Post Procedure Note
Bedside Time Out final verification process
was completed just before procedure.
Patient Identity Actively Confirmed by two
identifiers:
(Full Name, Full SSN,Date of Birth) Yes -
Procedure site and side actively confirmed
with patient:
Yes -
Procedure type actively confirmed with the
patient:
Yes -
Procedure:
Arthrocentesis
The area was cleansed with tinted ChloraPrep and a topical anesthetic sprayed
to area.
Using aseptic technique, the patient's {FLD:BDV INJECTION RIGHT/LEFT} subacromial space was then
injected via posterolateral approach with a sterile 25 gauge 1 1/2" needle
containing 40 mg depomedrol
+ 1% lidocaine (2cc).
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Using aseptic technique, the patient's {FLD:BDV INJECTION RIGHT/LEFT} knee joint space was then
injected via anterolateral approach with knee flexed to 90 degrees with a
sterile 25 gauge 1 1/2" needle
containing 40 mg depomedrol + 1% lidocaine (2cc).
Lot number: w25524 Exp date: 4/2019
Patient tolerated procedure well with
estimated blood loss: none
Veteran noted - {FLD:YES
- NO}- significant improvement shortly after injection
Pain Level: {FLD:0-10 BOX}
The patient was instructed to ice the joint
tonight and can take
Tylenol as needed for comfort
If with fever, increased pain with redness,
swelling, or streaking,
please report to the nearest Emergency Dept
for further evaluation.
Post-procedure handout given to patient.