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Interactive CCS Order Practice Sheet

Computer-based Case Simulation Practice

In Step 3 CCS cases, unmanaged patients decompensate rapidly if basic emergency stabilization is delayed.

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Primum Non Nocere: Interactive Master Order Sheet

Search, filter, and place orders in sequence. Practice the golden rule of Step 3 CCS: Stabilize first, diagnose systematically, treat specifically, and always counsel before discharge.

Matching: 25 of 25 orders

Order Catalog

  • Pulse oximetry continuous Essential
  • Continuous cardiac monitoring Essential
  • IV access Essential
  • Normal saline 0.9% IV bolus/infusion Essential
  • Oxygen via nasal cannula Essential
  • NPO diet High Yield
  • ECG 12-lead stat Essential
  • Chest X-ray portable AP Essential
  • Complete blood count (CBC) Essential
  • Basic metabolic panel (BMP) Essential
  • Hepatic function panel (LFT) Routine
  • PT / INR and aPTT Routine
  • Troponin I / T stat & serial High Yield
  • Urinalysis with microscopy Routine
  • Blood cultures × 2 sets Essential
  • Arterial blood gas (ABG) Essential
  • Aspirin 325 mg chewed Essential
  • Nitroglycerin sublingual Essential
  • Heparin IV bolus and infusion Essential
  • Ceftriaxone 1g IV stat Essential
  • Vancomycin IV stat Essential
  • Counsel patient: Smoking cessation High Yield
  • Counsel patient: Medication adherence High Yield
  • Counsel patient: Safe sexual practices High Yield
  • Schedule outpatient follow-up in 1-2 weeks High Yield

Active Placed Orders (0)

Simulated case clock: T+0 min

Cost per order: Emergent +1, Diagnostic +5, Treatment +2, Counseling +3 min.

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The 4-Step Golden Sequence for Every Acute CCS Case

flowchart LR
    A["1. Emergent Orders\n(Pulse Ox, Monitor, IV, O2, Normal Saline)"] --> B["2. Focused Diagnostic Workup\n(ECG stat, CXR portable, CBC, BMP, Troponin)"]
    B --> C["3. Targeted Therapy & Transfer\n(Aspirin, Heparin, ICU/Telemetry transfer)"]
    C --> D["4. Discharge & Prevention\n(Smoking cessation, Statin, F/U in 1-2 wks)"]

High-Yield Traps to Avoid

  1. Never wait for routine lab results before starting acute life-saving therapy (e.g., give Aspirin immediately for STEMI suspicion; give empiric Ceftriaxone + Vancomycin immediately for suspected bacterial meningitis after blood cultures).
  2. Always change the location when acuity shifts: An unstable patient in the office must be immediately transferred to the Emergency Department. A patient requiring titratable pressors or mechanical ventilation must be moved to the ICU.
  3. Always cancel invasive procedures if a non-invasive diagnostic test provides the answer.
  4. Never forget discharge counseling: In every single case, order counseling on disease management, smoking cessation (if applicable), medication adherence, and follow-up appointment scheduling in the last 2-5 minutes of case time.