{"product_id":"telephone-triage-protocols-for-nurses-9781975136871","title":"Telephone Triage Protocols for Nurses","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Julie K. Briggs\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: LWW\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: LWW\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Allied Health Services - Emergency Medical Services\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssess the nature and severity of callers' symptoms quickly and confidently, with \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTelephone Triage Protocols for Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e, 6th Edition.\u003c\/b\u003e More than 200 alpha-organized protocols address a wide range of symptoms, disorders and medical emergencies, while the flow chart format leads callers to provide vital Yes or No answers to appropriate questions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This comprehensive manual - a must-have for nurses both new and experienced - offers accurate care recommendations even when client information is limited. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Follow expert direction and make quick, accurate assessments ... \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW\u003c\/i\u003e and updated protocols\u003c\/b\u003e offer current best practices and reflect changes in access to medications and health care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtocols address adult, pediatric, geriatric, maternal\/child, home health concerns, current health issues, and communicable disease outbreaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eNEW\u003c\/i\u003e protocols include arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), elder abuse, stroke symptoms, and Zika virus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost-operative conditions and considerations have been added to numerous protocols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpanded appendices include altered mental status, PTSD, suicide prevention, and emergency preparedness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlpha-organized protocols \u003c\/b\u003ehelp you quickly locate topics by symptom or condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTable of contents by body system\u003c\/b\u003e helps you quickly locate topics by body system, body part or set of related symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeer-reviewed by nursing experts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-to-follow question-asking flow chart - Yes or No answers lead to specific care recommendations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal guidance for all nurses, particularly those in triage and ambulatory practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSorts life-threatening problems\u003c\/b\u003e from those not requiring physician or emergency care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncreases consistency\u003c\/b\u003e of advice and documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNurse Alerts \u003c\/b\u003e- help the nurse identify potentially life-threatening conditions related to the symptoms and provides additional information to consider when choosing a protocol or triaging the caller's concern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSymptoms alpha-organized and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003egrouped by level of urgency, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e addressing injuries, trauma, pain, swelling and other symptoms for: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody part problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody system problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChronic and infectious diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBehavioral problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePediatric-specific problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaternal\/obstetric specific problems or conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSections under every symptom or condition include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKey Questions \u003c\/b\u003eto ask caller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther Protocols to Consider\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReminder\u003c\/b\u003e - 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She is currently providing consulting and training services. She has been employed by Providence Health and Services in Portland, Oregon for the past 15 years in the capacity of Medical Management RN Care Coordinator and as the Manager of the Emergency Department at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. Additionally, she served in the role of Director for multiple units including the Emergency Department, Critical Care, Cardiac Cath Lab, Ambulatory Care, and Radiology for 13 years at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Puyallup, Washington. 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