post-op Flashcards
Post op goes to ?
PACU
PACU provides care until:
pt. recovers from effects of anesthesia, must have stable vital signs, oriented and no signs of hemorrage
PACU elevate HOB
15-30 degrees
Check B/P and compare with ? results
before surgery results
pulses, check on ? that has had surgerty
limb
vitals-assess every ? min for first hour
15
renal pacu
must have output, void before discharging from hospital
if given spinal, epidural the patient must feel ? before leaving hospital
feet
Information/report given from the OR
Medical diagnosis and type of surgery Allergies Vital signs IV fluids and amount given in OR EBL-estimated blood loss Any pertinent medical history Any intra-op complications
Stages of PACU
Stage 1-immediate intense nurse assess and observation
Stage 2-Patient prepared for self care ex: incentive spirometer
Stage 3-ready for discharge from PACU