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Vaccination received on 10/21/21. On 10/24 resident developed sudden change in mental status with hypertensive crisis requiring transfer to the Emergency Department.
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| Name | Dose # | Type | Manufacturer | Lot | Route | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COVID19 (COVID19 (PFIZER-BIONTECH)) | 3 | COVID19 | PFIZER\BIONTECH | fh8027 | IM | LA |
| RECVDATE: | 10-26-2021 | RPT_DATE: |
| CAGE_YR: | 85 |
| CAGE_MO: | |
| DIED: | Y |
| DATEDIED: | 10-25-2021 |
| L_THREAT: | U |
| ER_VISIT: | |
| HOSPITAL: | U |
| HOSPDAYS: | |
| X_STAY: | U |
| DISABLE: | U |
| RECOVD: | N |
| LAB_DATA: | Ct Scan revealed Vascular malformation in the central pons with acute hemorrhage. |
| V_ADMINBY: | SEN |
| OTHER_MEDS: | tylenol 650 mg PRN Artificial tears prn bid Bengay patch PRN to back and neck bisacodyl 10 mg prn vit d3 50,000 units q monday depakote 250 qhs depakote 125 mg qam finasteride 5 mg q daily fluoromethalone eye drops 0.1 % qhs Hydroxyzine 2 |
| CUR_ILL: | no acute illnes at this time. |
| HISTORY: | Adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood F43.23 10/14/2020 Active ICD-10 Other specified depressive episodes F32.89 10/12/2020 Active ICD-10 Unspecified fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing S72.92XD 05/04/2020 Active ICD-10 Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region M47.22 05/04/2020 Active ICD-10 Postpolio syndrome G14 05/04/2020 Active ICD-10 Unspecified fall, subsequent encounter W19.XXXD 05/04/2020 Active ICD-10 Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified R26.2 05/04/2020 Active ICD-10 Muscle weakness (generalized) M62.81 05/04/2020 Active ICD-10 Generalized anxiety disorder F41.1 05/04/2020 Active ICD-10 Lactose intolerance, unspecified E73.9 05/04/2020 Active ICD-10 Mixed irritable bowel syndrome K58.2 05/04/2020 Active ICD-10 Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms N40.0 05/04/2020 Active ICD-10 Mild cognitive impairment, so stated |
| PRIOR_VAX: | |
| SPLTTYPE: | |
| FORM_VERS: | |
| TODAYS_DATE: | 10-26-2021 |
| BIRTH_DEFECT: | U |
| OFC_VISIT: | U |
| ER_ED_VISIT: | U |
| ALLERGIES: | Prednisone |
| V_FUNDBY: |
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