Accident and Emergency Nurse Template
ED discharge letter
A professional Accident and Emergency Nurse template for healthcare professionals.
About this template
Need a clear and concise ED discharge letter? This template is designed for Accident and Emergency Nurses to quickly document patient care and provide essential discharge instructions. It covers key aspects like presenting complaints, diagnoses, treatments, investigation results, and vital discharge information. This template ensures all crucial details are captured, from medications and activity levels to warning signs and follow-up appointments. With Heidi, this template can be populated quickly and accurately, saving valuable time and improving patient care. Get your ED discharge letters done efficiently with this template.
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Thank you for your care of Sarah.
**Admission Details**
- Chief Complaint: Chest pain and shortness of breath.
- Diagnosis: Suspected pulmonary embolism.
**Treatment Provided**
- Interventions: IV access established, oxygen administered, ECG performed, blood drawn for investigations, CT pulmonary angiogram performed.
- Medications Administered: 5000 units of Heparin IV bolus.
**Results of Investigations**
- Pathology: D-dimer elevated at 1.5 mg/L. Troponin within normal limits.
- Imaging: CT pulmonary angiogram confirmed a small pulmonary embolism in the right lower lobe.
**Patient's Condition at Discharge**
- Stable, chest pain resolved, saturating well on room air.
- Vital Signs: BP 120/80 mmHg, HR 88 bpm, SpO2 98% on room air.
**Discharge Instructions**
- Medications: Enoxaparin 1mg/kg subcutaneously twice daily for 7 days, then review with GP.
- Activity Level: Avoid strenuous activity for 1 week.
- Warning Signs: Worsening chest pain, shortness of breath, leg swelling, or any signs of bleeding.
- Follow-Up: Review with GP in 7 days for repeat blood tests and assessment.
Kind regards,
Nurse Emily Carter
Registered Nurse
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