This pocket guide is derived from the evidence-based clinical practice guideline Management of Post Traumatic Stress, developed by the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense. It focuses on the evaluation and triage of post-traumatic acute stress reaction (ASR). 

This pocket guide addresses the following topics:

• Initial evaluation and triage (algorithm)
• ASR assessment
• ASR immediate needs
• ASR acute interventions
• Functional assessment
• Management of ASR (2-4 days after trauma exposure) (algorithm)
• Common symptoms after exposure to trauma or loss
• Primary care post-traumatic stress disorder screen