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ICU Progress Note (Systems-Based)
Daily progress note format for SICU patients. Systems-based format as outlined in SurgCritCare. org orientation materials.
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- Date/Time:*
- Patient:*
- MRN:*
- Attending:*
- Service:*
Events / Overnight
Section
Events / Overnight
- Overnight events:
- Significant changes:
- Procedures performed:
Vitals (24h)
Temp: ___°C / ___°F • RR: ___ breaths/min • SpO₂: ___% on _Section
Vitals (24h)
Temp: ___°C / ___°F • RR: ___ breaths/min • SpO₂: ___% on _- Temp: ___°C / ___°F
- HR: ___ bpm
- BP: ___/___ mmHg (MAP: ___)
- RR: ___ breaths/min
- SpO₂: ___% on __
- I/O: In: ___ / Out: ___ / Net: __
Lines / Drains / Tubes / Devices
Lines: (PIV, PICC, central, arterial — site, date placed)Section
Lines / Drains / Tubes / Devices
Lines: (PIV, PICC, central, arterial — site, date placed)- Lines: (PIV, PICC, central, arterial — site, date placed)
- Drains:
- Airway: (ET tube at ___ cm, trach — size, date)
- NGT/OGT:
- Foley:
- Other:
Ventilator Settings (if applicable)
Tidal Volume: ___ mL (IBW: ___ kg → ___ mL/kg) • Peak/Plateau/Driving pressure: ___/___ / __ • SpO₂: ___ Last ABG:Section
Ventilator Settings (if applicable)
Tidal Volume: ___ mL (IBW: ___ kg → ___ mL/kg) • Peak/Plateau/Driving pressure: ___/___ / __ • SpO₂: ___ Last ABG:- Mode:
- FiO₂: ___ PEEP: ___ RR: __
- Tidal Volume: ___ mL (IBW: ___ kg → ___ mL/kg)
- Peak/Plateau/Driving pressure: ___/___ / __
- SpO₂: ___ Last ABG:
Drips / Infusions
(List all IV drips and rates)Section
Drips / Infusions
(List all IV drips and rates)- (List all IV drips and rates)
Labs
Na: ___ K: ___ Cl: ___ CO₂: ___ BUN: ___ Cr: __ • Glucose: ___ Ca: ___ Mg: ___ Phos: __ • PT/INR: ___ PTT: _Section
Labs
Na: ___ K: ___ Cl: ___ CO₂: ___ BUN: ___ Cr: __ • Glucose: ___ Ca: ___ Mg: ___ Phos: __ • PT/INR: ___ PTT: _- Na: ___ K: ___ Cl: ___ CO₂: ___ BUN: ___ Cr: __
- Glucose: ___ Ca: ___ Mg: ___ Phos: __
- WBC: ___ Hgb/Hct: ___/___ Plt: __
- PT/INR: ___ PTT: __
- LFTs:
- Lactate:
- ABG: pH ___ / PaCO₂ ___ / PaO₂ ___ / HCO₃ ___ / BE __
Imaging / Studies
Section
Imaging / Studies
- CXR:
- CT:
- Echo:
- Other:
Assessment & Plan (Systems-Based)
Sedation (RASS goal: ___, current: ___)Section
Assessment & Plan (Systems-Based)
Sedation (RASS goal: ___, current: ___)Neuro
- Mental status:
- Sedation (RASS goal: ___, current: ___)
- Pain (CPOT/NRS: ___)
- Assessment:
- Plan:
Cardiovascular
- Rhythm:
- BP: MAP goal __
- Vasopressors: (yes/no; agent, dose)
- Assessment:
- Plan:
Pulmonary
- Ventilator: (mode, settings as above)
- Oxygenation:
- Weaning eligibility (SAT/SBT screen today?):
- Assessment:
- Plan:
GI / Nutrition
- Bowel function:
- Tube feeds: (formula, rate, goal)
- PO diet:
- GI prophylaxis: (yes/no)
- Assessment:
- Plan:
GU / Renal
- Urine output: ___ mL/hr (24h total: ___)
- Creatinine trend:
- Electrolyte repletion:
- Assessment:
- Plan:
Heme
- Hgb: ___ (transfusion threshold ___)
- Anticoagulation: (yes/no; indication, agent, dose)
- DVT prophylaxis: (SCDs, heparin SQ)
- Assessment:
- Plan:
Infectious Disease
- Fever: (yes/no; Tmax ___)
- WBC:
- Culture results:
- Antibiotics: (agent, day ___, planned duration)
- Assessment:
- Plan:
Endocrine
- Glucose range:
- Insulin: (drip/SQ; target ___-___)
- Steroids: (yes/no; indication)
- Assessment:
- Plan:
MSK / Skin / Wounds
- Mobility/PT status:
- Wound care:
- Pressure injury prevention:
- Assessment:
- Plan:
Prophylaxis Checklist
- VTE prophylaxis
- GI prophylaxis (PPI/H2)
- HOB > 30°
- Oral care
- Foley removal assessment
- Restraints (if applicable — reassessment documented)
Disposition & Goals of Care
Current care level: (Full / DNR-CCA / CMO) • Goals of care discussion: (date, participants, summary)Section
Disposition & Goals of Care
Current care level: (Full / DNR-CCA / CMO) • Goals of care discussion: (date, participants, summary)- Current care level: (Full / DNR-CCA / CMO)
- Anticipated LOS:
- Barriers to discharge:
- Goals of care discussion: (date, participants, summary)
- Note synthesized from chart review and direct patient assessment.*
- Not copied from previous note.*