{"product_id":"9781496363602","title":"Telephone Triage for Pediatrics","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandle questions about pediatric care with confident accuracy: \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTelephone Triage Protocols for Pediatrics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is the quick-access guide to providing fast, efficient phone assessments and accurate care recommendations.   This comprehensive, on-the-spot resource lists a broad range of symptoms alphabetically. A flow chart format provides the crucial Yes or No questions to ask, with each answer moving quickly to optimal recommendations or instructions. A vital resource for all nurses, this is irreplaceable to those in pediatric or family practice.   Tap into top-level guidance for fast, efficient assessments …\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStep-by-step guidance for making accurate assessments\u003c\/b\u003e—170 proven protocols addressing a wide range of symptoms, disorders, and medical emergencies, for newborn to age 18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSorts life-threatening problems\u003c\/b\u003e from those not requiring physician or emergency care—callers are directed to make an appointment, seek emergency care, or follow home care instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncreases consistency\u003c\/b\u003e of advice and documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSupports nurses\u003c\/b\u003e of all knowledge and experience levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColor tabs for each section\u003c\/b\u003e enable quick access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSymptoms alpha-organized and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003egrouped by level of urgency,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e addressing injuries, trauma, pain, swelling, and other symptoms for:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead, eyes, ears, nose, throat, mouth, back, neck, arm, and leg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody system problems – chest\/cardiovascular, respiratory GI, genital\/obstetrics and gynecological problems, urination, and skin problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChronic and infectious diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBehavioral problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfant-specific problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003eSections under every symptom include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKey Questions \u003c\/b\u003eto ask the caller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther Protocols to Consider\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReminders\u003c\/b\u003e – for proper documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssessment\u003c\/b\u003e – symptoms and conditions that determine urgency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ecolumn \u003c\/b\u003e– Following Yes or No answers to assessment questions, with emergency actions appearing first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImmediate actions \u003c\/b\u003e– proven protocols and\/or referrals to emergency, physician, or at-home care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHome Care Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e – before emergency care, before appointment, or at-home care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEmergency Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e – in-the-moment first aid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReport the Following Problems \u003c\/b\u003e– what caller should tell their physician or emergency department\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSeek Emergency Care Immediately \u003c\/b\u003e– if certain symptoms occur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003eMust-have resource \u003c\/b\u003efor medical offices, clinics, schools, emergency departments, urgent care centers, home health agencies, and managed healthcare providers    \u003cb\u003eAbout The Authors\u003c\/b\u003e   Julie Briggs, RN, BSN, MHA, is Director of the Emergency Department at Good Samaritan Community Healthcare in Puyallup, Washington.   Mikki Meadows-Oliver, PhD, RN, PNP-BC, is an Associate Professor at the Yale University School of Nursing in Orange, Connecticut.  ","brand":"LWW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47054832894192,"sku":"9781496363602","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781496363602_p0.jpg?v=1763666642","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781496363602","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}