Triage protocols for aging adults / editers, Julie K. Briggs.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Briggs, Julie K., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Triage (Medicine)--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Triage (Medicine).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (558 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia, Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer, [2019]

Summary:

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Provide optimal, evidence-based triage assessment, advice, and protocols, withTriage Protocols for Aging Adults.The 190 evidence-based protocols offered here address a wide range of symptoms, disorders, and emergencies affecting those 50 and older. Flip quickly to the right symptom and ask the questions listed there to determine whether the individual requires emergency, same-day, or home care. Whether you are in family practice or are a triage nurse working at a hospital, urgent care center, or insurance company, this is the go-to reference to keep by your side. Advance your evidence-based triage skills and protocols with:Easy-to-follow flowchart format that leads you from yes-or-no questions to assessment, recommendations, and clear instructions190 protocols that cover the most common conditions faced by aging adults--all body systems, plus weakness, falls, loss of memory, poor appetite, medication interaction problems, and moreAlpha-organized table of contents that helps you locate symptoms quicklyContents also organized by body system for quick-find protocolsProtocols that have symptom-based titles and address issues affecting all body systems, such as abdominal pain and swelling, alcohol problems, allergic reactions, altered mental status, asthma, earache, elder abuse, joint pain/swelling, and moreAll protocols reviewed by a team of nursing expertsActioncolumn of each protocol that presents emergency actions firstCoverage of the legal aspects of triageTools and sample forms - telephone triage protocol form, triage documentation form, triage log, skills assessment, call documentation review, and teaching self-assessment guideChapter features include:Key Questions - name, age, onset, medications, pain scale, associated symptoms, and historyOther Protocols to Consider - lists related protocols and their page numbersHealth Alert - additional information to consider when choosing a protocol, with additional resources listedAssessment Questions and Actions - with specific actions under each yes-or-no answerHome Care Instructions - detailed instructions sections that explain care to be given before emergency help arrives, while waiting for an appointment, or for ongoing home careReport the Following Problems to Your PCP/Clinic/ED - symptoms or conditions that should be reported to their usual healthcare providerSeek Emergency Care Immediately if Any of the Following Occur - symptoms or conditions that require emergency careYour book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS(tm), Android(tm), PC, and Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience:The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time--providing a seamless reading experience online or offlinePowerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooksMultiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive designThe ability to highlight text and add notes with one click

Contents:

Intro

Title page

Table of Contents

Copyright

Contributors

Reviewers

Preface

Acknowledgments

A Protocols

Abdominal Pain

Abdominal Swelling

Abrasions

Alcohol Problems

Allergic Reaction

Altered Mental Status (AMS)

Ankle Injury

Ankle Problems

Anxiety

Appetite Loss

Arm/Hand Injury

Arm/Hand Problems

Asthma

Avian Influenza ("Bird Flu") Exposure

B Protocols

Back/Neck Injury

Back Pain

Bad Breath

Bedbug Exposure or Concerns

Bee Stings

Bites, Animal/Human

Bites, Insect

Bites, Marine Animal

Bites, Snake

Bites, Tick

Bleeding, Severe

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure

Bone, Joint, and Tissue Injury

Breast Problems

Breathing Problems

Bruising

Burns, Chemical

Burns, Electrical

Burns, Thermal

C Protocols

Cast/Splint Problems

Chest Pain

Chest Trauma

Choking

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Cold Exposure Problems

Common Cold Symptoms

Confusion

Congestion

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Constipation

Contact Lens Problems

Cough

D Protocols

Dehydration

Depression

Diabetes Problems

Diaper (Absorbant Pad) Rash

Diarrhea

Dizziness

Domestic Abuse

E Protocols

Earache, Drainage

Ear Injury, Foreign Body

Ear Ringing

Elder Abuse

Electrical Injury

Eye Injury

Eye Problems

F Protocols

Facial Problems

Facial Skin Problems

Fainting

Falls

Fatigue

Feeding Tube Problems

Fever

Finger and Toe Problems

Food Allergy, Known or Suspected

Food Poisoning, Suspected

Foot Problems

Foreign Body, Eye

Foreign Body, Inhaled

Foreign Body, Nose

Foreign Body, Rectum

Foreign Body, Skin

Foreign Body, Swallowing of

Foreign Body, Vagina

Frostbite

G Protocols

Gas/Belching

Gas/Flatulence

Genital Lesions.

Glands, Swollen or Tender

H Protocols

Hair Loss

Hay Fever Problems

Headache

Head Injury

Hearing Loss

Heartburn

Heart Rate Problems

Heat Exposure Problems

Hemorrhoids

Hepatitis

Hiccups

Hip Pain/Injury

Hives

HIV Exposure

Hoarseness

Hospice Problems

Hypertension

Hyperventilation

Hypotension

I Protocols

Immunization Reactions

Immunization, Tetanus

Impetigo

Indigestion

Influenza

Insomnia

Intravenous Therapy Problems

Itching

J/K Protocols

Jaw Pain

Joint Pain/Swelling

Knee Pain/Swelling/Injury

L Protocols

Laceration

Leg Injury

Leg Pain/Swelling

Lice

M Protocols

Mouth Problems

Muscle Cramps

N Protocols

Neck Pain

Neurologic Symptoms

Nosebleed

Nose Injury

Numbness and Tingling

O Protocols

Ostomy Problems

Overdose

P Protocols

Penis Problems

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

Piercing/Pocketing Problems

Pinkeye

Poisoning, Suspected

Postoperative Problems

Puncture Wound

R Protocols

Rash

Rectal Bleeding

Rectal Problems

S Protocols

Scabies

Scrotal Problems

Seizure

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

Sexual Assault

Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)

Shingles: Suspected or Exposure

Shock, Suspected

Shoulder Pain/Injury

Sickle Cell Disease Problems

Sinus Problems

Skin Lesions: Lumps, Bumps, and Sores

Sleep Apnea

Sore Throat

Speaking Difficulty

Stool, Abnormal

Stool, Incontinence

Stroke, Suspected

Stye

Substance Abuse, Use, or Exposure

Suicide Attempt, Threat

Sunburn

Swallowing Difficulty

Sweating, Excessive

Swelling

Swine Flu (H1N1 Virus) Exposure

T Protocols

Tattoo Problems

Tongue Problems

Tooth Injury

Tooth Problems

U Protocols

Urinary Catheter/Nephrostomy Tube Problems.

Urination, Difficult

Urination, Excessive

Urination, Painful

Urine, Abnormal Color

Urine, Incontinence

V Protocols

Vaginal Bleeding

Vaginal Discharge/Pain/Itching

Vision Problems

Vomiting

W Protocols

Weakness

West Nile Virus

Wheezing

Wound Care: Sutures or Staples

Wound Healing and Infection

Appendices

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4963-8945-X

OCLC:

1124609370