Return to ER/ATC with fever > 101, chills, worsening chest pain, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, redness/warmth from incision sites, purulent drainage from incisions, increased swelling or pockets of air in chest/neck.
Pain management: Use tylenol (acetaminophen) 650mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. You can alternate with Ibuprofen 600mg every 6 hours as needed for pain and use oxycodone (see prescription orders) for breakthrough pain.
Service: Thoracic
Author: Garrett Skinner