THE ROLE OF NURSING IN TRIAGE: FROM LITERATURE REVIEW TO CASE STUDY

Thi Hoai Phan1, VĂN HIỆP PHẠM1, , Thi Hoa Phung2, Thi Thanh Tra Nguyen, Ngoc Phuong Hoang, Du Khanh Nguyen, Bich Huong Nguyen1, Thi Hang Pham, Tu Minh Hoang Le
1 Bệnh viện Tai Mũi Họng Trung Ương
2 Đại học Y Dược Đại học Quốc Gia Hà Nội

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ABSTRACT


Objective: To analyze nursing decisions and actions in clinical cases to strengthen the nursing role in triage of emergency patients.


Method: Case study.


Results: We describe a case of a patient with laryngeal dyspnea with the aim of highlighting the important role of nurses in early detection of signs of patient deterioration and timely implementation of coordinated emergency actions, contributing to ensuring safety and quality of care.


Conclusion: Emphasize the indispensable role of nurses in triage of patients.


Keywords: Nursing role, triage, laryngeal dyspnea.

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