Exam 7 Post op Flashcards
PACU
Post
Anestassia
Care
Unit aka Recovery
Stages of Post-op
Phase I-immediately after surgery
Phase II-no close monitoring
Phase III-prep for discharge
PACU environment
Clean, quiet, no permanent walls
Nursing Management
Provide care until anesthesia wears off
Pt is oriented, stable vs, and not bleeding
Constantly assessing
Primary Consideration
Maintain a patent airway
How to maintain a patent airway
Assess by putting hand near face/nose
Bed elevated 15-30 degrees
May require suction
If vomit, turn on left side
Signs of Hypovolemic shock
Pale Cool Moist skin Clammy Rapid respirations Low BP Concentrated urine Rapid/weak/thready pulse
Cyanosis
Classification of Hemorrhage
Primary Intermediary Secondary Capillary/Venous/Arterial Evident/Concealed
Primary Hemorrhage
Occurs at time of surgery
Intermediary Hemorrhage
1st few hours after surgery when BP come up and may push clot loose
Secondary Hemorrhage
After surgery if suture slips
Capillary Hemorrhage
Slow general ooze
Venous Hemorrhage
Dark colored bubbles out quickly
Arterial Hemorrhage
Bright red and spurts with heartbeat
Evident Hemorrhage
On surface and can be seen