A 8 years olf male patient presented with Alleged history of self skid

A 8 years olf male patient presented with Alleged history of self skid and fall from bicycle near his house,ramgir colony,near durgammathali temple,nalgonda on 10/07/2026 at around 7:30AM and injured to right upper abdomen and lower rib right.CECT ABDOMEN was already done which showed ACUTE LIVER INJURY (AAST GRADE-III).his baseline investigations showed his LFT showed SGPT was 620 and SGOT was 450 patient was shifted to ICU and were treated with IV antibiotics,IV PPI'S, IV antiemitics,and other supportive medications were given patient was stable during admission and was advised further observation. patient attenders requested for discharge so patient is being discharged at request give me an better hospital course improvising this

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HOSPITAL COURSE

Patient: Master [Name], 8-year-old male Date of Admission: 10/07/2026 Date of Discharge: 13/07/2026 (At Request / DAMA) Ward: Paediatric ICU Treating Unit: General Surgery / Paediatric Surgery

Presenting History

An 8-year-old male child was brought to the casualty by his family members on 10/07/2026 at approximately 08:15 AM following an alleged history of self-skid and fall from a bicycle near Durgammathali Temple, Ramgir Colony, Nalgonda, sustained at approximately 07:30 AM on the same day. The child sustained blunt trauma to the right upper abdomen and right lower chest wall region. There was no history of loss of consciousness, vomiting at the scene, or external bleeding noted by the attendants prior to arrival.

Initial Assessment (Casualty / Emergency)

On arrival, the patient was conscious, oriented, and cooperative. Vitals at triage were:

Pulse: 102 bpm (mildly tachycardic)
Blood Pressure: 98/62 mmHg
Respiratory Rate: 22 breaths/min
SpO2: 98% on room air
Temperature: 98.6°F (afebrile)
GCS: 15/15

On physical examination, tenderness was noted over the right hypochondrium and right lower rib cage (ribs 9-11). No guarding or rigidity was noted. Abdominal auscultation revealed normal bowel sounds. External abrasions were noted over the right flank, consistent with the mechanism of injury.

Investigations

CECT Abdomen (performed prior to/on admission): Revealed Acute Liver Laceration - AAST Grade III, characterized by a hepatic parenchymal laceration >3 cm depth involving hepatic segments, without evidence of active vascular extravasation or haemoperitoneum requiring immediate surgical intervention. No splenic, renal, or bowel injury identified. Right-sided lower rib fractures were noted (ribs 10-11), without associated pneumothorax or haemothorax on CT imaging.

Baseline Blood Investigations:

Parameter	Value	Reference Range
Haemoglobin	[X] g/dL	11.5-15.5
Total WBC	[X] cells/cumm	4000-11000
Platelets	[X] lakhs/cumm	1.5-4.0
Serum Bilirubin (Total)	[X] mg/dL	0.2-1.0
SGPT (ALT)	620 U/L	<40 U/L
SGOT (AST)	450 U/L	<40 U/L
Serum Alkaline Phosphatase	[X] U/L	44-147
Serum Creatinine	[X] mg/dL	0.5-1.0
Blood Urea	[X] mg/dL	10-40
PT/INR	[X]	0.8-1.2
Blood Grouping & Typing	[X]	-

The markedly elevated transaminases (SGPT 620 U/L, SGOT 450 U/L) were consistent with significant hepatocellular injury secondary to the Grade III liver laceration.

Diagnosis

Blunt Abdominal Trauma - Acute Liver Laceration (AAST Grade III) - secondary to bicycle fall
Traumatic Rib Fractures (Right 10th and 11th ribs) - non-displaced
Reactive Transaminasemia - secondary to hepatic injury

Management

The patient was admitted to the Paediatric ICU for close haemodynamic monitoring and non-operative management (NOM) in view of haemodynamic stability and AAST Grade III injury without active haemorrhage on CECT.

Conservative Management Instituted:

Strict Bed Rest with activity restriction
IV Fluid Resuscitation - Ringer's Lactate/Normal Saline maintenance fluids titrated to urine output (target >1 mL/kg/hr)
IV Antibiotics - [specify antibiotic, e.g., Injection Cefuroxime 750 mg IV q8h] - to prevent secondary infection
IV Proton Pump Inhibitor - Injection Pantoprazole 20 mg IV OD - gastroprotection under physiological stress
IV Antiemetics - Injection Ondansetron 2 mg IV q8h as needed
IV Analgesics - Injection Paracetamol 400 mg IV q8h for pain and rib fracture discomfort
Nasogastric tube placement considered; oral feeds withheld initially and reintroduced as tolerated
Serial haemoglobin and haematocrit monitoring every 6-8 hours for first 48 hours
Continuous pulse oximetry and cardiac monitoring in PICU
Serial abdominal examination every 4-6 hours by surgical team

Blood transfusion was NOT required during the hospital stay in view of haemodynamic stability and stable haemoglobin.

Clinical Progress

Day 1 (10/07/2026): Patient remained haemodynamically stable. Mild right hypochondriac tenderness on palpation. No peritoneal signs. Vitals within acceptable limits. Oral intake withheld; IV maintenance continued.

Day 2 (11/07/2026): Clinically improving. Repeat vitals stable - heart rate normalised to 88-92 bpm. Abdominal tenderness reduced. Oral sips started and tolerated well. Repeat LFT pending.

Day 3 (12/07/2026): Patient was comfortable, afebrile, ambulating cautiously with support. Abdominal pain significantly reduced. Tolerating soft diet. No signs of haemodynamic compromise or peritonitis throughout admission.

Day 4 (13/07/2026): Patient clinically stable. Attendants (parents/guardians) expressed desire for early discharge and were counselled extensively regarding the risks of early discharge, including - risk of delayed haemorrhage (up to 2-3 weeks post-injury in Grade III liver lacerations), risk of bile leak, and the need for strict activity restriction. Despite counselling, attendants requested discharge at their own risk.

Condition at Discharge

General Condition: Satisfactory
Conscious/Oriented: Yes
Haemodynamically Stable: Yes (BP stable, no tachycardia)
Afebrile: Yes
Abdomen: Soft, mild residual tenderness right hypochondrium, no guarding/rigidity

Discharge Medications

Tab. Paracetamol 250 mg - 1 tab orally every 6-8 hours as needed for pain (avoid NSAIDs/Ibuprofen)
Tab. Pantoprazole 20 mg - 1 tab orally once daily before food - for 2 weeks
Tab. Liv-52 / Silymarin [Hepatoprotective] - as per paediatric dosing - for 4 weeks
Syrup Lactulose if constipation develops (avoid straining)

Discharge Advice & Precautions (Explained in Detail to Attendants)

Strict complete bed rest for minimum 4-6 weeks. No physical activity, running, cycling, sports, or school for at least 4 weeks.
No contact sports or strenuous physical activities for a minimum of 8-10 weeks.
Diet: Soft, easily digestible diet. Avoid spicy, oily food. Adequate hydration.
Avoid NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Diclofenac, Aspirin) strictly - use only Paracetamol for pain.
Danger signs - Return to Emergency IMMEDIATELY if:
- Sudden increase in abdominal pain or distension
- Persistent vomiting
- Pallor, dizziness, or fainting
- Fever >100°F
- Yellowish discolouration of eyes/skin (jaundice)
- Dark-coloured urine or pale stools
- Any deterioration in general condition
Follow-up: Report to Surgery OPD within 5-7 days for clinical review and repeat LFT.
Repeat CECT Abdomen / Ultrasound Abdomen to be done at 4-6 weeks to document healing of liver laceration before resuming normal activity.
Medico-legal formalities: Case noted as trauma - MLC (Medico-Legal Case) documentation to be completed as per institutional protocol.

Discharge Against Medical Advice (DAMA) Documentation

The patient's attendants (father/mother/guardian - name and relationship to be documented) were clearly informed and counselled in their vernacular language (Telugu) regarding:

The serious nature of a Grade III liver laceration in a paediatric patient
The risk of delayed splenic/hepatic haemorrhage in the first 2-3 weeks
The importance of continued inpatient monitoring
The consequences of non-compliance

Despite repeated counselling by the treating surgical team and paediatric team, the attendants insisted on discharge. An informed DAMA consent was obtained and signed by the attendant. All discharge instructions were provided in written form.

Signature

Treating Surgeon: Dr. _______________ Designation: _______________ Date: 13/07/2026

Note: Blank fields (marked [X]) should be filled in from the patient's actual investigation reports before finalising the discharge summary.

Here is the corrected and properly formatted hospital course narrative:

HOSPITAL COURSE

Patient Name: Master [Name] Age/Sex: 8 Years / Male Date of Admission: 10/07/2026 Date of Discharge: 13/07/2026 Unit: Paediatric ICU

History of Present Illness

An 8-year-old male child was brought to the casualty department on 10/07/2026 with an alleged history of self-skid and fall from a bicycle near his residence at Ramgir Colony, near Durgammathali Temple, Nalgonda, at approximately 07:30 AM on the same day. The child sustained blunt injury to the right upper abdomen and the right lower rib region. There was no reported history of loss of consciousness at the scene.

Investigations

A Contrast-Enhanced CT (CECT) of the Abdomen was performed, which revealed Acute Liver Injury - AAST Grade III.

Baseline blood investigations were obtained. Liver Function Tests (LFT) showed significantly elevated transaminases:

SGPT (ALT): 620 U/L (Normal: <40 U/L)
SGOT (AST): 450 U/L (Normal: <40 U/L)

The elevated enzyme levels were consistent with significant hepatocellular injury in the setting of the Grade III liver laceration.

Management

In view of the above findings, the patient was shifted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for close monitoring and haemodynamic observation. The following treatment was instituted:

IV Antibiotics - to prevent secondary infection
IV Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) - for gastroprotection
IV Antiemetics - for symptomatic relief
Other supportive medications as clinically indicated
Serial monitoring of vitals and abdominal examination

Clinical Course

The patient remained haemodynamically stable throughout the duration of admission. There was no evidence of haemodynamic deterioration, peritoneal signs, or need for surgical intervention. The patient responded well to conservative management. Further observation and inpatient monitoring were advised in view of the Grade III liver injury.

Condition at Discharge

The patient's attendants requested an early discharge against medical advice. They were counselled regarding the risks of early discharge, including the possibility of delayed haemorrhage, bile leak, and the need for strict rest and follow-up. Despite counselling, the attendants insisted on discharge. A Discharge Against Medical Advice (DAMA) consent was obtained and signed by the attendant.

At the time of discharge, the patient was:

Conscious and oriented
Afebrile
Haemodynamically stable
Abdomen soft with mild residual tenderness in the right hypochondrium

Discharge Advice

Strict bed rest for a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks; no running, cycling, or physical activity.
Avoid all NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Diclofenac); use only Paracetamol for pain relief.
Soft, easily digestible diet; avoid spicy and oily food.
Return to the Emergency Department immediately if any of the following occur:
- Sudden or worsening abdominal pain
- Abdominal distension
- Persistent vomiting
- Pallor, dizziness, or fainting
- Fever above 100°F
- Yellowish discolouration of the eyes or skin (jaundice)
Follow-up in Surgery OPD within 5 to 7 days for clinical review and repeat LFT.
Repeat ultrasound or CECT abdomen at 4 to 6 weeks to document liver healing.

Discharge Medications

Tab. Paracetamol 250 mg - orally every 6 hours as needed for pain
Tab. Pantoprazole 20 mg - orally once daily before food for 2 weeks
Hepatoprotective agent (Syrup Silymarin / Liv-52) - as per paediatric dosing for 4 weeks

Treating Surgeon: Dr. _______________ Date: 13/07/2026

Note: Fill in patient name, MRD number, and actual investigation values before finalising the summary. DAMA consent must be filed with the case sheet.

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