Orthopedic Inpatient Protocols. Miriam Wiggins

      

      Orthopedic Inpatient Protocols

      A Guide to Orthopedic Inpatient Rounding

      by

      Miriam Wiggins

      Copyright 2011 Miriam Wiggins,

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      ISBN-13: 978-1-4566-0043-3

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      Important Notes

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

      SOAP Note

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

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

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

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

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