What are the most common causes of hypotension in the PACU?
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Unreplaced fluids or blood loss
When does the post-op period begin?
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Immediately after surgery
What do you do if the patient's airway is obstructed by his tongue?
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Tilt head back
What is included in the PACU admission report?
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General info;
patient history;
intra-op management;
& intra-op course
List the phase 2 discharge criteria
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Hemodynamic stability;
pain & comfort management;
condition of surgical site & dressings/drainage tubes;
fluid/hydration status;
mobility status - can ambulate if not contraindicated;
emotional status;
patient safety needs;
significant other interactions
What non-pharmacological intervention can be done to reduce pain at the suture?
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, Apply ice pack for first 72 hours, then heat
What are possible post-op complications regarding temperature?
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Hypothermia/shivering & fever
What should be included in the PACU admission report under intra-op management &
course?
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anesthetic meds used;
other meds received;
blood loss;
fluid replacement;
urine output;
unexpected anesthetic events or reactions;
unexpected surgical events;
vitals & trends;
results of intra-op lab tests
What is specifically assessed in post-op assessment of neurological system?
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LOC/Glasgow coma scale;
orientation;
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Unreplaced fluids or blood loss
When does the post-op period begin?
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Immediately after surgery
What do you do if the patient's airway is obstructed by his tongue?
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Tilt head back
What is included in the PACU admission report?
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General info;
patient history;
intra-op management;
& intra-op course
List the phase 2 discharge criteria
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Hemodynamic stability;
pain & comfort management;
condition of surgical site & dressings/drainage tubes;
fluid/hydration status;
mobility status - can ambulate if not contraindicated;
emotional status;
patient safety needs;
significant other interactions
What non-pharmacological intervention can be done to reduce pain at the suture?
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, Apply ice pack for first 72 hours, then heat
What are possible post-op complications regarding temperature?
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Hypothermia/shivering & fever
What should be included in the PACU admission report under intra-op management &
course?
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anesthetic meds used;
other meds received;
blood loss;
fluid replacement;
urine output;
unexpected anesthetic events or reactions;
unexpected surgical events;
vitals & trends;
results of intra-op lab tests
What is specifically assessed in post-op assessment of neurological system?
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LOC/Glasgow coma scale;
orientation;
