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Wheeler, Sheila. Telephone Triage Protocols for Adult Populations (EBook). McGraw-Hill Professional, 2009.

Telephone Triage Protocols for Adult Populations (EBook)

Authors: Sheila Wheeler

Published:  April 2009

eISBN: 9780071702553 0071702555 | ISBN: 9780071598002
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  • Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Contents
  • Acknowledgments
  • Preface
  • Task Force Members
  • 2009 Contributing Authors/Reviewers
  • PAST Contributing Authors/Reviewers
  • USER’S GUIDE AND OPERATING STANDARDS
  • Sample Protocol: Burns
  • Skin Problem: Burns 1 Electrical; Thermal; Chemical
  • Skin Problem: Burns 2 Sunburn
  • Skin Problem: Burns Supplemental Information
  • Disposition Options
  • Triage/Advice Form
  • KEY ASSESSMENT TOOLS: GENERIC PROTOCOL
  • ADULT PROTOCOLS
  • Abdomen Problem
  • Problem 1: Upper and Generalized Pain with or without Trauma
  • Problem 2: Lower Pain without Trauma
  • Abdomen Problem Supplemental Information
  • Abuse
  • Abuse 1: Sexual Reporting Tree
  • Abuse 1: Sexual Supplemental Information
  • Abuse 2: Physical Supplemental Information
  • Back Problem: Upper and Lower Pain with or without Trauma
  • Back Problem
  • Bowel Problem
  • Problem 1: Diarrhea; Incontinence; Bloody Stools
  • Problem 2: Constipation; Stool Color Change
  • Bowel Problem Supplemental Information
  • Chest Pain: Pressure/Pain; with or without Trauma
  • Chest Pain Supplemental Information
  • Cold Exposure: Hypothermia; Frostbite
  • Cold Exposure Supplemental Information
  • Confusion: Sudden; Chronic
  • Confusion Supplemental Information
  • Dizziness: with or without Trauma
  • Fainting
  • Dizziness; Fainting Supplemental Information
  • Ear Problem
  • Problem 1: Pain with Trauma; FB; Hearing Loss; Ringing; Earlobe Trauma
  • Problem 2: Pain without Trauma; Discharge; Congestion; Earlobe Swelling
  • Ear Problem Supplemental Information
  • Emotional Problem
  • Problem 1: Behavioral Emergency: Suicide In Progress; Threat; Ideation
  • Suicide Supplemental Information
  • Problem 2: Panic; Depression; Anxiety; Agitation; Aggression;Withdrawal; Hallucination
  • Emotional Problem Supplemental Information
  • Extremities Problem
  • Problem 1: (Upper) Pain with or without Trauma; Fractures; Lacerations; Swelling
  • Problem 2: (Lower) Pain with and without Trauma; Fractures; Lacerations; Swelling,Weakness, Limp
  • Problem 3: (Lower) Pain without Trauma; Swelling;Weakness; Limp
  • Extremities Problem 4: (Upper and Lower) Supplemental Information
  • Eye Problem
  • Problem 1: Pain with Trauma; Burn; FB; Vision Changes; Blood in
  • Problem 2: Pain without Trauma; Photophobia; Blood in; Discharge; Swelling; Vision Changes
  • Eye Problem Supplemental Information
  • Face/Jaw Problem: Pain with or without Trauma; Drooping; Swelling;Weakness
  • Face/Jaw Problem Supplemental Information
  • Fever: Fever with Associated Symptoms
  • Temperature-Taking Instructions
  • Fever Supplemental Information
  • Head Problem
  • Problem 1: Pain; Laceration; Level of Consciousness Change with Trauma
  • Problem 2: Pain; Level of Consciousness Change without Trauma
  • Head Problem Supplemental Information
  • Heat Exposure: Heat Stroke; Heat Exhaustion; Heat Cramps
  • Heat Exposure Supplemental Information
  • Joint Problem: Pain with or without Trauma; Swelling (Shoulder, Elbow,Wrist, Hip, Knee, Ankle); Limp
  • Joint Problem Supplemental Information
  • Lip/Mouth; Teeth/Gums; Tongue Problem: Pain with or without Trauma; Swelling; Laceration; Lesions
  • Lip/Mouth; Teeth/Gums; Tongue Problem Supplemental Information
  • Neck Problem: Pain with or without Trauma; Swelling; Lump
  • Neck Problem Supplemental Information
  • Nose/Sinus Problem: Pain with or without Trauma; Foreign Body; Bleeding; Discharge; Congestion
  • Nose/Sinus Problem Supplemental Information
  • Penile/Scrotal/Testicle Problem: Trauma; Foreign Body; Pain; Discharge; Lumps, Lesions; STI Exposure
  • Penile/Scrotal/Testicle Problem Supplemental Information
  • Rectal Problem: Pain with or without Trauma; FB; Bleeding; Itching; Discharge; Lesion
  • Rectal Problem Supplemental Information
  • Respiratory Problem
  • Problem 1: Breathing Problem/Cough: Respiratory Distress; Choking; Shortness of Breath; Stridor; with or without Trauma
  • Problem 2: Throat Pain: Choking; Foreign Body/Trauma; Pain; Burn: Chemical/Thermal
  • Respiratory Problem Supplemental Information
  • Seizures: with or without Trauma
  • Seizures Supplemental Information
  • Shock: Distributive; Cardiogenic; Hypovolemic
  • Shock Supplemental Information
  • Skin
  • Skin Problem: Bites (Human, Animal) Cat; Dog; Bat; Horse; Squirrel; Skunk; Raccoon; Fox
  • Skin Problem: Bites/Stings (Reptile,Marine) Snake; Jellyfish; Sea Urchin; Stingray
  • Skin Problem: Bites/Stings (Insect) Bee,Yellow Jacket,Hornet,Wasp; Spiders; Scorpions; Fleas; Ticks
  • Skin Problem: Bites/Stings Supplemental Information
  • Skin Problem: Burns 1: Electrical; Thermal; Chemical
  • Skin Problem: Burns 2: Sunburn
  • Skin Problem: Burns Supplemental Information
  • Skin Problem: Discoloration: Bruise; Yellow; All Color Changes
  • Skin Problem: Discoloration Supplemental Information
  • Skin Problem: Laceration/Wound: Amputations; Abrasions; Puncture Wounds
  • Skin Problem: Laceration/Wound Supplemental Information
  • Skin Problem: Lesion/Lump/Swelling with or without Trauma
  • Skin Problem: Lesion/Lump/Swelling Supplemental Information
  • Skin Problem: Rashes with or without Itching
  • Skin Problem: Rashes with or without Itching Supplemental Information
  • Substance Abuse: Drugs; Alcohol; Prescription Drugs/Inhalants
  • Substance Abuse Supplemental Information
  • Urinary Problem: Pain with or without Trauma; Frequency; Urgency; Change in Output/Color; Bloody Urine
  • Urinary Problem Supplemental Information
  • Vomiting/Nausea: Bloody; Excessive; Projectile; Toxin; Headache; Abdominal Pain
  • Vomiting/Nausea Supplemental Information
  • WOMEN’S HEALTH PROTOCOLS
  • Birth Control
  • Birth Control Options, Concerns, and Frequently Asked Questions Supplemental Information
  • Breast Problem (Female/Male) Pain with or without Trauma, Discharge; Lump; Lesions (Nonbreastfeeding; Nonpostpartum)
  • Breast Problem (Female/Male) Supplemental Information
  • Breastfeeding Problem: Pain with or without Fever: Sore Nipples; Painful Breasts
  • Breastfeeding Initial Assessment Questions
  • Breastfeeding Problem Supplemental Information
  • Menopause
  • Menopause Options, Concerns, and Frequently Asked Questions Supplemental Information
  • Postpartum Problem: Emotional Problems; Leg Pain; Painful Urination; Incisional Pain; Fever; Bleeding; Headache; SOB; Diarrhea; N/V; Abd. Pain
  • Postpartum Problem Supplemental Information
  • Postpartum Emotional Problem Supplemental Information
  • Pregnancy Problem
  • Pregnancy Problem 1: Labor; Abdominal Pain; Vaginal Discharge/Bleeding
  • Pregnancy Problem 2: Trauma; Headache; Chest Pain; < Fetal Movement; N/V; Swelling; Burning on Urination; Itching
  • High-Risk Pregnancy Initial Assessment Questions (IAQ)
  • Pregnancy Problem Supplemental Information
  • Vaginal Bleeding: (Nonpregnant) Abnormal Bleeding: Painful, Irregular, Excessive; Absence of Menses
  • Vaginal Bleeding (Nonpregnant) Supplemental Information
  • Vaginal Problem: (Nonpregnant) FB; Trauma; Discharge; Pain; Lesion; Itching; STI Exposure
  • Vaginal Problem: Sexually Transmitted Infections Supplemental Information
  • Instructions; Complications; OB/GYN Procedures Supplemental Information
  • Appendixes
  • Appendix A: Home Treatment Supplemental Information
  • Appendix B: Policies and Special Populations
  • Appendix C: Miscellaneous Supplemental Information
  • Appendix D: Practice Resources
  • Appendix E: Community Resources
  • Appendix F: Informational Resources
  • Index