis.,2.  Deeply cryptic hypertrophic tonsils with numerous tonsillolith.,3.  Residual adenoid hypertrophy and recurrent epistaxis.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES,1.  Recurrent tonsillitis.,2.  Deeply cryptic hypertrophic tonsils with numerous tonsillolith.,3.  Residual adenoid hypertrophy and recurrent epistaxis.,FINAL DIAGNOSES,1.  Recurrent tonsillitis.,2.  Deeply cryptic hypertrophic tonsils with numerous tonsillolith.,3.  Residual adenoid hypertrophy and recurrent epistaxis.,OPERATION PERFORMED,1.  Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.,2.  Left superficial nasal cauterization.,DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION:,  The patient was brought to the operating room.  Endotracheal intubation carried out by Dr. X. The McIvor mouth gag was inserted and gently suspended.  Afrin was instilled in both sides of the nose and allowed to take effect for a period of time.  The hypertrophic tonsils were then removed by the suction and snare.  Deeply cryptic changes as expected were evident.  Bleeding was minimal and controlled with packing followed by electrocautery followed by extensive additional irrigation.  An inspection of the nasopharynx confirmed that the adenoids were in fact hypertrophic rubbery cryptic and obstructive.  They were shaved back, flushed with prevertebral fascia with curette.  Hemostasis established with packing followed by electrocautery.  In light of his history of recurring nosebleeds, both sides of the nose were carefully inspected.  A nasal endoscope was used to identify the plexus of bleeding, which was predominantly on the left mid portion of the septum that was controlled with broad superficial cauterization using a suction cautery device.  The bleeding was admittedly a bit of a annoyance.  An additional control was established by infiltrating slowly with a 1% Xylocaine with epinephrine around the perimeter of the bleeding site and then cauterizing the bleeding site itself.  No additional bleeding was then evident.  The oropharynx was reinspected, clots removed, the patient was extubated, taken to the recovery room in stable condition.  Discharge will be anticipated later in the day on Lortab plus amoxicillin plus Ponaris nose drops.  Office recheck anticipated if stable and doing well in three to four weeks.
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DESCRIPTION: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy and Left superficial nasal cauterization.  Recurrent tonsillitis.  Deeply cryptic hypertrophic tonsils with numerous tonsillolith.  Residual adenoid hypertrophy and recurrent epistaxis.

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The scenario describes a fairly routine surgical procedure, specifically a combined tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy with additional nasal cauterization. Such procedures are common in ENT practice and typically involve low to moderate risk, with predictable outcomes and common postoperative care. While it is a surgical procedure that requires precision and attention to patient safety, it is not considered high-stakes in the context of otolaryngology surgeries. The patient's condition is well-managed, and they are expected to be discharged on the same day with a follow-up in a few weeks.


Medical Specialty: Radiology
Sample Name: Ultrasound OB - 2

FINDINGS:,By dates the patient is 8 weeks, 2 days.,There is a gestational sac within the endometrial cavity measuring 2.1cm consistent with 6 weeks 4 days. There is a fetal pole measuring 7mm consistent with 6 weeks 4 days. There was no fetal heart motion on Doppler or on color Doppler.,There is no fluid within the endometrial cavity.,There is a 2.8 x 1.2cm right adnexal cyst.,IMPRESSION:,Gestational sac with a fetal pole but no fetal heart motion consistent with fetal demise at 6 weeks 4 days. By dates the patient is 8 weeks, 2 days.,A preliminary report was called by the ultrasound technologist to the referring physician.
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DESCRIPTION: A 34-year old female with no fetal heart motion noted on office scan.

radiology, fetal heart motion, gestational sac, endometrial cavity, fetal pole, fetal heart, heart motion, gestational, fetal

The report indicates a finding of fetal demise, which is a serious situation for the patient. The difference between gestational age by dates and by measurement, as well as the absence of fetal heart motion, are concerning findings that can have significant emotional and medical implications. This situation requires careful communication and follow-up with the patient and possibly further medical intervention.


Medical Specialty: Nephrology
Sample Name: CT Stone Protocol

EXAM: , CT stone protocol.,REASON FOR EXAM:,  History of stones, rule out stones.,TECHNIQUE: , Noncontrast CT abdomen and pelvis per renal stone protocol.,FINDINGS: , Correlation is made with a prior examination dated 01/20/09.,Again identified are small intrarenal stones bilaterally.  These are unchanged.  There is no hydronephrosis or significant ureteral dilatation.  There is no stone along the expected course of the ureters or within the bladder.  There is a calcification in the low left pelvis not in line with ureter, this finding is stable and is compatible with a phlebolith.  There is no asymmetric renal enlargement or perinephric stranding.,The appendix is normal.  There is no evidence of a pericolonic inflammatory process or small bowel obstruction.,Scans through the pelvis disclose no free fluid or adenopathy.,Lung bases aside from very mild dependent atelectasis appear clear.,Given the lack of contrast, liver, spleen, adrenal glands, and the pancreas are grossly unremarkable.  The gallbladder is present.  There is no abdominal free fluid or pathologic adenopathy.,IMPRESSION:,1. Bilateral intrarenal stones, no obstruction.,2. Normal appendix.
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DESCRIPTION: Noncontrast CT abdomen and pelvis per renal stone protocol.

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The provided CT scan report indicates a follow-up for kidney stones without any significant changes or complications like obstruction, hydronephrosis, or ureteral dilation, which would typically require urgent intervention. The presence of small intrarenal stones, no hydronephrosis, and a normal appendix suggest a stable condition. Therefore, while the health issues indicated by the scan should be monitored, they do not appear to be immediately life-threatening or critical.


Medical Specialty: Surgery
Sample Name: Heart Catheterization, Ventriculography, & Angiography - 9

PROCEDURE:,  Left heart catheterization, left ventriculography, selective coronary angiography.,INDICATION: , This lady with a previous left internal mammary graft to left anterior descending, saphenous vein graft to obtuse margin branch, saphenous vein graft to the diagonal branch, and saphenous vein graft to the right coronary artery presented with recurrent difficulties with breathing.  This was felt to be related largely to chronic obstructive lung disease.  She had dynamic T-wave changes in precordial leads.  Cardiac enzymes were indeterminate.  She was evaluated by Dr. X and given her previous history and multiple risk factors it was elected to proceed with cardiac catheterization and coronary angiography.,Risks of the procedure including risks of conscious sedation, death, cerebrovascular accident, dye reaction, need for emergency surgery, vascular access injury and/or infection, and risks of cath-based interventions were discussed in detail.  The patient understood and agreed to proceed.,DESCRIPTION OF THE PROCEDURE: , The patient was brought to the cardiac catheterization laboratory.  Under Versed and fentanyl sedation, the right groin was sterilely prepped and draped.  Local anesthesia was obtained with 2% Xylocaine.  The right femoral artery was entered using modified Seldinger technique and a 4-French introducer sheath placed in that vessel.  Through the indwelling femoral arterial sheath, a JL4 4-French catheter was advanced over the wire to the ascending aorta, appropriately aspirated and flushed.  Ascending aortic root pressures obtained.  This catheter was utilized in an attempt to cannulate the left coronary ostium.  This catheter was too small, was exchanged for a JL5 4-French catheter, which was advanced over the wire to the ascending aorta, the cath appropriately aspirated and flushed, and advanced to left coronary ostium and multiple views of left coronary artery obtained.,This catheter was then exchanged for a 4-French right coronary catheter, which was advanced over the wire to the ascending aorta.  The catheter appropriately aspirated and flushed.  The catheter was advanced in the right coronary artery.  Multiple views of that vessel were obtained.  The catheter was then sequentially advanced to the saphenous vein graft to the diagonal branch, saphenous vein graft to the obtuse marginal branch, and left internal mammary artery, left anterior descending coronary artery, and multiple views of those vessels were obtained.  This catheter was then exchanged for a 4-French pigtail catheter, which was advanced over the wire to the ascending aorta.  The catheter was appropriately aspirated and flushed and advanced to left ventricle, baseline left ventricular pressures obtained.,Following this, left ventriculography was performed in a 30-degree RAO projection using 30 mL of contrast injected over 3 seconds.  Post left ventriculography pressures were then obtained as was a pullback pressure across the aortic valve.  Videotapes were then reviewed.  It was elected to terminate the procedure at that point in time.,The vascular sheath was removed and manual compression carried out.  Excellent hemostasis was obtained.  The patient tolerated the procedure without complication.,RESULTS OF PROCEDURE,1.  ,HEMODYNAMICS:,  Left ventricular end-diastolic filling pressure was 24.  There was no gradient across the aortic valve.,2.  ,LEFT VENTRICULOGRAPHY: , Left ventriculography demonstrated well-preserved left ventricular systolic function.  Mild inferobasilar hypokinesis was noted.  No significant mitral regurgitation noted.  Ejection fraction was estimated at 60%.,3.  ,CORONARY ARTERIOGRAPHY,A.  ,LEFT MAIN CORONARY: , The left main coronary was patent.,B.  ,LEFT ANTERIOR DESCENDING CORONARY ARTERY:,  Left anterior descending coronary was occluded shortly after a very small first septal perforator was given.,C.  ,CIRCUMFLEX CORONARY ARTERY:,  Circumflex coronary artery was occluded at its origin.,D.  ,RIGHT CORONARY ARTERY,.  Right coronary artery was occluded in its mid portion.,4.  ,SAPHENOUS VEIN GRAFT ANGIOGRAPHY,A.  ,SAPHENOUS VEIN GRAFT TO THE DIAGONAL BRANCH: , The saphenous vein graft to diagonal branch was widely patent at its origin and insertion sites.  Excellent flow was noted in the diagonal system with some retrograde flow.,B.  There was retrograde flow as well in the left anterior descending system.,C.  ,SAPHENOUS VEIN GRAFT TO THE OBTUSE MARGINAL SYSTEM:,  Saphenous vein graft to the obtuse marginal system was widely patent at its origin and insertion sites.  There was no graft disease noted.  Excellent flow was noted in the bifurcating marginal system.,D.  ,SAPHENOUS VEIN GRAFT TO RIGHT CORONARY ARTERY:,  Saphenous vein graft to right coronary was widely patent with no graft disease.  Origin and insertion sites were free of disease.  Distal flow in the graft to the posterior descending was normal.,5.  ,LEFT INTERNAL MAMMARY ARTERY ANGIOGRAPHY: , Left internal mammary artery angiography demonstrated a widely patent left internal mammary at its origin and insertion sites.  There was no focal disease noted, inserted into the mid-to-distal LAD which was a small-caliber vessel.  Retrograde filling of a small septal system was noted.,SUMMARY OF RESULTS,1.  Elevated left ventricular end-diastolic filling pressure with normal left ventricular systolic function and mild hypokinesis of inferobasilar segment.
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DESCRIPTION: Left heart catheterization, left ventriculography, selective coronary angiography.

The situation involves a cardiac catheterization procedure, which is an invasive medical procedure with significant risks, including conscious sedation risks, death, cerebrovascular accident, dye reaction, emergency surgery, vascular access injury or infection, and complications from catheter-based interventions. While the patient tolerated the procedure without complications, the stakes remain high due to the potential for serious adverse events and the critical nature of the patient's cardiac condition.


Medical Specialty: Neurology
Sample Name: MRI Brain and C-T Spine

CC:, Weakness.,HX:, This 30 y/o RHM was in good health until 7/93, when he began experiencing RUE weakness and neck pain. He was initially treated by a chiropractor and, after an unspecified length of time, developed atrophy and contractures of his right hand. He then went to a local neurosurgeon and a cervical spine CT scan, 9/25/92, revealed an intramedullary lesion at C2-3 and an extramedullary lesion at C6-7. He underwent a C6-T1 laminectomy with exploration and decompression of the spinal cord. His clinical condition improved over a 3 month post-operative period, and then progressively worsened. He developed left sided paresthesia and upper extremity weakness (right worse than left). He then developed ataxia, nausea, vomiting, and hyperreflexia. On 8/31/93, MRI C-spine showed diffuse enlargement of the cervical and thoracic spine and multiple enhancing nodules in the posterior fossa. On 9/1/93, he underwent suboccipital craniotomy with tumor excision, decompression, and biopsy which was consistent with hemangioblastoma. His symptoms stabilized and he underwent 5040 cGy in 28 fractions to his brain and 3600 cGy in 20 fractions to his cervical and thoracic spinal cord from 9/93 through 1/19/94.,He was evaluated in the NeuroOncology clinic on 10/26/95 for consideration of chemotherapy. He complained of progressive proximal weakness of all four extremities and dysphagia. He had difficulty putting on his shirt and raising his arms, and he had been having increasing difficulty with manual dexterity (e.g. unable to feed himself with utensils). He had difficulty going down stairs, but could climb stairs. He had no bowel or bladder incontinence or retention.,MEDS:, none.,PMH:, see above.,FHX:, Father with Von Hippel-Lindau Disease.,SHX:, retired truck driver. smokes 1-3 packs of cigarettes per day, but denied alcohol use. He is divorced and has two sons who are healthy. He lives with his mother.,ROS:, noncontributory.,EXAM:, Vital signs were unremarkable.,MS: A&O to person, place and time. Speech fluent and without dysarthria. Thought process lucid and appropriate.,CN: unremarkable exept for 4+/4+ strength of the trapezeii. No retinal hemangioblastoma were seen.,MOTOR: 4-/4- strength in proximal and distal upper extremities. There is diffuse atrophy and claw-hands, bilaterally. He is unable to manipulate hads to any great extent. 4+/4+ strength throughout BLE. There is also diffuse atrophy throughout the lower extremities though not as pronounced as in the upper extremities.,SENSORY: There was a right T3 and left T8 cord levels to PP on the posterior thorax. Decreased LT in throughout the 4 extremities.,COORD: difficult to assess due to weakness.,Station: BUE pronator drift.,Gait: stands without assistance, but can only manage to walk a few steps. Spastic gait.,Reflexes: Hyperreflexic on left (3+) and Hyporeflexic on right (1). Babinski signs were present bilaterally.,Gen exam: unremarkable.,COURSE: ,9/8/95, GS normal. By 11/14/95, he required NGT feeding due to dysphagia and aspiration risk confirmed on cookie swallow studies.MRI Brain, 2/19/96, revealed several lesions (hemangioblastoma) in the cerebellum and brain stem. There were postoperative changes and a cyst in the medulla.,On 10/25/96, he presented with a 1.5 week h/o numbness in BLE from the mid- thighs to his toes, and worsening BLE weakness. He developed decubitus ulcers on his buttocks. He also had had intermittent urinary retention for month, chronic SOB and dysphagia. He had been sitting all day long as he could not move well and had no daytime assistance. His exam findings were consistent with his complaints. He had had no episodes of diaphoresis, headache, or elevated blood pressures. An MRI of the C-T spine, 10/26/96, revealed a prominent cervicothoracic syrinx extending down to T10. There was evidence of prior cervical laminectomy of C6-T1 with expansion of the cord in the thecalsac at that region. Multiple intradural extra spinal nodular lesions (hyperintense on T2, isointense on T1, enhanced gadolinium) were seen in the cervical spine and cisterna magna. The largest of which measures 1.1 x 1.0 x 2.0cm. There are also several large ring enhancing lesions in cerebellum. The lesions were felt to be consistent with hemangioblastoma. No surgical or medical intervention was initiated. Visiting nursing was provided. He has since been followed by his local physician
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DESCRIPTION: MRI Brain & MRI C-T spine: Multiple hemangioblastoma in Von Hippel Lindau Disease.

This is a complex case involving multiple neurological issues, including hemangioblastoma due to Von Hippel-Lindau disease. The patient's symptoms and history indicate significant neurological impairments affecting daily living activities, which could potentially lead to more severe complications without proper management. The progression of symptoms such as weakness, dysphagia, and neurological deficits increase the stakes as they could deteriorate the patient's quality of life and potentially lead to life-threatening complications if not carefully monitored and managed. These factors contribute to a high-stakes situation both from a medical and quality of life perspective.


Medical Specialty: SOAP / Chart / Progress Notes
Sample Name: Sexual Dysfunction - Chart Note

SUBJECTIVE:,  The patient is a 33-year-old black male who comes in to the office today main complaint of sexual dysfunction.  Patient reports that he would like to try Cialis to see if it will improve his erectile performance.  Patient states that he did a quiz on-line at the Cialis web site and did not score in the normal range, so he thought he should come in.  Patient states that perhaps his desire has been slightly decreased, but that has not been the primary problem.  In discussing with me directly, patient primarily expresses that he would like to have his erections last longer.  However, looking at the quiz as he filled it out, he reported that much less than half the time was he able to get erections during sexual activity and only about half of the time he was able to maintain his erection after penetration.  However, he only reports that it is slightly difficult to maintain the erection until completion of intercourse.  Patient has no significant past medical history.  He has never had any previous testicular infections.  He denies any history of injuries to the groin and he has never been told that he has a hernia.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS:,  None.,ALLERGIES: , No drug allergies.,SOCIAL: , Only occasionally drinks alcohol and he is a nonsmoker.  He currently is working as a nurse aid, second shift, at a nursing home.  He states that he did not enroll in Wichita State this semester.  Stating he just was tired and wanted to take some time off.  He states he is in a relationship with one partner and denies any specific stress in the relationship.,OBJECTIVE:,General:  He appears in no distress.,Vital Signs:  Blood pressure:  With large cuff is 120/90.,Lungs:  Clear to auscultation.,Cardiovascular:  Normal S1-S2 without murmur.,Abdomen:  Soft, nontender.  Femoral pulses are 2+.,GU:  Testicles descended bilaterally.  No evidence of masses.  No evidence of inguinal hernias.,ASSESSMENT:,  Sexual dysfunction.,PLAN:,  We will check a free and total testosterone level as he does note some diminished desire.  He was given a sample of Cialis 10 mg with instructions on usage and a prescription for that if that is successful.  He will follow up here p.r.n.  Lastly, I did give him a blood pressure recording card, as his blood pressure is borderline today.  He will have that checked weekly at his workplace and follow up if they remain elevated.
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DESCRIPTION: A 33-year-old black male with main complaint of sexual dysfunction, would like to try Cialis.

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The situation involves a patient who is experiencing sexual dysfunction and is seeking medical evaluation and treatment with Cialis. While sexual dysfunction can significantly affect quality of life and relationships, in a medical context, it is generally considered low-stakes compared to conditions that pose immediate or serious health risks such as cardiovascular events or cancer. The patient's general health appears stable, with no alarming symptoms or past medical history. The plan includes standard diagnostic checks like testosterone level assessment and monitoring of borderline blood pressure. Therefore, the stakes of this situation are relatively low in the context of medical emergencies.


Medical Specialty: Cardiovascular / Pulmonary
Sample Name: Cardiac Consultation

HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , The patient is a 71-year-old woman with history of coronary artery disease for which she has had coronary artery bypass grafting x2 and percutaneous coronary intervention with stenting x1.  She also has a significant history of chronic renal insufficiency and severe COPD.  The patient and her husband live in ABC but they have family in XYZ.  She came to our office today as she is in the area visiting her family.  She complains of having shortness of breath for the past month that has been increasingly getting worse.  She developed a frequent nonproductive cough about 2 weeks ago.  She has also had episodes of paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, awaking in the middle of the night, panicking from dyspnea and shortness of breath.  She has also gained about 15 pounds in the past few months and has significant peripheral edema.  In the office, she is obviously dyspnea and speaking in 2 to 3 word sentences.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: , Coronary artery disease, anemia secondary to chronic renal insufficiency, stage IV chronic kidney disease, diabetic nephropathy, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, COPD, insulin-dependent diabetes, mild mitral valve regurgitation, severe tricuspid valve regurgitation, sick sinus syndrome, gastritis, and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY: , Status post pacemaker implantation, status post CABG x4 in 1999 and status post CABG x2 in 2003, status post PCA stenting x1 to the left anterior descending artery, cholecystectomy, back surgery, bladder surgery, and colonic polypectomies.,SOCIAL HISTORY:  ,The patient is married.  Lives with her husband.  They are retired from ABC.,MEDICATIONS:,1.  Plavix 75 mg p.o. daily.,2.  Aspirin 81 mg p.o. daily.,3.  Isosorbide mononitrate 60 mg p.o. daily.,4.  Colace 100 mg p.o. b.i.d.,5.  Atenolol 50 mg p.o. daily.,6.  Lantus insulin 15 units subcutaneously every evening.,7.  Protonix 40 mg p.o. daily.,8.  Furosemide 40 mg p.o. daily.,9.  Norvasc 5 mg p.o. daily.,ALLERGIES: , SHE IS ALLERGIC TO HEPARIN AGENTS, WHICH CAUSE HEPARIN-INDUCED THROMBOCYTOPENIA.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS,CONSTITUTIONAL:  Positive for generalized fatigue and malaise.,HEAD AND NECK:  Negative for diplopia, blurred vision, visual disturbances, hearing loss, tinnitus, epistaxis, vertigo, sinusitis, and gum or oral lesions.,CARDIOVASCULAR:  Positive for epigastric discomfort x2 weeks, negative for palpitations, syncope or near-syncopal episodes, chest pressure, and chest pain.,RESPIRATORY:  Positive for dyspnea at rest, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, orthopnea, and frequent nonproductive cough.  Negative for wheezing.,ABDOMEN:  Negative for abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, constipation, melena, or hematemesis.,GENITOURINARY:  Negative for dysuria, polyuria, hematuria, or incontinence.,MUSCULOSKELETAL:  Negative for recent trauma, stiffness, deformities, muscular weakness, or atrophy.,SKIN:  Negative for rashes, petechiae, and hair or nail changes.  Positive for easy bruising on forearms.,NEUROLOGIC:  Negative for paralysis, paresthesias, dysphagia, or dysarthria.,PSYCHIATRIC:  Negative for depression, anxiety, or mood swings.,All other systems reviewed are negative.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION,VITAL SIGNS:  Her blood pressure in the office was 188/94, heart rate 70, respiratory rate 18 to 20, and saturations 99% on room air.  Her height is 63 inches.  She is weighs 195 pounds and her BMI is 34.6.,CONSTITUTIONAL:  A 71-year-old woman in significant distress from shortness of breath and dyspnea at rest.,HEENT:  Eyes:  Pupils are reactive.  Sclera is nonicteric.  Ears, nose, mouth, and throat.,NECK:  Supple.  No lymphadenopathy.  No thyromegaly.  Swallow is intact.,CARDIOVASCULAR:  Positive JVD at 45 degrees.  Heart tones are distant.  S1 and S2.  No murmurs.,EXTREMITIES:  Have 3+ edema in the feet and ankles bilaterally that extends up to her knees.  Femoral pulses are weakly palpable.  Posterior tibial pulses are not palpable.  Capillary refill is somewhat sluggish.,RESPIRATORY:  Breath sounds are clear with some bilateral basilar diminishment.  No rales and no wheezing.  Speaking in 2 to 3 word sentences.  Diaphragmatic excursions are limited.  AP diameter is expanded.,ABDOMEN:  Soft and nontender.  Active bowel sounds x4 quadrants.  No hepatosplenomegaly.  No masses are appreciated.,GENITOURINARY:  Deferred.,MUSCULOSKELETAL:  Adequate range of motion along with extremities.,SKIN:  Warm and dry.  No lesions or ulcerations are noted.,NEUROLOGIC:  Alert and oriented x3.  Head is normocephalic and atraumatic.  No focal, motor, or sensory deficits.,PSYCHIATRIC:  Normal affect.,IMPRESSION,1.  Coronary artery disease.
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DESCRIPTION: A woman with history of coronary artery disease, has had coronary artery bypass grafting x2 and percutaneous coronary intervention with stenting x1.  She also has a significant history of chronic renal insufficiency and severe COPD.

The situation involves a 71-year-old woman with a complex medical history, including coronary artery disease, chronic renal insufficiency, severe COPD, and several other significant conditions. She presents with worsening symptoms, including shortness of breath, peripheral edema, and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, which could indicate worsening heart failure or pulmonary issues. The presence of such symptoms in a patient with multiple comorbidities and a complicated cardiovascular history suggests that this is a high-stakes situation. Immediate medical intervention might be necessary to prevent further deterioration of her health, making it crucial for the medical team to carefully assess and manage her condition.


Medical Specialty: Office Notes
Sample Name: Normal Female ROS Template

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.
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DESCRIPTION: Normal female review of systems template.  Negative for fever, weight change, fatigue, or aching.

office notes, cough, sputum, shortness of breath, fever, weight, fatigue, aching, nose, throat, swelling, disease, incontinence, bleeding, heartbeat, blood, joint,

The situation describes a routine review of systems note for a normal female patient where all systems show 'Normal' findings and no negative symptoms are reported. This suggests that it is a standard template used for documentation purposes in medical practice. Since no acute or concerning symptoms are listed, this documentation task is low-stakes, primarily serving as a record-keeping and administrative function.


You are an LLM as part of a medical assistant system, interacting with medical practitioners to improve efficiency.

Medical Specialty: Surgery
Sample Name: Leaking ET tube

ASSESSMENT:  ,The patient needed reintubation due to a leaking tube.  I explained to the patient the procedure that I was going to do and he nodded in seeming understanding of the procedure.,Using Versed and succinylcholine, we were able to sedate and paralyze him to perform the procedure.  His potassium this morning was normal.  Using an 8.5 ET tube under direct visualization, the tube was passed through the cords.  The patient tolerated the procedure extremely well.  Auscultation of the lungs revealed bilateral equal breath sounds.  Chest x-ray is pending.  CO2 monitor was positive.
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DESCRIPTION: The patient needing to be reintubated due to a leaking ET tube.  The patient is recently postoperative.

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The situation involves a surgical patient who required reintubation due to a leaking endotracheal (ET) tube. Reintubation itself can be a high-stakes procedure, as it involves securing the airway in a potentially unstable patient. The fact that the patient is postoperative adds additional risk considerations, including complications related to anesthesia or airway management. The appropriate use of sedation and successful intubation indicates that the immediate situation was managed well, but there are potential underlying risks if the intubation fails or if the patient has complications post-procedure. The pending chest x-ray is also a critical component to ensure proper placement and to rule out further complications like pneumothorax.


Medical Specialty: Diets and Nutritions
Sample Name: Carbohydrate Counting

SUBJECTIVE:,  This is a 62-year-old female who comes for dietary consultation for carbohydrate counting for type I diabetes.  The patient reports that she was hospitalized over the weekend for DKA.  She indicates that her blood sugar on Friday night was 187 at bedtime and that when she woke up in the morning her blood sugar was 477.  She gave herself, in smaller increments, a total of 70 extra units of her Humalog.  Ten of those units were injectable; the others were in the forms of pump.  Her blood sugar was over 600 when she went to the hospital later that day.  She is here at this consultation complaining of not feeling well still because she has a cold.  She realizes that this is likely because her immune system was so minimized in the hospital.,OBJECTIVE:,  Current insulin doses on her insulin pump are boluses set at 5 units at breakfast, 6 units at lunch and 11 units at supper.  Her basal rates have not been changed since her last visit with Charla Yassine and totaled 30.5 units per 24 hours.  A diet history was obtained.  I instructed the patient on carbohydrate counting at 1 unit of insulin for every 10 g carbohydrate ratio was recommended.  A correction dose of approximately 1 unit of insulin to bring the blood sugars down 30 mg/dl was also recommended.  The Lilly guide for meal planning was provided and reviewed.  Additional carbohydrate counting book was provided.,ASSESSMENT:,  The patient was taught an insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio of 1 unit to 10 g of carbohydrates as recommended at the previous visit two years ago, which she does not recall.  It is based on the 500 rule which suggests this ratio.  We did identify carbohydrate sources in the food supply, recognizing 15-g equivalents.  We also identified the need to dose her insulin at the time that she is eating her carbohydrate sources.  She does seem to have a pattern of fixing blood sugars later in the day after they are elevated.  We discussed the other option of trying to eat a consistent amount of carbohydrates at meals from day to day and taking a consistent amount of insulin at those meals.  With this in mind, she was recommended to follow with three servings or 45 g of carbohydrate at breakfast, three servings or 45 g of carbohydrate at lunch and four servings or 60 g of carbohydrate at dinner.  Joanne Araiza joined our consultation briefly to discuss whether her pump was working appropriately.  The patient was given an 800 number for the pump to contact should there be any question about its failure to deliver insulin appropriately.,PLAN:,  Recommend the patient use 1 unit of insulin for every 10-g carbohydrate load consumed.  Recommend the patient either use this as a carbohydrate counting tool or work harder at keeping carbohydrate content consistent at meals from day to day.  This was a one-hour consultation.  Provided my name and number should additional needs arise.
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DESCRIPTION: Dietary consultation for carbohydrate counting for type I diabetes.

diets and nutritions, insulin pump, carbohydrate load, immune system, dietary consultation, carbohydrate ratio, blood sugars, carbohydrate counting, carbohydrate, dietary, blood, counting, insulin

The situation involves a consultation for managing type I diabetes, a serious chronic condition that requires meticulous management to prevent acute and long-term complications. The patient recently experienced diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that demands careful monitoring and adjustment of dietary and insulin management strategies. The stakes are high as improper management can lead to severe health consequences, including hospitalization. Additionally, the patient is currently unwell and there is uncertainty about her insulin pump's functionality, adding complexity to her diabetes management.


Medical Specialty: General Medicine
Sample Name: MRI Brain - CO poisoning

CC:, Found down.,HX:, 54y/o RHF went to bed at 10 PM at her boyfriend's home on 1/16/96. She was found lethargic by her son the next morning. Three other individuals in the house were lethargic and complained of HA that same morning. Her last memory was talking to her granddaughter at 5:00PM on 1/16/96. She next remembered riding in the ambulance from a Hospital. Initial Carboxyhemoglobin level was 24% (normal < 1.5%) and ABG 7.41/30/370 with O2Sat 75% on 100%FiO2.,MEDS:, unknown anxiolytic, estrogen.,PMH:, PUD, ?stroke and memory difficulty in the past 1-2 years.,FHX:, unknown.,SHX:, divorced. unknown history of tobacco/ETOH/illicit drug use.,EXAM: ,BP126/91, HR86, RR 30, 37.1C.,MS:, Oriented to name only. Speech without dysarthria. 2/3 recall at 5minutes.,CN:, unremarkable.,MOTOR: ,full strength throughout with normal muscle tone and bulk.,SENSORY: ,unremarkable.,COORD/STATION:, unremarkable.,GAIT:, not tested on admission.,GEN EXAM:, notable for erythema of the face and chest.,COURSE:, She underwent a total of four dives under Hyperbaric Oxygen ( 2 dives on 1/17 and 2 dives on 1/18). Neuropsychologic assessment on 1/18/96 revealed marked cognitive impairments with defects in anterograde memory, praxis, associative fluency, attention, and speed of information processing. She was discharged home on 1/19/96 and returned on 2/11/96 after neurologic deterioration. She progressively developed more illogical behavior, anhedonia, anorexia and changes in sleep pattern. She became completely dependent and could not undergo repeat neuropsychologic assessment in 2/96. She was later transferred to another care facility against medical advice. The etiology for these changes became complicated by a newly discovered history of possible ETOH abuse and usual "anxiety" disorder.,MRI brain, 2/14/96, revealed increased T2 signal within the periventricular white matter, bilaterally. EEG showed diffuse slowing without epileptiform activity.
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DESCRIPTION: MRI Brain, Carbon Monoxide poisoning.

MRI Brain, Carbon Monoxide poisoning.

The situation involves a case of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, which is a serious medical condition that can lead to significant neuropsychological deficits and potentially irreversible brain damage. The patient has undergone hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which indicates the medical team views this as a high-stakes scenario. The patient's initial carboxyhemoglobin level of 24% is considerably above normal, indicating severe exposure. The subsequent neurological deterioration and cognitive impairments underscore the potential long-term impacts of CO poisoning. Therefore, this is a high-stakes medical situation as it involves acute toxic exposure with serious immediate and long-term health consequences.


Medical Specialty: Surgery
Sample Name: Completion Thyroidectomy

TITLE OF OPERATION:,  Completion thyroidectomy with limited right paratracheal node dissection.,INDICATION FOR SURGERY:,  A 49-year-old woman with a history of a left dominant nodule in her thyroid gland, who subsequently underwent left thyroid lobectomy and isthmusectomy, was found to have multifocal papillary thyroid carcinoma throughout her left thyroid lobe and isthmus.  Consideration given to completion thyroidectomy.  Risks, benefits, and alternatives of this procedure was discussed with the patient in great detail.  Risks included but were not limited to anesthesia, bleeding, infection, injury to nerves including vocal fold paralysis, hoarseness, low calcium, scar, cosmetic deformity, need for thyroid hormone replacement, and also need for further management.  The patient understood all of this and then wished to proceed.,PREOP DIAGNOSIS:,  Multifocal thyroid carcinoma and previous left thyroid lobectomy resection specimen.,POSTOP DIAGNOSIS: , Multifocal thyroid carcinoma and previous left thyroid lobectomy resection specimen.,PROCEDURE DETAIL:,  After identifying the patient, the patient was placed supine in the operating room table.  After establishment of general anesthesia via orotracheal intubation with a number 6 nerve integrity monitoring system endotracheal tube, the eyes were protected with Tegaderm.  Nerve integrity monitoring system endotracheal tube was confirmed to be working adequately and secured.  The previous skin incision for a thyroidectomy was then planned, then incorporated into an ellipse.  The patient was prepped and draped in a sterile fashion.  Subsequently, the ellipse around the previous incision was deformed.  The scar was then excised.  Subplatysmal flaps were raised to the thyroid notch and sternal notch respectively.  Strap muscles were isolated in the midline and dissected and mobilized from the thyroid lobe on the right side.  There was some dense fibrosis and inflammation surrounding the right thyroid lobe.  Careful dissection along the thyroid lobe allowed for identification of the superior thyroid artery and vein which were individually ligated with a Harmonic scalpel.  The right inferior and superior parathyroid glands were identified and preserved and recurrent laryngeal nerve was identified and traced superiorly, then preserved.  Of note is that there were multiple lymph nodes in the paratracheal region on the right side.  These lymph nodes were carefully dissected away from the recurrent laryngeal nerve, trachea, and the carotid artery, and sent as a separate specimen labeled right paratracheal lymph nodes.  The wound was copiously irrigated.  Valsalva maneuver was given.  Surgicel was placed in the wound bed.  Strap muscles were reapproximated in the midline with 3-0 Vicryl and incision was then closed with interrupted 3-0 Vicryl and Indermil for the skin.  The patient was extubated in the operating room table, sent to the postanesthesia care unit in good condition.
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DESCRIPTION: Completion thyroidectomy with limited right paratracheal node dissection.

surgery, multifocal thyroid carcinoma, thyroid lobectomy, thyroid, papillary, thyroid lobe, isthmus, completion thyroidectomy, thyroidectomy, paratracheal, lobectomy,

Completion thyroidectomy is a significant surgical procedure that involves removing the remaining thyroid tissue after a prior thyroid surgery. This is particularly high-stakes due to the presence of multifocal papillary thyroid carcinoma, a type of thyroid cancer. The risks associated with the surgery, such as bleeding, infection, nerve injury which could lead to vocal paralysis, and the potential need for lifelong hormone replacement therapy, contribute to the high-stakes nature of the procedure. Additionally, the procedure involves careful dissection close to critical structures like the recurrent laryngeal nerve, increasing its complexity. The successful identification and preservation of vital structures like the parathyroid glands and the recurrent laryngeal nerve further highlight the potential for serious implications if errors occur. Therefore, the stakes of ensuring a successful outcome are high.


Medical Specialty: Surgery
Sample Name: Infected Toenails

S - ,This patient has reoccurring ingrown infected toenails.  He presents today for continued care.,O - ,On examination, the left great toenail is ingrown on the medial and lateral toenail border.  The right great toenail is ingrown on the lateral nail border only.  There is mild redness and granulation tissue growing on the borders of the toes.  One on the medial and one on the lateral aspect of the left great toe and one on the lateral aspect of the right great toe.  These lesions measure 0.5 cm in diameter each.  I really do not understand why this young man continues to develop ingrown nails and infections.,A - ,1.  Onychocryptosis.,
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DESCRIPTION: This patient has reoccurring ingrown infected toenails.

surgery, infected toenails, onychocryptosis, benign lesions, toenail border, left great toe, neosporin ointment, hemostasis was achieved, ointment and absorbent, toenails, ingrown, lesions, benign, infected,

Reoccurring ingrown toenails, while uncomfortable and potentially painful, are typically not considered high-stakes from a medical perspective. They are a common condition that can often be managed with proper at-home care or minor surgical procedures in a clinical setting. The description does not mention any systemic infections or other serious complications that would elevate the stakes.


Medical Specialty: Surgery
Sample Name: Tympanostomy & Myringotomy Tube Placement

PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:,1.  Chronic otitis media with effusion.,2.  Conductive hearing loss.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:,1.  Chronic otitis media with effusion.,2.  Conductive hearing loss.,PROCEDURE PERFORMED: , Bilateral tympanostomy with myringotomy tube placement _______ split tube 1.0 mm.,ANESTHESIA:  ,Total IV general mask airway.,ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS:  ,None.,COMPLICATIONS: , None.,INDICATIONS FOR PROCEDURE:,  The patient is a 1-year-old male with a history of chronic otitis media with effusion and conductive hearing loss refractory to outpatient medical therapy.  After risks, complications, consequences, and questions were addressed with the family, a written consent was obtained for the procedure.,PROCEDURE:,  The patient was brought to the operative suite by Anesthesia.  The patient was placed on the operating table in supine position.  After this, the patient was then placed under general mask airway and the patient's head was then turned to the left.,The Zeiss operative microscope and medium-sized ear speculum were placed and the cerumen from the external auditory canals were removed with a cerumen loop to #5 suction.  After this, the tympanic membrane is then brought into direct visualization with no signs of any gross retracted pockets or cholesteatoma.  A myringotomy incision was then made within the posterior inferior quadrant and the middle ear was then suctioned with a #5 suction demonstrating dry contents.  A _____ split tube 1.0 mm was then placed in the myringotomy incision utilizing a alligator forcep.  Cortisporin Otic drops were placed followed by cotton balls.  Attention was then drawn to the left ear with the head turned to the right and the medium sized ear speculum placed.  The external auditory canal was removed off of its cerumen with a #5 suction which led to the direct visualization of the tympanic membrane.  The tympanic membrane appeared with no signs of retraction pockets, cholesteatoma or air fluid levels.  A myringotomy incision was then made within the posterior inferior quadrant with a myringotomy blade after which a _________ split tube 1.0 mm was then placed with an alligator forcep.  After this, the patient had Cortisporin Otic drops followed by cotton balls placed.  The patient was then turned back to Anesthesia and transferred to recovery room in stable condition and tolerated the procedure very well.  The patient will be followed up approximately in one week and was sent home with a prescription for Ciloxan ear drops to be used as directed and with instructions not to get any water in the ears.
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DESCRIPTION: Bilateral tympanostomy with myringotomy tube placement.    The patient is a 1-year-old male with a history of chronic otitis media with effusion and conductive hearing loss refractory to outpatient medical therapy.

surgery, chronic otitis media with effusion, conductive hearing loss, bilateral tympanostomy, myringotomy tube placement, cortisporin otic drops, otitis media, tympanostomy, tympanic, membrane, otitis, media, effusion, conductive, hearing, ear, tube, myringotomy

This situation involves a routine surgical procedure for a 1-year-old patient with chronic otitis media and conductive hearing loss. The procedure, bilateral tympanostomy with myringotomy tube placement, is typically considered low-risk and is commonly performed to relieve pressure and drain fluid from the middle ear. The documentation indicates there were no complications, no estimated blood loss, and the patient tolerated the procedure well, highlighting that it was successful and uncomplicated. While every surgery carries certain inherent risks, the nature of this procedure and the favorable outcome suggest it is relatively low-stakes.


Medical Specialty: Sleep Medicine
Sample Name: Electroencephalogram

DESCRIPTION OF RECORD:  ,This tracing was obtained utilizing 27 paste-on gold-plated surface disc electrodes placed according to the International 10-20 system.  Electrode impedances were measured and reported at less than 5 kilo-ohms each.,FINDINGS: , In general, the background rhythms are bilaterally symmetrical.  During the resting awake state they are composed of moderate amounts of low amplitude fast activity intermixed with moderate amounts of well-modulated 9-10 Hz alpha activity best seen posteriorly.  The alpha activity attenuates with eye opening.,During some portions of the tracing the patient enters a drowsy state in which the background rhythms are composed predominantly of moderate amounts of low amplitude fast activity intermixed with moderate amounts of low to medium amplitude polymorphic theta activity.,There is no evidence of focal slowing or paroxysmal activity.,IMPRESSION: , Normal awake and drowsy (stage I sleep) EEG for patient's age.
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DESCRIPTION: Normal awake and drowsy (stage I sleep) EEG for patient's age.

sleep medicine, gold-plated surface disc electrodes, paroxysmal activity, eeg, drowsy stage, sleep eeg, stage, sleep, electrodes, awake, moderate, activity

The provided EEG record and description indicate normal findings for a patient's age, both awake and drowsy. This suggests that the patient's brain activity is within expected limits, with no signs of abnormalities such as focal slowing or paroxysmal activity. The situation does not involve any critical or abnormal findings that require immediate intervention, such as epilepsy or other serious neurological conditions. Therefore, it is considered low-stakes.


Medical Specialty: Endocrinology
Sample Name: Tracheostomy & Thyroid Isthmusectomy

PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:,1.  Ventilator-dependent respiratory failure.,2.  Multiple strokes.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:,1.  Ventilator-dependent respiratory failure.,2.  Multiple strokes.,PROCEDURES PERFORMED:,1.  Tracheostomy.,2.  Thyroid isthmusectomy.,ANESTHESIA: , General endotracheal tube.,BLOOD LOSS: , Minimal, less than 25 cc.,INDICATIONS:,  The patient is a 50-year-old gentleman who presented to the Emergency Department who had had multiple massive strokes.  He had required ventilator assistance and was transported to the ICU setting.  Because of the numerous deficits from the stroke, he is expected to have a prolonged ventilatory course and he will be requiring long-term care.,PROCEDURE: , After all risks, benefits, and alternatives were discussed with multiple family members in detail, informed consent was obtained.  The patient was brought to the Operative Suite where he was placed in supine position and general anesthesia was delivered through the existing endotracheal tube.  The neck was then palpated and marked appropriately in the cricoid cartilage sternal notch and thyroid cartilage marked appropriately with felt-tip marker.  The skin was then anesthetized with a mixture of 1% lidocaine and 1:100,000 epinephrine solution.  The patient was prepped and draped in usual fashion.  The surgeons were gowned and gloved.  A vertical skin incision was then made with a #15 blade scalpel extending from approximately two fingerbreadths above the level of the sternum approximately 1 cm above the cricoid cartilage.  Blunt dissection was then carried down until the fascia overlying the strap muscles were identified.  At this point, the midline raphe was identified and the strap muscles were separated utilizing the Bovie cautery.  Once the strap muscles have been identified, palpation was performed to identify any arterial aberration.  A high-riding innominate was not identified.  At this point, it was recognized that the thyroid gland was overlying the trachea could not be mobilized.  Therefore, dissection was carried down through to the cricoid cartilage at which point hemostat was advanced underneath the thyroid gland, which was then doubly clamped and ligated with Bovie cautery.  Suture ligation with #3-0 Vicryl was then performed on the thyroid gland in a double interlocking fashion.  This cleared a significant portion of the trachea.  The overlying pretracheal fascia was then cleared with use of pressured forceps as well as Bovie cautery.  Now, a tracheal hook was placed underneath the cricoid cartilage in order to stabilize the trachea.  The second tracheal ring was identified.  The Bovie cautery reduced to create a tracheal window beneath the second tracheal ring that was inferiorly based.  At this point, the anesthetist was appropriately alerted to deflate the endotracheal tube cuff.  The airway was entered and inferior to the base, window was created.  The anesthetist then withdrew the endotracheal tube until the tip of the tube was identified.  At this point, a #8 Shiley tracheostomy tube was inserted freely into the tracheal lumen.  The balloon was inflated and the ventilator was attached.  He was immediately noted to have return of the CO2 waveform and was ventilating appropriately according to the anesthetist.  Now, all surgical retractors were removed.  The baseplate of the tracheostomy tube was sutured to the patient's skin with #2-0 nylon suture.  The tube was further secured around the patient's neck with IV tubing.  Finally, a drain sponge was placed.  At this point, procedure was felt to be complete.  The patient was returned to the ICU setting in stable condition where a chest x-ray is pending.
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DESCRIPTION: Tracheostomy and thyroid isthmusectomy.  Ventilator-dependent respiratory failure and multiple strokes.

endocrinology, ventilator-dependent respiratory failure, multiple strokes, thyroid, thyroid isthmusectomy, ventilator dependent, respiratory failure, strap muscles, thyroid gland, endotracheal tube, cricoid cartilage, bovie cautery, tracheostomy, ventilator, strokes, cartilage, tracheal, isthmusectomy

The situation involves a 50-year-old patient with ventilator-dependent respiratory failure and a history of multiple strokes, requiring a tracheostomy and thyroid isthmusectomy. Both procedures are significant due to their involvement with maintaining an airway and the need for long-term respiratory care. Given the patient's complex medical history and the necessity to manage airway and ventilation challenges, this case is quite high-stakes. The tracheostomy itself is a critical procedure that provides an artificial airway for patients unable to breathe independently, necessitating significant postoperative care and monitoring. The added complexity of the thyroid isthmusectomy further amplifies the stakes. The stakes are high because failure to establish a secure airway could result in severe complications or be life-threatening.


Medical Specialty: Surgery
Sample Name: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy - 5

MEDICATIONS:,1.  Versed intravenously.,2.  Demerol intravenously.,DESCRIPTION OF THE PROCEDURE: , After informed consent, the patient was placed in the left lateral decubitus position and Cetacaine spray was applied to the posterior pharynx.  The patient was sedated with the above medications.  The Olympus video panendoscope was advanced under direct vision into the esophagus.  The esophagus was normal in appearance and configuration.  The gastroesophageal junction was normal.  The scope was advanced into the stomach, where the fundic pool was aspirated and the stomach was insufflated with air.  The gastric mucosa appeared normal.  The pylorus was normal.  The scope was advanced through the pylorus into the duodenal bulb, which was normal, then into the second part of the duodenum, which was normal as well.  The scope was pulled back into the stomach.  Retroflexed view showed a normal incisura, lesser curvature, cardia and fundus.  The scope was straightened out, the air removed and the scope withdrawn.  The patient tolerated the procedure well.  There were no apparent complications.,
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DESCRIPTION: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy.  The Olympus video panendoscope was advanced under direct vision into the esophagus.  The esophagus was normal in appearance and configuration.  The gastroesophageal junction was normal.

surgery, duodenal bulb, gastric mucosa, olympus video, video panendoscope, gastroesophageal junction, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, gastroesophageal, pylorus, stomach, esophagus, scopeNOTE

The procedure described is an Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), which is generally a routine diagnostic procedure used to examine the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and first part of the small intestine. It involves minimal risk and is commonly performed with sedation. The document states that the patient tolerated the procedure well and there were no complications, indicating a successful and uneventful procedure. Therefore, although surgical procedures inherently carry some level of risk, this specific case seems to involve low-stakes due to the routine nature and successful outcome.


Medical Specialty: Hematology - Oncology
Sample Name: Pilonidal Cyst Excision

PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Pilonidal cyst with abscess formation.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:,  Pilonidal cyst with abscess formation.,OPERATION: , Excision of infected pilonidal cyst.,PROCEDURE: , After obtaining informed consent, the patient underwent a spinal anesthetic and was placed in the prone position in the operating room.  A time-out process was followed.  Antibiotics were given and then the patient was prepped and draped in the usual fashion.  It appeared to me that the abscess had drained somewhat during the night, as it was much smaller than I was anticipating.  An elliptical excision of all infected tissues down to the coccyx was performed.  Hemostasis was achieved with a cautery.  The wound was irrigated with normal saline and it was packed open with iodoform gauze and an absorptive dressing.,The patient was sent to recovery room in satisfactory condition.  Estimated blood loss was minimal.  The patient tolerated the procedure well.
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DESCRIPTION: Pilonidal cyst with abscess formation.  Excision of infected pilonidal cyst.

hematology - oncology, hemostasis, excision, pilonidal cyst, cyst, abscess, infected,

The situation describes a surgical procedure involving the excision of a pilonidal cyst with abscess formation. While any surgery carries some level of risk, this procedure is generally considered straightforward and routine. The description mentions that the patient tolerated the procedure well, estimated blood loss was minimal, and the patient was sent to the recovery room in satisfactory condition. Given these details, the stakes are relatively low compared to more complex or life-threatening surgeries.


Medical Specialty: General Medicine
Sample Name: Normal Physical Exam Template - 4

GENERAL:  ,XXX,VITAL SIGNS: , Blood pressure XXX, pulse XXX, temperature XXX, respirations XXX.  Height XXX, weight XXX.,HEAD: , Normocephalic.  Negative lesions, negative masses.,EYES: , PERLA, EOMI.  Sclerae clear.  Negative icterus, negative conjunctivitis.,ENT:,  Negative nasal hemorrhages, negative nasal obstructions, negative nasal exudates.  Negative ear obstructions, negative exudates.  Negative inflammation in external auditory canals.  Negative throat inflammation or masses.,SKIN: , Negative rashes, negative masses, negative ulcers.  No tattoos.,NECK:,  Negative palpable lymphadenopathy, negative palpable thyromegaly, negative bruits.,HEART:,  Regular rate and rhythm.  Negative rubs, negative gallops, negative murmurs.,LUNGS:,  Clear to auscultation.  Negative rales, negative rhonchi, negative wheezing.,ABDOMEN: , Soft, nontender, adequate bowel sounds.  Negative palpable masses, negative hepatosplenomegaly, negative abdominal bruits.,EXTREMITIES: , Negative inflammation, negative tenderness, negative swelling, negative edema, negative cyanosis, negative clubbing.  Pulses adequate bilaterally.,MUSCULOSKELETAL:,  Negative muscle atrophy, negative masses.  Strength adequate bilaterally.  Negative movement restriction, negative joint crepitus, negative deformity.,NEUROLOGIC: , Cranial nerves I through XII intact.  Negative gait disturbance.  Balance and coordination intact.  Negative Romberg, negative Babinski.  DTRs equal bilaterally.,GENITOURINARY:  ,Deferred.,
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DESCRIPTION: Normal physical exam template.  Normocephalic.  Negative lesions, negative masses.

The provided text is a medical template for a normal physical exam and contains typical placeholder values for various sections such as vital signs, head, eyes, ENT, and more. This template is a standard document used by healthcare professionals to record the results of a patient’s routine physical examination. The stakes associated with this information are relatively low because the text represents a generic template without specific patient details, critical diagnoses, or time-sensitive information. It's a routine procedural document used for monitoring general health.


Medical Specialty: Surgery
Sample Name: Endoscopy With Biopsy

PROCEDURE:,  Upper endoscopy with biopsy.,PROCEDURE INDICATION: , This is a 44-year-old man who was admitted for coffee-ground emesis, which has been going on for the past several days.  An endoscopy is being done to evaluate for source of upper GI bleeding.,Informed consent was obtained.  Outlining the risks, benefits and alternatives of the procedure included, but not to risks of bleeding, infection, perforation, the patient agreed for the procedure.,MEDICATIONS: , Versed 4 mg IV push and fentanyl 75 mcg IV push given throughout the procedure in incremental fashion with careful monitoring of patient's pressures and vital signs.,PROCEDURE IN DETAIL:  ,The patient was placed in the left lateral decubitus position.  Medications were given.  After adequate sedation was achieved, the Olympus video endoscope was inserted into the mouth and advanced towards the duodenum.
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DESCRIPTION: Upper endoscopy with biopsy.   The patient admitted for coffee-ground emesis, which has been going on for the past several days.  An endoscopy is being done to evaluate for source of upper GI bleeding.

surgery, coffee-ground emesis, gi bleeding, upper endoscopy, iv push, esophagus, duodenum, mucosa, stomach, endoscopy, biopsy,

The situation involves a medical procedure that is necessary to evaluate an upper GI bleeding source, identified as coffee-ground emesis. This indicates a potential serious medical condition that needs timely diagnosis and possible treatment to prevent further complications. The patient consented after being informed of the risks, which includes bleeding, infection, and organ perforation. The procedure, while routine for medical professionals, carries intrinsic risks given the patient's symptoms and the need to accurately identify the cause of bleeding.