Emergency Department Clerking Template
Emergency Medicine Specialist
Presenting Complaint:
Patient presents with sudden onset of severe chest pain, radiating to the left arm, and shortness of breath. Symptoms began approximately 30 minutes prior to arrival. (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
History of Presenting Complaint:
Patient reports the chest pain is crushing in nature, rated 9/10 in severity. Associated symptoms include diaphoresis, nausea, and lightheadedness. No recent strenuous activity or trauma. (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)
Past Medical History:
Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia. No prior cardiac history. (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
Medications:
Lisinopril 20mg daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily. (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
Allergies:
NKDA (No Known Drug Allergies) (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely including header.)
Social History:
Patient is a non-smoker, drinks alcohol occasionally, denies illicit drug use. Works as an accountant. Lives with his wife. (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
Family History:
Father had a history of myocardial infarction at age 65. Mother has hypertension. (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
On Examination:
* Vital Signs: BP 160/90 mmHg, HR 110 bpm, RR 24, SpO2 94% on room air, Temp 37.1°C.
* General: Appears anxious and in distress.
* Cardiovascular: Regular rhythm, S1S2, no murmurs, rubs, or gallops.
* Respiratory: Mildly labored breathing, clear to auscultation bilaterally.
* Other systems: Unremarkable. (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
Investigations:
* ECG: ST-segment elevation in leads II, III, and aVF.
* Cardiac Enzymes: Troponin I elevated.
* Chest X-ray: Within normal limits.
* Blood tests: CBC, CMP, Coags ordered. (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
Impression/Diagnosis:
Acute Myocardial Infarction (STEMI). (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
Management Plan:
* Administered aspirin 325mg, oxygen via nasal cannula.
* IV access established.
* Called cardiology for immediate intervention.
* Morphine 2mg IV for pain control.
* Continuous cardiac monitoring.
* Patient to be transferred to the cardiac catheterisation lab. (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
Disposition:
Patient transferred to the cardiac catheterisation lab for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Condition stable at the time of transfer. (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)