A 52 year old woman with COPD and breast cancer who presented to an OSH
with SOB and back pain for several weeks. Had been seen by PCP for the
back pain and treated with pain meds. Subsequently developed rash that
was thought to be zoster. In the last few days, increased O2
requirement (2 liters at baseline --> 4 liters), cough, fevers and sore
throat. Noted sat of 79% with ambulation at home.
At OSH, diagnosed with "multi-focal pneumonia." In the process of
obtaining a CT scan, had contrast infiltrate her arm with skin
blistering and swelling. Treated with ceftriaxone and transferred to
[**Hospital1 1**].
Patient admitted from: Transfer from other hospital
History obtained from Patient, Medical records
Physical Examination
General Appearance: Well nourished, No(t) Anxious, sleepy
Eyes / Conjunctiva: PERRL, No(t) Sclera edema
Head, Ears, Nose, Throat: Normocephalic
Cardiovascular: (S1: Normal), (S2: Normal), No(t) S3, No(t) S4,
(Murmur: No(t) Systolic)
Peripheral Vascular: (Right radial pulse: Present), (Left radial pulse:
Present), (Right DP pulse: Not assessed), (Left DP pulse: Not assessed)
Respiratory / Chest: (Expansion: No(t) Symmetric), (Breath Sounds:
Wheezes : expiratory, Diminished: ), scoliotic, can feel ribs on the
back on the right move with breathing
Abdominal: Soft, Non-tender, Bowel sounds present
Extremities: Right: Trace, Left: Trace, No(t) Cyanosis, Clubbing
Musculoskeletal: No(t) Unable to stand
Skin: Not assessed, No(t) Jaundice, resolving zoster rash on right
lateral chest, right arm is wrapped
Neurologic: Attentive, Follows simple commands, Responds to: Verbal
stimuli, Oriented (to): person/place/time but sleepy, Movement: Not
assessed, Tone: Not assessed