Quick Reference to Triage

Quick Reference to Triage by Valerie G. A. Grossman is a comprehensive manual published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins in 2003. This second edition spans 294 pages and is designed to provide user-friendly, quick-access information on the triage process in emergency care. It covers essential clinical guidance for patient assessment and treatment, as well as the leadership and organizational skills necessary for senior staff and emergency department management.

Readers will find updated features that enhance the manual’s usability, including alphabetized listings of patient complaints and emergency alerts to help nurses quickly recognize serious conditions. The book also presents “Pearls of Triage Wisdom” with timely clinical tips and cross-cultural considerations. Additionally, this edition includes specific prioritizations for each triage guideline and a new examination that allows purchasers to earn continuing education credit.