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Quick Reference to Triage

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Finally an RN Triage guide book plus. This book was written by somebody who has been there and done that.

I recommend this book for nurses who plan to go through the ED experience. This book will guide them through the difficult and trying times.

The "Pearls of Wisdom" Chapter is a definite treasure trove of experience that each RN can relate to.

To top it all, the book size fits a lab coat pocket so one can carry it all of the time or store it in a locker for that essential quick-glance.

This is definitely a MUST READ AND KEEP HANDY reference/guide to facilitating an effective and appropriate triage process in any setting, with any patient. Written primarily for the urgent/emergency care nurse, this book is easy to navigate and will be a valuable resource in every ER, outpatient clinic, physicians office, school health center and medical library. I can see it reaching the very top of the "required" reading list for ALL front-line health professionals; especially telehealth/telephone triage nurses.

New nurses will love the "pearls of triage wisdom" section. Experienced nurses will be delighted to finally have such a comprehensive listing of cultural considerations. The Post test feature is a great guide for self directed learners, and would also assist nursing managers in the evaluation of staff competency. The inclusion of humor in many of the illustrations created by John F. Aarne, (who happens to be Val's father) makes this publication not only a incredibly useful educational tool but also a nursing treasure.

Finally, someone has waded through the mass of ambiguity and arrived at a top notch presentation of the triage function. This book is solid and useful, and it will very likely become the benchmark for any others. I highly recommend this as a read for the serious health care professional, whether in an emergency department or a private physician office.

The second edition of this popular triage manual still has one important item missing, but I'll tell you what it does have first. It provides a total look at emergency room triage from all angles. For the nursing students and new grads there are pointers about basic patient assessment and evidenced based treatment. For senior staff and emergency department management personnel there are guidelines for leadership and quality assurance. For busy ER personnel there are alphabetized listings of patient complaints, emergency alerts to help nurses recognize serious conditions quickly, "Pearls of Triage Wisdom" with timely clinical tips, and cross-cultural considerations.
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The flaw? There is no mention that it should be at the very top of the "required" reading list for ALL front-line health professionals. It's definitely not a glossy "coffee table" book. You probably should order 3 and leave one discussion copy in the break room, one reading copy for library and one crisis copy hanging by the phone.

The description was misleading. The book may be useful for hospital triage nurses. This is not meant for telephone or outpatient triage.

Orderd item 1/3/08 and received by mail on by th 8th of Jan. Book was in new condition upon arrival. I will purchase from this seller in th future. Book has helped a lot at work.