Pediatric Telephone Protocols

A trusted resource for pediatric telephone triage, equipping professionals with 144 updated decision support protocols that address nearly all common concerns. Detailed guidelines streamline assessments, offer parent instructions and medication advice, and help determine safe dispositions from emergency referrals to home care. Pediatric Telephone Protocols is the go-to triage resource at thousands of practices and hundreds of call centers nationwide. This AAP best-seller from telehealth pioneer Barton D. Schmitt, MD, FAAP, covers a broad spectrum of caller concerns and efficiently steps triagers through 144 decision support protocols spanning 98% of today's most common pediatric calls. Key Features Completely updated protocols, references, and resources New protocol: Fever Before 3 Months Old Medication resources And more In this essential resource you'll see benefits like Triage assessment questions that help you quickly evaluate patient problems and select the appropriate disposition: 911 call, emergency department referral, office visit, or home care. Parent-reassuring home care instructions. An Infants section that contains 19 protocols dealing with calls specific to the first year after birth. Medication questions, dosages, and recommendations. Find-it-fast tabbed sections (Infants; Skin/Bites; A-Z Topics; Emergencies; Injuries; Medication Resources; User Guide) helps to quickly zero in on caller concerns. Detailed User's Guide serves as a valuable training tool. Handle calls with complete confidence.