Provider Documentation Tips for i-Human I wanted to address some of the issues I am finding with documentation of the iHuman assignments, and provide some general tips to assist you with provider documentation when completing these assignments: Remember all documentation must be completed in the EHR OLDCARTS is a mnemonic used to assist providers with […]

Week 7 iHuman Case Assignment i-Human Case Week #7 18 y/o 6’0” (183 cm) 222.0 lb (100.9 kg) Reason for encounter: Passed out History Questions Reason for encounter How can I help you today (patient) Have you had any trauma to your head (patient) How can I help him today (witness) Does he have any […]

How to Auscultate & do Physical Exam Taking your Patient’s Pulse Your first location is important, radial for adults, brachial for children, and listen to it for at least 15 seconds. When auscultating the carotid arteries, listen to each location for at least 15 seconds. Auscultating the Lungs Listen to each location for one complete […]

i-Human Case Week #10 13 y/o 5′ 5″ (165 cm) 120.0 lb (54.5 kg) Reason for encounter testicular pain Case Problem Statement The patient is a 13-year-old male who experienced the sudden onset of pain in the left scrotum during physical activity 2 hours prior to ED presentation. He has associated nausea, and has vomited […]

Week 7 iHuman Case Study ASSESSING THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM i-Human Case Week #7 49 y/o 5′ 6″ (168 cm) 158.0 lb (71.8 kg) Reason for encounter Intermittent squeezing chest pain Case Problem Statement The patient is a 49-year-old female with exertional mid-chest pain described as “squeezing.” Her chest discomfort occurs in extremely cold weather, is […]