Discharge Instructions

You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for abdominal pain. Your evaluation did not show evidence of medical conditions requiring emergent intervention at this time.

Please schedule an appointment with your primary care physician.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or uncontrolled pain, fevers 100.4F or greater, recurrent vomiting, inability to tolerate food or fluids by mouth, bloody stools or vomit, black or tarry stools, or any other concerning symptoms.

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You were evaluated in the ER for an abscess. Please keep the area surrounding the abscess clean and dry. You will be given a prescription for antibiotics, please take the antibiotics as directed for the full course of the medication. If the abscess progresses you may have to have the abscess incised and drained.

We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. If needed, you can alternate these medications so that you take one medication every 3 hours. For instance, at noon take ibuprofen, then at 3pm take tylenol, then at 6pm take ibuprofen.

Please schedule an appointment with your primary care physician as soon as possible for follow up.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience fevers greater than 100.4F, increase in area of redness or swelling, increasing amount of discharge from the area, increased tenderness around the area, or any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for an allergic reaction. You have been given medications to control your symptoms. You have been observed for several hours in the Emergency Department and you are stable for discharge at this time. You can take Benadryl and Pepcid, which are available over the counter, to help control your symptoms at home.

***You have also been given a prescription for steroids, please take them as directed.

Please schedule an appointment with your primary care physician for follow up.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience rashes, difficulty breathing or swallowing, lip/mouth/tongue swelling, vomiting, or for any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for a period of altered mental status. Your evaluation, including lab work and imaging of your brain, did not show evidence of conditions requiring further emergent medical intervention at this time.

Please schedule an appointment as soon as possible with your primary care physician for follow up.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening periods of confusion, loss of consciousness, numbness/tingling, weakness, trouble speaking, vision changes, chest pain, shortness of breath, or any other worsening symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for an animal bite. Please keep the area surrounding the wounds clean and dry and watch closely for signs of infection.

***Please take the antibiotics prescribed to you in full, as directed.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or uncontrolled pain, spreading redness, fevers 100.4' or greater, pus from your bite, or for any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for ankle pain. Your evaluation showed a fracture of your ankle. We have placed your ankle in a splint today, avoid getting the splint wet.

We have provided crutches for you to use while your ankle heals. Please rest, ice, and elevate your ankle.

We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. If needed, you can alternate these medications so that you take one medication every 3 hours. For instance, at noon take ibuprofen, then at 3pm take tylenol, then at 6pm take ibuprofen. *** Please take your prescribed norco as directed as necessary for breakthrough pain. Do not drive or take medications containing tylenol while taking norco.

***Please follow-up with an orthopedic surgeon in 1 week.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening pain, numbness, tingling, change of color in your toes, or any other concerning symptoms.

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You were evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your back pain. Your evaluation did not show signs of medical conditions requiring emergent intervention at this time.

We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. If needed, you can alternate these medications so that you take one medication every 3 hours. For instance, at noon take ibuprofen, then at 3pm take tylenol, then at 6pm take ibuprofen.

***Please take your prescribed norco as directed as necessary for severe pain. Do not drive or take medications containing tylenol while taking norco.

Please schedule an appointment for follow-up with your primary care physician this week for further evaluation of your symptoms.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening back pain, difficulty walking, fevers, numbness, tingling, incontinence, or any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for ***. Your evaluation, including ***, suggests that your symptoms are due to ***.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience ***.

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You were evaluated in the Emergency Department today for a burn. Your burn has been dressed in the ER. Apply Bacitracin at home and watch closely for signs of infection.

We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. If needed, you can alternate these medications so that you take one medication every 3 hours. For instance, at noon take ibuprofen, then at 3pm take tylenol, then at 6pm take ibuprofen.

Please follow-up as soon as possible with a burn specialist.

Please also follow up with your primary care physician within three days. Call 1-800-825-2631 to schedule an appointment with a primary care physician.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or spreading redness around the burn, worsening or uncontrolled pain, fevers 100.4'F or greater, recurrent vomiting, shortness of breath, or any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for a skin infection. If the area of inflammation was outlined today in the ER, please return to the ER immediately if the area of redness increases beyond that border. Please take your prescribed antibiotics as directed for the full course of the medication.

We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. If needed, you can alternate these medications so that you take one medication every 3 hours. For instance, at noon take ibuprofen, then at 3pm take tylenol, then at 6pm take ibuprofen.

Please schedule an appointment for follow up with your primary care physician as soon as possible.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience recurrent vomiting, fevers greater than 100.4F, increase in area of redness, warmth around the area, foul smelling discharge from the area, increased tenderness around the area, or any other concerning symptoms.

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You were evaluated in the Emergency Department today for chest pain. Your evaluation has shown no signs of medical conditions requiring emergent intervention at this time, however we recommend that you follow up with your primary care physician or your cardiologist as soon as possible for further testing as an outpatient.

Please schedule an appointment for follow up with your primary care physician as soon as possible.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or uncontrolled chest pain, shortness of breath, light headedness, feeling faint, nausea, vomiting, or any other concerning symptoms.

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Your son has been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for his head injury. It is possible that your son has had a minor concussion tonight. Typical symptoms after a concussion include headache, some nausea, and difficulty concentrating. If these symptoms worsen or become severe, bring your son back to the ER.

He should avoid contact contact sports, strenuous exercise, or extended computer use for the next few days, until he is feeling completely well again.

Please follow up with your son's pediatrician within three days.

Return to the Emergency Department if your son experiences severe headache, vision changes, recurrent vomiting, difficulty with normal activities, lethargy, abnormal behavior, difficulty walking, numbness, weakness, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your son's care.

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Your daughter has been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for her head injury. It is possible that your daughter has had a minor concussion tonight. Typical symptoms after a concussion include headache, some nausea, and difficulty concentrating. If these symptoms worsen or become severe, bring your daughter back to the ER.

She should avoid contact contact sports, strenuous exercise, or extended computer use for the next few days, until she is feeling completely well again.

Please follow up with your daughter's pediatrician within three days.

Return to the Emergency Department if your daughter experiences severe headache, vision changes, recurrent vomiting, difficulty with normal activities, lethargy, abnormal behavior, difficulty walking, numbness, weakness, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your daughter's care.

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Your son was evaluated in the Emergency Department today for his cough. His evaluation suggests that his symptoms are likely due to a viral illness.

You can give your son Tylenol or Motrin per the attached dosing instructions as needed for fever.

Please follow up with your son's pediatrician within three days.

Return to the Emergency Department if your son experiences worsening cough, fever 100.4'F or greater, recurrent vomiting, lethargy, or any other concerning symptoms.

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Your daughter was evaluated in the Emergency Department today for her cough. Her evaluation suggests that her symptoms are likely due to a viral illness.

You can give your daughter Tylenol or Motrin per the attached dosing instructions as needed for fever.

Please follow up with your daughter's pediatrician within three days.

Return to the Emergency Department if your daughter experiences worsening cough, fever 100.4'F or greater, recurrent vomiting, lethargy, or any other concerning symptoms.

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Your son was evaluated in the Emergency Department today for his fever. His evaluation, including ***, suggests that his symptoms are due to ***.

Please alternate Tylenol and Motrin every 4-6 hours to help control your son's fever.

Please follow up with your son's pediatrician within three days.

Return to the Emergency Department immediately if your son experiences severe cough, fevers greater than 100.4'F that cannot be controlled with Tylenol/Motrin, recurrent vomiting, lethargy, seizures, shortness of breath, or any other concerning symptoms.

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Your daughter was evaluated in the Emergency Department today for her fever. Her evaluation, including ***, suggests that her symptoms are due to ***.

Please alternate Tylenol and Motrin every 4-6 hours to help control your daughter's fever.

Please follow up with your daughter's pediatrician within three days.

Return to the Emergency Department immediately if your daughter experiences severe cough, fevers greater than 100.4'F that cannot be controlled with Tylenol/Motrin, recurrent vomiting, lethargy, seizures, shortness of breath, or any other concerning symptoms.

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Your son has been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for his *** pain. His evaluation, including an x-ray of his ***, has revealed a *** fracture. Your son's *** has been splinted in the ER.

Please rest, ice, and elevate your son's *** to control pain and inflammation.

Please give your son tylenol/motrin as directed in the attached dosing instructions for discomfort.

Please follow up with a pediatric orthopedic surgeon in about 1 week.

Return to the ER immediately if your son has any worsening or uncontrolled pain, numbness or weakness to his ***, color change to his ***, or for any other concerning symptoms.

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Your daughter has been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for her *** pain. Her evaluation, including an x-ray of her ***, has revealed a *** fracture. Your daughter's *** has been splinted in the ER.

Please rest, ice, and elevate her *** to control pain and inflammation.

Please give your daughter tylenol/motrin as directed in the attached dosing instructions for discomfort.

Please follow up with a pediatric orthopedic surgeon in about 1 week.

Return to the ER immediately if your daughter has any worsening or uncontrolled pain, numbness or weakness to her ***, color change to her ***, or for any other concerning symptoms.

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Your child has been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for *** pain. Your child's evaluation, including X-rays, did not find signs of any concerning conditions such as fractures or dislocations.

Please rest, ice, and elevate your child's ***, and resume normal activities as tolerated.

Give your child Tylenol and Ibuprofen per the attached dosing instructions for pain.

Please schedule an appointment with your child's pediatrician for follow up this week.

Return to the Emergency Department if your child experiences worsening pain, numbness, tingling, change of color in your child's extremity, or any other concerning symptoms.

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Your child has been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for a rash. Your child's rash is most likely due to ***.

Please follow up with your child's pediatrician within three days.

Return to the Emergency Department immediately if your child has worsening rash, rash that spreads to the mouth or the palms of the hands or soles of the feet, fevers that cannot be controlled with tylenol or motrin, behavior changes, or any other concerning symptoms.

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You were evaluated in the Emergency Department today for a cough. Your chest xray did not show evidence of a pneumonia- your cough is most likely due to a viral illness which will improve on its own with rest and fluids. You can take over the counter medications such as dextromethorphan to help manage your symptoms.

Please schedule an appointment for follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening cough, fever 100.4 ' F or greater, recurrent vomiting, chest pain, shortness of breath, or any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for dizziness. Your evaluation suggests that your symptoms are most likely due to peripheral vertigo.

You have been prescribed meclizine to help relieve your symptoms. Please take your prescription as directed. You can also try Epley Maneuvers at home to help relieve your symptoms- instructions are available online.

Please follow up with your primary care doctor in 2-3 days.

Return to the ER immediately for worsening or uncontrolled symptoms, worsening headache, chest pain, shortness of breath, persistent vomiting, vision changes, fainting, or for any other concerning symptoms.

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You were evaluated in the Emergency Department today for leg swelling. Your evaluation, including an ultrasound, showed evidence of a blood clot in your leg. You have been started on a blood thinning medication to help the blood clot break down.

Please rest and elevate your affected leg to help reduce swelling, and resume normal activities as tolerated.

Please schedule an appointment for follow up with your primary care physician as soon as possible.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening swelling or pain of your leg, shortness of breath, coughing up blood, chest pain, palpitations, nausea/vomiting, redness or warmth to your leg, fevers, or any other concerning symptoms.

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You were evaluated in the Emergency Department today for ear pain. Your evaluation suggests your pain is due to an ear infection.

Please take your prescribed antibiotics ***or use your antibiotic drops as directed for the full course of the medication.

***Please use over the counter debrox drops to help clean wax out of your ears. As discussed, please do not use cotton swabs in your ears.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience hearing loss, discharge from your ear, headaches, fevers, recurrent vomiting, or any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your nosebleed. Your bleeding was controlled in the ER with pressure. Your bleeding was most likely caused by dry and fragile skin inside your nose.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or uncontrolled bleeding, shortness of breath, feeling lightheaded or dizzy, loss of consciousness, fainting, nausea or vomiting, chest pain, or for any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for alcohol intoxication. You have been observed in the Emergency Department and are now able to walk on your own and are tolerating fluids/food.

Please follow up with your primary care physician.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience shaking, seizures, palpitations, inability to keep down fluids, worsening or uncontrolled pain, confusion, or for any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for *** pain. Your evaluation showed a fracture of your ***. We have placed your *** in a splint today, avoid getting the splint wet.

Please rest, ice, and elevate your *** to help it heal. ***We have provided crutches for you to use at home while your *** heals.

We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. If needed, you can alternate these medications so that you take one medication every 3 hours. For instance, at noon take ibuprofen, then at 3pm take tylenol, then at 6pm take ibuprofen. *** Please take your prescribed norco as directed as necessary for breakthrough pain. Do not drive or take medications containing tylenol while taking norco.

Please follow-up with an orthopedic surgeon in 1 week.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening pain, numbness, tingling, change of color in your ***, or any other concerning symptoms.

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You were evaluated in the Emergency Department today for epigastric pain, which is most likely due to irritation of the lining of your stomach. Your symptoms improved with medication in the ED. You can take Mylanta, which is available over the counter, to help manage your symptoms. Avoid spicy or acidic foods.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience shortness of breath, worsening or uncontrolled abdominal or chest pain, headache, light headedness, feeling faint, nausea, vomiting, bloody vomit or stools, black tarry stools, or any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for nausea and vomiting. Your evaluation suggests that your symptoms are most likely due to viral illness which will improve on its own with rest and fluids. Remember to drink plenty of fluids at home.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or uncontrolled pain, inability to tolerate fluids by mouth, difficulty breathing, fevers 100.4'F or greater, recurrent vomiting, or any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for a problem with your G-tube. Your G-tube was replaced in the ER and you had imaging to confirm placement.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience fevers, vomiting, redness, swelling, or discharge from the G-tube site, if your G-tube falls out, if you are unable to use the G-tube, for pain with using the G-tube, or for any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for headache. Your evaluation did not show evidence of medical conditions requiring emergent intervention at this time, and your pain improved with medication in the ED.

We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. If needed, you can alternate these medications so that you take one medication every 3 hours. For instance, at noon take ibuprofen, then at 3pm take tylenol, then at 6pm take ibuprofen.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or uncontrolled pain, vision changes, recurrent vomiting, difficulty with normal activities, abnormal behavior, difficulty walking, numbness, weakness, or any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your head injury. Your CT scan did not show signs of bleeds or fractures in your head.

We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. If needed, you can alternate these medications so that you take one medication every 3 hours. For instance, at noon take ibuprofen, then at 3pm take tylenol, then at 6pm take ibuprofen.

Please schedule an appointment for follow up with your primary care physician as soon as possible.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or uncontrolled pain, vision changes, recurrent vomiting, difficulty with normal activities, abnormal behavior, difficulty walking, numbness, weakness, or any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your rectal pain. Your evaluation has revealed that your symptoms are due to hemorrhoids. You can apply hemorrhoid cream, which is available over the counter, and do sitz baths to soothe the area. Stay well hydrated, eat a high fiber diet, and take stool softeners- you should not strain on the toilet.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening bleeding, feel lightheaded, have shortness of breath, have headache, feel weak, have fever, or for any other concerning symptoms.

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You were evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your knee pain. Your evaluation, including ***X-rays of your knee, did not show signs of fractures or other acute abnormalities which require further intervention at this time.

Your knee has been ace wrapped and you were given crutches in the ER to help your knee heal. Please rest, ice and elevate your knee, and resume normal activities as tolerated.

We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. If needed, you can alternate these medications so that you take one medication every 3 hours. For instance, at noon take ibuprofen, then at 3pm take tylenol, then at 6pm take ibuprofen. ***Please take your prescribed norco as directed as necessary for pain. Do not drive or take medications containing tylenol while taking norco.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within three days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or uncontrolled pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness to your legs, difficulty walking, worsening knee swelling or redness, or any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for a laceration to your ***. Your laceration was repaired in the ED with sutures. Please keep the area surrounding the laceration clean and dry. Please keep the area out of the sunlight for the next 6 months to help prevent scarring. You should have the sutures removed in 7-10 days by your primary care physician, or at your local urgent care or ER. If you develop redness or swelling at the site of your laceration please come back to the ER for a wound check.

We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. If needed, you can alternate these medications so that you take one medication every 3 hours. For instance, at noon take ibuprofen, then at 3pm take tylenol, then at 6pm take ibuprofen.

Please follow up with your primary care physician in 7-10 days for suture removal. You can also return to the ER or another urgent care facility for this service.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience discharge from your laceration, redness around your laceration, warmth around your laceration, fever, vomiting, numbness, tingling, or any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your cramping abdominal pain. Your evaluation suggests that your symptoms are due to menstrual cramps.

Please take ibuprofen up to 600mg every 6 hours to control pain. You can also use heating or cooling packs.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within 1 week.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience vaginal bleeding, shortness of breath, feeling lightheaded, chest tightness, worsening or uncontrolled pain, fevers 100.4'F or greater, or for any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for *** pain. Your evaluation did not find evidence of medical conditions requiring emergent intervention at this time.

We have provided crutches for you to use while your *** heals. Please rest, ice, and elevate your ***, and resume normal activities as tolerated.

We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. If needed, you can alternate these medications so that you take one medication every 3 hours. For instance, at noon take ibuprofen, then at 3pm take tylenol, then at 6pm take ibuprofen.

Please schedule an appointment for follow up with your primary care physician this week.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening pain, numbness, tingling, change of color in your toes, or any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your ***pain after ***. Your pain is most likely muscle strain which will improve on its own.

Please follow up with your primary care physician in 2-3 days.

Please rest, ice, and elevate your *** to control pain and inflammation.

Return to the ER immediately for worsening or uncontrolled pain, numbness or weakness to your ***, color change to your ***, or for any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your injuries after a motor vehicle collision. Your evaluation did not show evidence of medical conditions requiring emergent intervention at this time. Please be aware that musculoskeletal pain commonly worsens a day or two after a collision before it gets better.

We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. If needed, you can alternate these medications so that you take one medication every 3 hours. For instance, at noon take ibuprofen, then at 3pm take tylenol, then at 6pm take ibuprofen.

***Please take your prescribed norco as directed as necessary for breakthrough pain. Do not drive or take medications containing tylenol while taking norco.

Please follow up with your primary care physician in 2-3 days.

Return to the ER immediately for worsening or uncontrolled pain, difficulty walking, numbness or weakness in your arms or legs, chest pain, shortness of breath, confusion, vomiting, or for any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your nose injury after a fall. Your nose does not appear to be fractured.

We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. If needed, you can alternate these medications so that you take one medication every 3 hours. For instance, at noon take ibuprofen, then at 3pm take tylenol, then at 6pm take ibuprofen.

Please follow up with your primary care physician in 2-3 days. If your nose appears to be deformed in 3-4 days, you can find a plastic surgeon by calling (310) 825-5510 or an Ear, Nose, and Throat physician by calling 310-206-6688.

Return to the ER immediately for vomiting, confusion, worsening or uncontrolled pain, difficulty breathing, or for any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your sore throat. Your evaluation has revealed an early, small peritonsillar abscess. Your abscess was incised and drained in the Emergency Department.

Please take your prescribed antibiotics for the full course of the medication.

Please follow up with a Head and Neck doctor in about 1 week.

Return to the ER immediately for worsening or uncontrolled pain, difficulty swallowing, eating, or breathing, pain on moving your jaw, tongue swelling, fevers 100.4'F or greater, or for any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your psychiatric complaint. You were evaluated by both Emergency Medicine and Psychiatry staff and have been cleared to go home.

Please follow up with your psychiatrist within 2-3 days. Please use the resources given to you in the Emergency Department.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience thoughts of hurting yourself or others, audio or visual hallucinations, or for any other concerning symptoms.

You were evaluated in the Emergency Department today for a rash. Your evaluation suggests your symptoms are most likely due to ***.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within 2-3 days. Call 1-800-825-2631 to schedule an appointment with a primary care physician.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or spreading rash, worsening or uncontrolled pain, fevers 100.4'F or greater, recurrent vomiting, shortness of breath, discharge from your rash, or any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your flank pain. Your pain is most likely due to a kidney stone which will pass on its own.

We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. If needed, you can alternate these medications so that you take one medication every 3 hours. For instance, at noon take ibuprofen, then at 3pm take tylenol, then at 6pm take ibuprofen.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening pain, fever, painful urination, blood in urine, weakness, chest pain, difficulty breathing or any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for a seizure. Your evaluation, including labs and a CT of your brain, were unremarkable. Do not drive until you are cleared by a physician.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days. Call 1-800-825-2631 to schedule an appointment with a primary care physician.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience recurrent seizures, difficulty walking or moving your arms or legs, slurred speech, difficulty with normal activities, abnormal behavior, vision changes, or for any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for shoulder pain. Your evaluation, including physical exam and x-rays, revealed a shoulder dislocation. We have reduced your shoulder, please use the sling for comfort.

We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. If needed, you can alternate these medications so that you take one medication every 3 hours. For instance, at noon take ibuprofen, then at 3pm take tylenol, then at 6pm take ibuprofen. ***Please take your prescribed norco as directed as necessary for breakthrough pain. Do not drive or take medications containing tylenol while taking norco.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Please follow up with an orthopedic surgeon in 1 week.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening pain, numbness/tingling, change of color in your fingers, or any other concerning symptoms.

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You were evaluated in the Emergency Department today for shortness of breath. Your symptoms improved with Albuterol and steroids, and your evaluation did not show evidence of medical conditions requiring emergent intervention at this time. ***You have been given a prescription for steroids, please take them as directed.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening shortness of breath, chest pain, headache, light headedness, or any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your sore throat. Your evaluation suggests your symptoms are due to ***.

***Please take your prescribed antibiotics as directed for the full course of the medication.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or uncontrolled pain, tongue swelling, difficulty swallowing, change in your voice, difficulty breathing, fevers 100.4'F or greater, recurrent vomiting, or any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your ***. You were tested today for gonorrhea and chlamydia and the results are still pending; you have been given treatment for these infections presumptively anyway. You will receive a phone call in~3 days if the results are positive. You should follow up with your primary care provider for further STI testing.

***Please take your prescribed antibiotics for the full course of the medication as directed.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience fevers 100.4' or greater, worsening or uncontrolled pain, rashes, sores, vomiting, or for any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for suture removal. Your sutures were removed and your wound is healing well. You can wash the area freely now. Keep your wound out of the sunlight for six months to reduce the appearance of scarring. You should cover your scar or use high SPF sunscreen protection.

Please follow up with your primary care doctor at your next scheduled appointment.

Return to the ER immediately signs of infection to your wounds such as worsening pain, worsening redness/swelling, discharge/pus from your wounds, or for any other concerning symptoms.

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You were evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your congestion, cough and fevers. Your evaluation suggests that your symptoms are most likely due to a viral illness, which will improve on its own with rest and fluids.

***We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for fever. If needed, you can alternate these medications so that you take one medication every 3 hours. For instance, at noon take ibuprofen, then at 3pm take tylenol, then at 6pm take ibuprofen.

Please schedule an appointment for follow up with your primary care physician this week.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening cough, fever 100.4 ' F or greater not controlled by Tylenol or Ibuprofen, recurrent vomiting, chest pain, shortness of breath, or any other concerning symptoms.

You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your urinary symptoms. Your evaluation, including urinalysis, suggests that your symptoms are due to a urinary tract infection. Please take your prescribed antibiotics for the full course of the medication as directed.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience fevers 100.4' or greater, worsening or uncontrolled pain, vomiting, flank pain, or for any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your vaginal bleeding. Your evaluation suggests that your symptoms are due to ***. Your ultrasound showed ***.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

***Please follow up with your OB/Gyn within 2 days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or uncontrolled bleeding, shortness of breath, feeling lightheaded, chest tightness, abdominal cramping, severe abdominal pain, fevers,vomiting, or for any other concerning symptoms.

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your syncopal episode. Your evaluation did not show evidence of medical conditions requiring emergent intervention at this time, however we recommend you follow up with your primary care provider for further testing as an outpatient.

Please follow up with your primary care doctor in 2-3 days.

Return to the ER immediately for worsening or uncontrolled symptoms, headache, chest pain, shortness of breath, persistent vomiting, vision changes, recurrent fainting, or for any other concerning symptoms.

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