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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.

Source
/orientation-materials
Status
review pending
Updated
5/29/2026
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  • Date/Time:*
  • Patient:*
  • MRN:*
  • Attending:*
  • Service:*

Events / Overnight

Section
  • Overnight events:
  • Significant changes:
  • Procedures performed:

Vitals (24h)

Temp: ___°C / ___°F • RR: ___ breaths/min • SpO₂: ___% on _
Section
  • 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: (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
  • 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
  • (List all IV drips and rates)

Labs

Na: ___ K: ___ Cl: ___ CO₂: ___ BUN: ___ Cr: __ • Glucose: ___ Ca: ___ Mg: ___ Phos: __ • PT/INR: ___ PTT: _
Section
  • 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
  • CXR:
  • CT:
  • Echo:
  • Other:

Assessment & Plan (Systems-Based)

Sedation (RASS goal: ___, current: ___)
Section

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
  • 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.*
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