| Description |
xix, 375 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
1. Triage: Critical Skills, Complexities, and Challenges -- 2. Triage Settings -- 3. Triage in Disaster Situations -- 4. Cultural Considerations -- 5. The Patient Interview and General Appearance -- 6. Neurologic and Head and Neck Problems -- 7. Thoracic, Cardiac, and Respiratory Problems -- 8. Abdominal, Rectal, and Genital Problems -- 9. Musculoskeletal Problems -- 10. Integument Problems -- 11. Problems With Invasive Medical Equipment -- 12. Psychiatric Crises -- 13. Triage: Ethics, Ideals, and Practice |
| Summary |
Triage in Emergency Practice is a quick and easy reference for emergency nurses and other practitioners, including emergency medical technicians and paramedics. It provides specific, practical information for effective triage. The focus on critical thinking skills proves invaluable in the emergency setting |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Accidents -- Nursing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Emergency nursing.
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Triage (Medicine)
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Triage (Medicine) -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Emergencies -- nursing.
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Triage.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbook.
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| Author |
Hanscom, Russell.
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| LC no. |
95010713 |
| ISBN |
0801678927 (spiral) |
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