Strict case/pt - Pt not arrive CSI 1Dir. Lignocaine ICD Nurse into 6th ICS Left MALPus decisionNote - Joined for name No next procedure connection notes clear for a dr. Course.
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JJ NEO LIFE HOSPITAL, RAMANATHAPURAM
DMO NOTES
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Date : 01/07/2026
Time : 12:00 PM
Consultant : Dr. Faiz
DMO / SR : Dr. Ruban
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PROCEDURE NOTE
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Diagnosis : Empyema / Pyothorax (Left)
Procedure : Intercostal Chest Drain (ICD) Insertion
Site : 6th Intercostal Space (ICS), Left Mid-Axillary
Line (MAL)
Anaesthesia : Local - Lignocaine 1%
Findings : Pus drained on ICD insertion
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PROCEDURE DETAILS
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- Strict aseptic precautions maintained throughout.
- Patient positioned appropriately.
- Lignocaine 1% infiltrated at the 6th ICS, Left MAL.
- ICD inserted into 6th ICS, Left MAL.
- Pus drained - procedure successful.
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POST-PROCEDURE PLAN
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- Patient to be reviewed.
- No further procedure connection notes at this time.
- Continue observation and drain care.
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Signed : _______________
Name : Dr. Ruban (DMO / SR)
Date : 01/07/2026
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Dmi notes
JJ NEO LIFE HOSPITAL, RAMANATHAPURAM
DAILY MEDICAL INSTRUCTIONS (DMI)
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Date : 01/07/2026
Time : 12:00 PM
Consultant : Dr. Faiz
SR / DMO : Dr. Ruban
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DIAGNOSIS
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Left Sided Empyema / Pyothorax
(ICD in situ - 6th ICS, Left MAL)
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MONITORING
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1. Vitals (BP, PR, RR, SpO2, Temp) - 4 hourly
2. ICD drain output - record colour, amount every shift
3. Chest auscultation - once daily
4. Input / Output chart - maintain strictly
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DRAIN CARE
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1. ICD site dressing - daily with strict aseptic technique
2. Ensure ICD is patent and draining freely
3. Keep underwater seal drain intact
4. Clamp drain only on medical instruction
5. Note any blockage / subcutaneous emphysema and inform SR
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MEDICATIONS
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(To be filled by treating doctor)
1. IV Antibiotics : ___________________
2. IV Fluids : ___________________
3. Analgesics : ___________________
4. Other : ___________________
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INVESTIGATIONS
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1. Pleural fluid - send for C&S, cytology if not done
2. CBC, CRP - daily
3. CXR - post-procedure / next available
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DIET & ACTIVITY
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- Diet : As tolerated / soft diet
- Activity : Bed rest, assisted mobilisation as tolerated
- Position : Sitting up (semi-recumbent) to aid drainage
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INSTRUCTIONS TO NURSING STAFF
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1. Inform doctor if SpO2 < 94% or RR > 24/min
2. Inform if drain output suddenly stops or is excessive
3. Inform if patient develops fever spike > 38.5°C
4. No procedure without consultant / SR instruction
5. Next review - as per consultant's round
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Signed : _______________
Name : Dr. Ruban (SR / DMO)
Date : 01/07/2026
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Dmo notes
JJ NEO LIFE HOSPITAL, RAMANATHAPURAM
DUTY MEDICAL OFFICER (DMO) NOTES
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Date : 01/07/2026
Time : 12:00 PM
Consultant : Dr. Faiz
DMO / SR : Dr. Ruban
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PATIENT DETAILS
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Name : ___________________
Age / Sex : ___________________
IP No. : ___________________
Ward / Bed : ___________________
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DIAGNOSIS
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Left Sided Empyema / Pyothorax
ICD in situ - 6th ICS, Left Mid-Axillary Line (MAL)
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REASON FOR DMO CALL
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Post ICD insertion review / Routine DMO assessment
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CLINICAL ASSESSMENT
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Conscious : Yes / No
Oriented : Yes / No
Respiratory Distress : Present / Absent
Vitals at review:
BP : _______ mmHg
PR : _______ bpm
RR : _______ /min
SpO2 : _______ %
Temp : _______ °F
ICD Drain:
Site : 6th ICS, Left MAL
Output : _______ ml
Character : Pus / Serous / Serosanguinous
Patency : Patent / Blocked
Chest Exam:
Air entry Left : Reduced / Normal
Air entry Right : Normal
Added sounds : Present / Absent
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PROCEDURE PERFORMED TODAY
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- ICD insertion done at 12:00 PM
- Site : 6th ICS, Left MAL
- LA used : Lignocaine 1%
- Strict aseptic precautions maintained
- Pus drained on ICD insertion
- Patient tolerated procedure well
- No immediate complications noted
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DMO PLAN
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1. Continue IV antibiotics as per consultant order
2. ICD site dressing - daily, strict aseptic technique
3. Monitor and record drain output every shift
4. Vitals monitoring - 4 hourly
5. Inform consultant if:
- Drain output suddenly stops
- Fever spike > 38.5 C
- SpO2 drops below 94%
- Patient develops worsening breathlessness
6. Post-procedure CXR to be done
7. Pleural fluid sent for C&S / cytology
8. No further procedure without consultant instruction
9. Next consultant review - as per Dr. Faiz's round
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ESCALATION
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Informed Consultant Dr. Faiz : Yes / No
Time of intimation : _______
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Signed : _______________
Name : Dr. Ruban (DMO / SR)
Date : 01/07/2026
Time : 12:00 PM
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Only for today
JJ NEO LIFE HOSPITAL, RAMANATHAPURAM
DUTY MEDICAL OFFICER (DMO) NOTES
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Date : 01/08/2026
Time : 07:30 AM
Consultant : Dr. Faiz
DMO / SR : Dr. Ruban
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PATIENT DETAILS
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Name : ___________________
Age / Sex : ___________________
IP No. : ___________________
Ward / Bed : ___________________
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DIAGNOSIS
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Left Sided Empyema / Pyothorax
ICD in situ - 6th ICS, Left MAL
(ICD inserted on 01/07/2026)
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CLINICAL ASSESSMENT - TODAY
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General Condition : Stable / Improving / Deteriorating
Conscious & Oriented: Yes / No
Respiratory Distress: Present / Absent
Vitals:
BP : _______ mmHg
PR : _______ bpm
RR : _______ /min
SpO2 : _______ %
Temp : _______ °F
ICD Drain - Day 2 Review:
Output (last 24 hrs) : _______ ml
Character : Pus / Serous / Serosanguinous
Patency : Patent / Blocked
ICD site : Clean / Inflamed / Leaking
Chest Exam:
Air entry Left : Reduced / Improved / Normal
Air entry Right : Normal
Added sounds : Present / Absent
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TODAY'S DMO PLAN
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1. Continue IV antibiotics as charted
2. ICD dressing done today - strict aseptic technique
3. ICD drain output monitored - documented per shift
4. Vitals 4 hourly - nursing staff instructed
5. CXR review - post-procedure film reviewed / pending
6. Pleural fluid C&S report - awaited / reviewed
7. Patient reviewed - condition ___________________
8. No new procedure today
9. Consultant Dr. Faiz to be informed at next round
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ALERTS TO WATCH
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- Drain stops / reduces suddenly - inform SR
- Fever > 38.5 C - inform SR
- SpO2 < 94% - inform SR immediately
- Worsening breathlessness - escalate to consultant
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Signed : _______________
Name : Dr. Ruban (DMO / SR)
Date : 01/08/2026
Time : _______ AM/PM
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