EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT #

TRIAGE #

Is the initial step in the emergency care process, where the severity of a patient’s condition is assessed to prioritize treatment based on urgency. Patients are categorized into levels ranging from Level 1 (requiring immediate life-saving intervention) to Level 5 (non-urgent). This system ensures that those in the most critical condition receive immediate attention. Triage nurses may also initiate diagnostic testing to expedite treatment.

Registration #

It collects patient information and consent for treatment. This step is crucial for creating a patient record and ordering necessary diagnostic tests. For patients taken directly to a treatment room, bedside registration may be conducted.

Treatment #

Patients receive treatment from attending physicians or mid-level practitioners based on their condition. This may include starting an intravenous (IV) line, taking blood or urine samples, and conducting imaging tests or other diagnostics. The goal is to assess the patient’s condition accurately to determine the appropriate course of action.

Reevaluation #

After initial treatment and receipt of test results, patients are reevaluated to assess their response to treatment and determine the next steps. This may involve additional consultations, further testing, or decisions regarding admission to the hospital or discharge.

Discharge #

Upon stabilizing and treating the patient, the discharge process involves providing the patient with home-care instructions, prescriptions, and recommendations for follow-up care. Ensuring that patients understand their care instructions is crucial for their recovery and health after leaving the emergency department.

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