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PACU bed ratio 1.5 PACU beds per operating room
PACU phases Phase I (immediate recovery), Phase II
(pre-
discharge)
Modified Aldrete Score purpose Determines readiness for PACU discharge
Modified Aldrete components Activity, Respiration, Circulation,
(ARCis) Consciousness,
Oxygen saturation
Aldrete ready for discharge Greater than or equal to 9
Bromage (1-5) No-feet-knees-hip-no
Apfel risk factors Female, non-smoker, history of
PONV/motion
sickness, postoperative opioids
High-risk surgeries for PONV Laparoscopic, ENT, strabismus, breast
surgery
Verified Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
PACU bed ratio 1.5 PACU beds per operating room
PACU phases Phase I (immediate recovery), Phase II
(pre-
discharge)
Modified Aldrete Score purpose Determines readiness for PACU discharge
Modified Aldrete components Activity, Respiration, Circulation,
(ARCis) Consciousness,
Oxygen saturation
Aldrete ready for discharge Greater than or equal to 9
Bromage (1-5) No-feet-knees-hip-no
Apfel risk factors Female, non-smoker, history of
PONV/motion
sickness, postoperative opioids
High-risk surgeries for PONV Laparoscopic, ENT, strabismus, breast
surgery