Should systematic risk assessment and immediate intervention of the acutely ill patient replace the traditional management paradigm?
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Kellett, JohnAffiliation
Department of Medicine, Nenagh Hospital, Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland. jgkellett@eircom.netIssue Date
2012MeSH
Acute DiseaseCritical Care
Diagnosis
Humans
Physical Examination
Risk Assessment
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Should systematic risk assessment and immediate intervention of the acutely ill patient replace the traditional management paradigm? 2012, 11 (2):117-20 Acute MedJournal
Acute medicinePubMed ID
22685703Abstract
The outcome of the traditional diagnostic history and physical depends entirely on the availability, ability and diligence of an individual doctor. An alternative is a team-based approach that performs the following tasks: a focused assessment, monitoring of the response to initial treatment, and then determining what further management is appropriate (calling for urgent help if it is required). This concept is based on risk prediction rather than diagnosis, and is captured by the mnemonic FAITH3 (Focused Assessment, Initial Treatment, hAssessing response, calling for Help and Handing over care).Language
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1747-4892Collections
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