Telephone Triage Protocols for Nurses

Book info: Telephone Triage Protocols for Nurses (Paperback, 630 pages – LWW, 2020) – LWW, 2020. Language: Eng.

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The sixth edition of this essential guide empowers nurses to perform effective telephone triage with confidence and precision. Featuring over 200 protocols, this comprehensive resource is designed to help healthcare professionals swiftly assess various symptoms, disorders, and medical emergencies through a user-friendly flowchart format. The latest edition introduces new protocols for conditions like arthritis and stroke symptoms, ensuring practitioners are equipped with the most current best practices in patient care. This manual is invaluable for both novice and seasoned nurses, allowing for accurate care recommendations even when patient details are sparse. Inside, you will find protocols organized alphabetically by symptom, making it easy to navigate topics quickly. Key sections include critical questions to ask callers and immediate action steps to take based on their responses. With expanded appendices covering important issues such as PTSD and emergency preparedness, this book not only enhances triage skills but also supports the identification of potentially life-threatening conditions. Whether you’re in a triage setting or providing ambulatory care, this resource will significantly improve the consistency and reliability of your patient assessments.