PACU role Flashcards
1
Q
PACU role
A
Ongoing critical evaluation of the pt condition, with major emphasis on anticipating and preventing any complications that may arise from anaesthetic, surgery and chronic conditions.
2
Q
PACU handover (POPAIMMPSCCPEC)
A
- pt name and age
- operative procedure
- preoperative assessment
- Allergies
- Intraoperative period
- Monitoring and lines
- Meds administered
- post-op orders
- surgeon and anaesthetist name
- check pt name against med record and bracelet.
- care and placement of surgical drains
- problems with skin pressure areas
- ensure pt correct chart and x-ray go with pt
- care of belongings such as dentures and hearing aids.
