Emergency nursing : 5-tier triage protocols /
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| Author / Creator: | Briggs, Julie K. |
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| Imprint: | Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2006. |
| Description: | xiv, 258 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7544188 |
Table of Contents:
- Protocols
- Abdominal Pain, Adult
- Abdominal Pain, Child
- Alcohol and Drug Use, Abuse, and Dependence
- Allergic Reaction
- Altered Mental Status
- Ankle Pain and Swelling
- Anxiety
- Asthma
- Back Pain
- Bee Sting
- Bites, Animal and Human
- Bites, Insect and Tick
- Bites, Marine Animal
- Bites, Snake
- Body Art Complications
- Breast Problems
- Breathing Problems
- Burns
- Chest Pain
- Cold Exposure, Hypothermia/Frostbite
- Cold Symptoms
- Confusion
- Contusion
- Cough
- Crying Baby
- Depression
- Diabetic Problems
- Diarrhea, Adult
- Diarrhea, Pediatric
- Ear Problems
- Electric Shock/Lightning Injury
- Extremity Injury
- Eye Injury or Problems
- Feeding Tube Problems
- Fever
- Finger and Toe Problems
- Foreign Body, Ear
- Foreign Body, Ingested
- Foreign Body, Inhaled
- Foreign Body, Rectum or Vagina
- Foreign Body, Skin
- Genital Problems, Male
- Headache
- Head Injury
- Heart Rate, Rapid
- Heart Rate, Slow
- Heat Exposure
- Hip Pain and Swelling
- Hives
- Hypertension
- Itching Without a Rash
- Jaundice
- Jaundice, Newborn
- Knee Pain and Swelling
- Laceration
- Lightheadedness/Fainting
- Menstrual Problems
- Motor Vehicle Accident
- Mouth Problems
- Neck Pain
- Nosebleed
- Poisoning, Exposure or Ingestion
- Pregnancy, Abdominal Pain
- Pregnancy, Back Pain
- Pregnancy, Vaginal Bleeding
- Pregnancy, Vaginal Discharge
- Pregnancy, Vomiting
- Puncture Wound
- Rash, Adult and Pediatric
- Rectal Problems
- Seizure
- Seizure, Pediatric Febrile
- Sexual Assault
- Shoulder Pain
- Sinus Pain and Congestion
- Sore Throat
- Suicidal Behavior
- Sunburn
- Toothache/Tooth Injury
- Urinary Catheter Problems
- Urination Problems
- Vaginal Bleeding, Abnormal
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Wound Infection
- Wrist Pain and Swelling
- Bibliography
- Appendices
- A. The PQRSTT Mnemonic Assessment Guide
- B. Pediatric Vital Signs: Normal Ranges
- C. Ibuprofen Dosage Chart
- D. Acetaminophen Dosage Chart
- E. Temperature Conversion Chart
- F. Weight Conversion Chart
- G. Differential Diagnosis of Abdominal Pain
- H. Differential Diagnosis of Chest Pain
- I. Headache: Common Characteristics
- J. MVA Triage Questions
- K. Mechanisms of Injury From Trauma: Adult
- L. Mechanisms of Injury: School Age and Adolescent
- M. Mechanisms of Injury: Toddler and Preschooler
- N. Mechanisms of Injury: Infant
- O. Drugs of Abuse
- P. Poisonings
- Q. Biological Agents/Chemical Agents
- R. Communicable Diseases, Colds versus Flu, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- S. Triage Skills Assessment
- T. Training Exercises
- Index
