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Review the fоllоwing pаtient infоrmаtion аnd document complete and thorough Admission Orders in the blank space provided in the next question: Patient Information Patient: Bruno Muller Age: 44 yrs old CC: “I fell off my motor bike and think something is wrong with my shoulder” HPI: Mr. Bruno Muller is a 44 y/o M pt who presents for complaint of “I fell off my motor bike and think something is wrong with my shoulder”. This began after a fall from a motorbike where he struck a rock when riding off-road with a friend at low speed (< 10 mph). His friend witnessed that he was launched a short distance over the handlebars after striking the rock and landed on his R shoulder area. He arrives via ambulance after his friend called 9-11. He was wearing a helmet, goggles, gloves and protective padding to his chest and elbows at the time of the fall. No reported loss of consciousness or post-injury confusion/memory loss. Immediately after the fall, the pt reported R shoulder area pain and deformity over the R clavicle. Pt cannot move the R shoulder without pain, noting he can’t raise the arm without difficulty. The pain is worse with attempted movement of the R arm, and better with keeping the arm still. Pain radiates towards the lateral shoulder. The pain is currently rated 8/10 when not moving the arm. He notes having multiple small “scrapes” that resulted from the fall, but no active bleeding reported on arrival to the ER. Pt denies neck pain, headache, nausea/vomiting, dizziness, or confusion. No reported numbness or weakness anywhere. Pt denies hx of a bleeding disorder, the use of any blood thinners, or use of any alcohol / drugs recently. Past Medical History (PMHx): Illnesses/Injuries: High blood pressure (diagnosed 8 years ago); Left distal radius fracture (age 29) Hospitalizations: Only for mentioned surgical procedures below; none otherwise Surgical History: Appendectomy (age 25); Vasectomy (age 40); Left distal radius fracture s/p internal pinning (age 29) - result of a separate motorbike crash at that time Screening/Preventive History: Pt is up-to-date on all vaccinations and preventative screenings, with exception of Tdap/Tetanus (last occurred at age 31). Medications (Prescription, Over the Counter, Supplements): -Amlodipine 5mg PO daily -No OTCs at this time Allergies (e.g. environmental, food, medication and reaction): Penicillins (rash, difficulty breathing) Morphine (itching and vomiting) Family Medical History: Mother (alive, age 69) has history of HTN Father (alive, age 70) has history of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Brother (alive, 35) has history of depression and anxiety Sister (alive, 39) - no known medical hx Son (alive, 14) - healthy No genetic disorders known in family Social History: Substance Use / Alcohol Use: No tobacco or substance abuse/use. Pt reports drinking 2-3 beers on Friday and Saturday nights Diet: No special diet reported Home Environment: Lives with wife in a home in Oceanside Occupation: Sommelier at a winery in Temecula Leisure Activities: Pt likes to ride his motorbike on weekends, trail run, and walk his dog Exercise: Active 3-4x per week Sleep: 6-7 hours per night Religion: Buddhist Sexual: Sexually active only with his wife. Pt is s/p vasectomy. ROS (Review of Systems): General: No weight loss, fever/chills, or night sweats. Skin: See HPI. Multiple minor abrasions to arms. HEENT: No headache, neck pain/stiffness, no sore throat. No vision changes or double vision. Respiratory: No cough, shortness of breath or wheezing. Cardiovascular: No chest pain or palpitations. Gastrointestinal: No n/v, diarrhea or constipation. No reported abdominal pain or flank pain Genitourinary: No changes in urination or retention Musculoskeletal: See HPI. No back pain or neck pain reported. Psychiatric: No thoughts of self harm. Hematologic: No known easy bruising/bleeding, or gum bleeding. Neurologic: See HPI. No dizziness, headache, confusion, or disorientation. No numbness or weakness reported. Physical Exam: General: Pt appears uncomfortable, still wearing some protective gear from motorbiking on arrival. Pt is a WDWN male otherwise. Pt is alert and cooperative. Skin: Abrasions noted on R posterior forearm and left hand. Abrasion also noted over R lateral deltoid/shoulder area. There are no lacerations or active bleeding visualized otherwise. Otherwise warm skin, no rashes, normal turgor, no pallor or cyanosis throughout, including distal B/L LEs. Head: Normocephalic, atraumatic. No obvious signs of head trauma on exam such as contusion, abrasion, bruising, or laceration. Eyes: PEERLA B/L, EOMI B/L, sclera anicteric, conjunctiva clear. Ears, Nose, Throat: Normal ear, nose, and throat inspection. No pharyngeal erythema or lymphadenopathy noted. Ear canals patent B/L. Hearing grossly intact B/L. No hemotympanum, raccoon eyes, Battle sign, or otorrhea noted. Neck: Non-tender, c-spine ROM intact, no midline TTP, step-offs, or deformity. No visible skin changes, contusion, or abrasion. Pulmonary: Lungs clear to auscultation B/L, no crackles, wheezes, or rhonchi. Cardiac: Tachycardia noted, with normal rhythm, no murmurs, gallops, or rubs. Normal S1 and S2 otherwise. Peripheral Vascular: Capillary refill less than 2 seconds throughout distal extremities bilaterally. Peripheral pulses full and equal bilaterally, most notably 2+ radial pulses B/L with normal capillary refill of L hand (as well as R hand) Abdomen: Soft, non-distended, non-tender. Normoactive BS presents in all 4 quadrants. No signs of abdominal trauma such as contusion, abrasion, or bruising. Rectal: Deferred GU: Deferred MSK: Cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine are without midline tenderness, step-off or deformity. Pelvis stable and without TTP. No crepitus, or depression appreciated. The R clavicle area has obvious lateral shaft deformity, with noted proximal aspect raised compared to distal aspect with skin tenting at deformity site. ROM of R shoulder is unable to be fully assessed due to pain in the clavicle area upon attempts to assess ROM. R elbow, wrist and hand WNL. L shoulder, upper arm, forearm and hand appears WNL without injury, ROM intact. Fingers on B/L hands WNL, without deformity, with ROM intact. There is no open laceration overlying deformity to suggest open fx. B/L lower extremities appear without evidence of contusion, deformity, or swelling. ROM intact B/L at hip, knee, ankle, foot B/L. Neuro: Pt is AAOX4. Memory and recall intact of the fall and recent events. Sensation intact, equal, and present normally B/L. Strength 5/5 all extremities at major joints with exception of R shoulder - which could not be fully assessed due to pain and/or obvious deformity limiting exam. Other than findings noted here, CN 2-12 exam is otherwise grossly intact, with exception of CN 11 which could not assess the R shoulder shrug due to pain. Gait normal and without ataxia. Reflexes 2+ in all extremities distally. No tremor or seizure activity noted. Psychiatric: Appropriate mood and affect for situation Additional Case Information Interventions completed so far in the ER: -20 gauge IV inserted to L forearm -Labs as resulted below -Pt arrived in temporary stabilization of R shoulder (sling) -15mg Toradol IV was given once since arrived to the ER due to pt’s pain level Diagnostic Imaging: Right shoulder X-Ray (with dedicated clavicle view): Interpretation: “This R shoulder radiograph (clavicle view) demonstrates a comminuted fracture at the junction of mid and distal third fracture. There is significant displacement and overlap of the fracture ends with some skin tenting visible. Coracoclavicular distance, acromio- clavicular joint, and glenohumeral joint appear normal. No other fracture identified.” The following additional radiographs were completed: -3-view Right hand x-ray - Results: See L forearm x-ray results, otherwise no additional acute finds in the hand -3-view Right elbow x-ray - Results: unremarkable, no acute injury, dislocation, or fracture -AP/lateral Right ulna/radius (forearm) x-ray - Results: unremarkable, no acute injury, dislocation, or fracture -AP/Lateral chest x-ray - Results: See dedicated R shoulder imaging for description of identified R clavicle fracture. Otherwise unremarkable, no acute cardiopulmonary abnormality, or rib fracture(s) noted. Laboratory Diagnostics: --End of History Information-- Orthopedic Surgery Consultant Response and Recommendations: “Mr. Bruno Muller is a 44 y/o M patient who appears to have sustained a right-sided comminuted fracture at the junction of mid and distal third of the clavicle. There is significant displacement and overlap of the fracture ends with some skin tenting visible. Due to the nature of the fracture, we will need to complete a surgical reduction for alignment and pinning. After discussion with the patient, it appears that the best option is immediate surgical management. As a result, please admit the patient to the inpatient orthopedic surgery service under my supervision. Since it is late in the day today, we will plan to go to the operating room (OR) tomorrow morning first thing. Please ensure that the patient is NPO starting at midnight tonight. No additional imaging is necessary at this time prior to surgery. Please give the patient some morphine for pain control to make him more comfortable. Additionally, please order an EKG and ABO-Rh Type and Screen for this patient prior to surgery.” - Dr. Winnie Tran, MD; Orthopedic Surgery -- End --