Journal of Trauma Nursing · 1998 · 10 citations · 0 references
MedicineEmergency MedicineResuscitationTrauma CareTrauma-informed PracticeTrauma AssessmentTrauma ManagementTrauma NursingTrauma ResuscitationTrauma SurgeryTrauma TriageClinical Practice Guidelines ImplementationInterdisciplinary Trauma Care CoordinationMultidisciplinary Trauma Team ManagementTrauma Decision MakingTrauma DocumentationTrauma Resuscitation WorkflowTrauma System CoordinationTrauma-informed Practice Integration
TOPIC: Clinical Management Protocols for trauma patients. PURPOSE: The goals and process for developing and implementing Clinical Management Protocols are presented. Protocol development and the differences between clinical practice guidelines, critical pathways, and clinical management protocols are discussed. SOURCES: Published literature, experience, and clinical expertise. CONCLUSIONS: Utilizing annotated algorithms, the protocols are designed for and driven by patient care based on patient need and require the collaboration of experts and trauma team members.