LHSP‡ Aspiration elbowAspiration elbowýøÿÿ{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 MS Sans Serif;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs17 At this time I believe the patient would benefit from an aspiration. Therefore the [RIGHT/LEFT] elbow is prepped with a [TYPE OF SOLUTION, e.g. BETADYNE] solution and using sterile gloves and technique, a [VALUE] gauge needle is inserted into the elbow. [VALUE] cc's of [CHARACTER OF FLUID REMOVED] fluid was removed from the elbow. The patient tolerated the procedure well and there were no complications. The patient is told to ice the area if there is any discomfort over the next several days. They were also asked to contact the office if they notice any untoward reaction from the aspiration. The fluid [WAS/ WAS NOT] sent to the laboratory for evaluation. }ÿ—At this time I believe the patient would benefit from an aspiration. Therefore the [RIGHT/LEFT] elbow is prepped with a [TYPE OF SOLUTION, e.g. BETADYNE] solution and using sterile gloves and technique, a [VALUE] gauge needle is inserted into the elbow. [VALUE] cc's of [CHARACTER OF FLUID REMOVED] fluid was removed from the elbow. The patient tolerated the procedure well and there were no complications. The patient is told to ice the area if there is any discomfort over the next several days. They were also asked to contact the office if they notice any untoward reaction from the aspiration. The fluid [WAS/ WAS NOT] sent to the laboratory for evaluation.