Pediatric Telephone Protocols, 18th Edition [Paperback]

Description

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's Guide) helps to quickly zero in on caller concerns.
• Detailed User’s Guide serves as a valuable training tool.
• Handle calls with complete confidence.

Details

• ISBN-13: 978-1-61002-853-0
• Product Code: MA1212
• Publication Date: October 1, 2025
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 503
• Availability: In Stock