Acknowledgments |
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Preface |
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Task Force Members |
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User's Guide and Operating Standards |
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Sample Protocol: Burns |
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Skin Problem: Burns 1: Electrical; Thermal; Chemical |
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Skin Problem: Burns 2: Sunburn |
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Skin Problem: Burns Supplemental Information |
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Triage/Advice Form |
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KEY ASSESSMENT TOOLS: THE GENERIC PROTOCOL |
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Problem 1: (Upper and Generalized) Pain with or without Trauma |
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1 | (4) |
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Problem 2: (Lower) Pain without Trauma |
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5 | (2) |
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Abdomen Problem Supplemental Information |
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7 | (2) |
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Abuse 1 (Sexual) Reporting Tree |
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9 | (2) |
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Abuse 1 (Sexual) Supplemental Information |
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11 | (2) |
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Abuse 2 (Physical) Supplemental Information |
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13 | (8) |
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Back Problem (Upper and Lower) Pain with or without Trauma |
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19 | (2) |
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Back Problem Supplemental Information |
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21 | (4) |
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Problem 1: Diarrhea; Incontinence; Bloody Stools |
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25 | (2) |
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Problem 2: Constipation; Stool Color Change |
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27 | (2) |
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Bowel Problem Supplemental Information |
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29 | (8) |
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Chest Pain: Pressure/Pain; with or without Trauma |
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33 | (4) |
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Chest Pain Supplemental Information |
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37 | (6) |
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Cold Exposure: Hypothermia; Frostbite |
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41 | (2) |
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Cold Exposure Supplemental Information |
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43 | (4) |
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Confusion: Sudden; Chronic |
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45 | (2) |
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Confusion Supplemental Information |
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47 | (4) |
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Dizziness: with or without Trauma |
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49 | (2) |
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51 | (2) |
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Dizziness; Fainting Supplemental Information |
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53 | (2) |
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Problem 1: Pain with Trauma; FB; Hearing Loss; Ringing; Earlobe Trauma |
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55 | (2) |
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Problem 2: Pain without Trauma; Discharge; Congestion; Earlobe Swelling |
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57 | (2) |
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Ear Problem Supplemental Information |
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59 | (4) |
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Problem 1: Behavioral Emergency: Suicide In Progress; Threat; Ideation |
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63 | (2) |
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Suicide Supplemental Information |
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65 | (6) |
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Problem 2: Panic; Depression; Anxiety; Agitation; Aggression; Withdrawal; Hallucination |
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71 | (2) |
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Emotional Problem Supplemental Information |
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73 | (6) |
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Problem 1: (Upper) Pain with or without Trauma; Fractures; Lacerations; Swelling |
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79 | (2) |
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Problem 2: (Lower) Pain with and without Trauma; Fractures; Lacerations; Swelling, Weakness, Limp |
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81 | (2) |
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Problem 3: (Lower) Pain without Trauma; Swelling; Weakness; Limp |
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83 | (2) |
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Extremities Problem 4: (Upper and Lower) Supplemental Information |
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85 | (8) |
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Problem 1: Pain with Trauma; Burn; FB; Vision Changes; Blood in |
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93 | (2) |
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Problem 2: Pain without Trauma; Photophobia; Blood in; Discharge; Swelling; Vision Changes |
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95 | (2) |
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Eye Problem Supplemental Information |
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97 | (8) |
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Face/Jaw Problem: Pain with or without Trauma; Drooping; Swelling; Weakness |
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101 | (4) |
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Face/Jaw Problem Supplemental Information |
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105 | (6) |
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Fever: Fever with Associated Symptoms |
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107 | (4) |
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Temperature-Taking Instructions |
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111 | (2) |
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Fever Supplemental Information |
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113 | (4) |
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Problem 1: Pain; Laceration; Level of Consciousness Change with Trauma |
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117 | (2) |
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Problem 2: Pain; Level of Consciousness Change without Trauma |
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119 | (4) |
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Head Problem Supplemental Information |
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123 | (6) |
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Heat Exposure: Heat Stroke; Heat Exhaustion; Heat Cramps |
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127 | (2) |
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Heat Exposure Supplemental Information |
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129 | (4) |
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Joint Problem: Pain with or without Trauma; Swelling (Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hip, Knee, Ankle); Limp |
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131 | (2) |
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Joint Problem Supplemental Information |
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133 | (8) |
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Lip/Mouth; Teeth/Gums; Tongue Problem: Pain with or without Trauma; Swelling; Laceration; Lesions |
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139 | (2) |
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Lip/Mouth; Teeth/Gums; Tongue Problem Supplemental Information |
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141 | (4) |
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Neck Problem: Pain with or without Trauma; Swelling; Lump |
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143 | (2) |
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Neck Problem Supplemental Information |
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145 | (4) |
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Nose/Sinus Problem: Pain with or without Trauma; Foreign Body; Bleeding; Discharge; Congestion |
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147 | (2) |
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Nose/Sinus Problem Supplemental Information |
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149 | (4) |
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Penile/Scrotal/Testicle Problem: Trauma; Foreign Body; Pain; Discharge; Lumps, Lesions; STI Exposure |
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151 | (2) |
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Penile/Scrotal/Testicle Problem Supplemental Information |
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153 | (4) |
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Rectal Problem: Pain with or without Trauma; FB; Bleeding; Itching; Discharge; Lesion |
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155 | (2) |
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Rectal Problem Supplemental Information |
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157 | (2) |
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Problem 1: Breathing Problem/Cough: Respiratory Distress; Choking; Shortness of Breath; Stridor; with or without Trauma |
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159 | (4) |
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Problem 2: Throat Pain: Choking; Foreign Body/Trauma; Pain; Burn: Chemical/Thermal |
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163 | (2) |
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Respiratory Problem Supplemental Information |
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165 | (6) |
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Seizures: with or without Trauma |
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169 | (2) |
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Seizures Supplemental Information |
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171 | (4) |
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Shock: Distributive; Cardiogenic; Hypovolemic |
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173 | (2) |
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Shock Supplemental Information |
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175 | (2) |
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Skin Problem: Bites (Human, Animal) Cat; Dog; Bat; Horse; Squirrel; Skunk; Raccoon; Fox |
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177 | (2) |
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Skin Problem: Bites/Stings (Reptile, Marine) Snake; Jellyfish; Sea Urchin; Stingray |
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179 | (2) |
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Skin Problem: Bites/Stings (Insect) Bee, Yellow Jacket, Hornet, Wasp; Spiders; Scorpions; Fleas; Ticks |
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181 | (2) |
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Skin Problem: Bites/Stings Supplemental Information |
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183 | (6) |
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Skin Problem: Burns 1: Electrical; Thermal; Chemical |
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189 | (2) |
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Skin Problem: Burns 2: Sunburn |
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191 | (2) |
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Skin Problem: Burns Supplemental Information |
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193 | (2) |
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Skin Problem: Discoloration: Bruise; Yellow; All Color Changes |
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195 | (2) |
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Skin Problem: Discoloration Supplemental Information |
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197 | (2) |
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Skin Problem: Laceration/Wound: Amputations; Abrasions; Puncture Wounds |
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199 | (2) |
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Skin Problem: Laceration/Wound Supplemental Information |
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201 | (2) |
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Skin Problem: Lesion/Lump/Swelling with or without Trauma |
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203 | (2) |
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Skin Problem: Lesion/Lump/Swelling Supplemental Information |
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205 | (4) |
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Skin Problem: Rashes with or without Itching |
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209 | (4) |
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Skin Problem: Rashes with or without Itching Supplemental Information |
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213 | (8) |
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Substance Abuse: Drugs; Alcohol; Prescription Drugs/Inhalants |
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219 | (2) |
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Substance Abuse Supplemental Information |
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221 | (6) |
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Urinary Problem: Pain with or without Trauma; Frequency; Urgency; Change in Output/Color; Bloody Urine |
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225 | (2) |
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Urinary Problem Supplemental Information |
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227 | (8) |
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Vomiting/Nausea: Bloody; Excessive; Projectile; Toxin; Headache; Abdominal Pain |
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231 | (4) |
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Vomiting/Nausea Supplemental Information |
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235 | (6) |
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Birth Control Options, Concerns, and Frequently Asked Questions Supplemental Information |
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241 | (18) |
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Breast Problem (Female/Male) Pain with or without Trauma, Discharge; Lump; Lesions (Nonbreastfeeding; Nonpostpartum) |
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257 | (2) |
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Breast Problem (Female/Male) Supplemental Information |
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259 | (8) |
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Breastfeeding Problem: Pain with or without Fever: Sore Nipples; Painful Breasts |
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265 | (2) |
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Breastfeeding Initial Assessment Questions |
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267 | (2) |
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Breastfeeding Problem Supplemental Information |
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269 | (6) |
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Menopause Options, Concerns, and Frequently Asked Questions Supplemental Information |
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275 | (12) |
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Postpartum Problem: Emotional Problems; Leg Pain; Painful Urination; Incisional Pain; Fever; Bleeding; Headache; SOB; Diarrhea; N/V; Abd. Pain |
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285 | (2) |
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Postpartum Problem Supplemental Information |
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287 | (6) |
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Postpartum Emotional Problem Supplemental Information |
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293 | (2) |
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Pregnancy Problem 1: Labor; Abdominal Pain; Vaginal Discharge/Bleeding |
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295 | (2) |
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Pregnancy Problem 2: Trauma; Headache; Chest Pain; < Fetal Movement; N/V; Swelling; Burning on Urination; Itching |
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297 | (2) |
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High-Risk Pregnancy Initial Assessment Questions (IAQ) |
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299 | (2) |
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Pregnancy Problem Supplemental Information |
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301 | (12) |
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Vaginal Bleeding: (Nonpregnant) Abnormal Bleeding: Painful, Irregular, Excessive; Absence of Menses |
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311 | (2) |
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Vaginal Bleeding (Nonpregnant) Supplemental Information |
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313 | (4) |
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Vaginal Problem: (Nonpregnant) FB; Trauma; Discharge; Pain; Lesion; Itching; STI Exposure |
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315 | (2) |
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Vaginal Problem: Sexually Transmitted Infections Supplemental Information |
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317 | (6) |
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Instructions; Complications; OB/GYN Procedures Supplemental Information |
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323 | (2) |
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Appendix A: Home Treatment Supplemental Information |
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325 | (6) |
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Appendix B: Policies and Special Populations |
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331 | (14) |
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Appendix C: Miscellaneous Supplemental Information |
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345 | (8) |
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Appendix D: Practice Resources |
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353 | (34) |
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Appendix E: Community Resources |
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387 | (18) |
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Appendix F: Informational Resources |
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405 | (18) |
Index |
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