Isther
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Hi there...
I wanted to share these steps about the CCS and how to approach the patient. Good luck 
1. Read the case presentation
2. Order all emergent procedures if required (ABCD's)
3. Write down the differential diagnosis
4. Write Orders (Look for the definitive diagnosis)
a. Monitoring
b. Laboratory tests
c. Medications
d. Procedures (diagnostic and therapeutic)
e. Consultations
5. Physical Examination
a. Always perform a general, pulmonary, cardiovascular, abdominal, and extremities examination
b. Select any other system as suggested by the presentation
6. Change Patient's Location if required
7. Continuous Management (screen for risk factors and complications)
a. Monitoring
b. Laboratory tests
c. Medications
d. Procedures
e. Consultations
8. End Case
a. If patient improves, discharge or change to an appropriate location
b. Make an appointment and continuously follow the patient
c. Order appropriate counseling
Edited by Isther on 03/24/07 - 02:35 PM
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