25.11.2014 Views

SIMULATION CASEBOOK - MyCourses

SIMULATION CASEBOOK - MyCourses

SIMULATION CASEBOOK - MyCourses

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

Gilbert Program in Medical Simulation<br />

Simulation Casebook<br />

Harvard Medical School Draft of the 1 st edition (2011), updated 3/2/12<br />

V. Case Narrative: Part I<br />

PATIENT: 68 year old<br />

CC: Chest pain, shortness of breath<br />

HPI: Use lay terminology as the voice of the patient<br />

Patient presents with mild left-sided chest pain and significant dyspnea that began while working on<br />

computer in the morning. Patient reports that he had recently been traveling on business across the<br />

country. Chest pain is worsened by taking in a deep breath, sharp in nature.<br />

PMHx:<br />

COPD<br />

Hypertension<br />

Albuterol<br />

Spiriva<br />

HCTZ<br />

Lisinopril<br />

MEDICATIONS<br />

NKDA<br />

ALLERGIES<br />

PSHx: Denies<br />

SOCIAL Hx:<br />

EtOH:<br />

Tobacco:<br />

Illicits:<br />

Occupation:<br />

Additional:<br />

Occasional<br />

1-2 pack/day, x 40 years<br />

Denies<br />

Patent lawyer<br />

Married, lives with spouse<br />

FAMILY Hx: Unremarkable<br />

ROS:<br />

(+) Chest pain, dyspnea, diaphoresis<br />

(-) Nausea, vomiting, fever/chills, diarrhea/constipation, headache, blurred vision, lightheadedness,<br />

palpitations, numbness/motor weakness, abdominal pain, or urinary symptoms<br />

PHYSICAL EXAM: Those signs not demonstrable by the mannequin should be verbalized when<br />

students perform/verbalize the examination maneuver<br />

HR BP Temperature ( o C) O 2 Sats (RA) RR<br />

115 120/70 37.5 o 84% 24<br />

GENERAL: A&Ox3, well-appearing, no acute distress<br />

HEENT: Unremarkable, MMM<br />

NECK: Supple, no JVD<br />

PULM: bilateral wheeze<br />

CV: Tachycardic, regular rhythm, no murmur<br />

43

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!