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DiraChart Clinical Reference
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EMR dot-phrases; replace merge fields in braces. These supplement — never duplicate — the clinical-reference and overlay smart phrases.
.PV_VASCULAR Vascular assessment: pulses {sites/quality}, perfusion ({color/temp/cap refill}), limb comparison {finding}. Edema {grade/site vs prior}. Skin {intact/ulcer → Skin}. Compression {applied/tolerated/effect}. Skilled vascular assessment required daily. Supports Section J/M; vascular goal {###}. |
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.PV_DVT Suspected DVT: unilateral {calf} swelling/warmth/tenderness, calf circumference {## vs ##}, calf pain on movement. Provider notified; activity/prophylaxis reviewed; Doppler ordered; embolic monitoring ({dyspnea/chest pain/SpO₂}). Reassess {when}. (Anticoag overlay.) Supports Section N/I. |
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.PV_ISCHEMIA Limb-ischemia concern: foot {cool/pale}, pulses {diminished/absent}, cap refill {delayed}, rest pain {y}. Provider notified urgently; limb protected (dependent/warm, no compression); monitoring; orders {received}. Skilled recognition — emergency. |
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