What is the criteria for discharge from the PACU?

Clients must have a score of “9” to be discharged from PACU unless otherwise approved by the Anesthesiologist.

Who has the responsibility of discharging the patient from PACU?

A PHYSICIAN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISCHARGE OF THE PATIENT FROM THE POSTANESTHESIA CARE UNIT. 1. When discharge criteria are used, they must be approved by the Department of Anesthesiology and the medical staff.

What is Phase 2 in PACU?

Definition. The PACU is traditionally divided into phases 1 and 2. Phase 1 has monitoring and staffing ratios equivalent to the ICU. Phase 2 is a transitional period between intensive observation and either the surgical ward or home.

What are the criteria for discharging a patient from the recovery room?

Discharge criteria guidelines

  • Consciousness level. Patients should respond to verbal stimulation, be able to answer questions appropriately and to be oriented to their surroundings.
  • Respiration.
  • Circulation.
  • Pain control.
  • Nausea and vomiting.
  • Fluid balance.
  • Heat conservation.
  • Wound site, drains and dressings.

What is clinical discharge criteria?

Discharge criteria: Adequate fluid balance maintained, at the time of assessment. Normal or baseline mental status during the previous 16 hours. Stable vital signs during the previous 16 hours.

What score is needed for Aldrete discharge?

How to calculate the Aldrete score? Patients with score 9 to 10 can be safely discharged from the PACU. Aldrete score of 8 and lower indicates the need for continuous close observation.

What are 3 priority assessments of the PACU nurse?

The PACU nurse performs an immediate assessment of the patient’s airway, respiratory, and circulatory status, then focuses on a more thorough assessment.

What is phase one recovery?

Phase I emphasizes ensuring the patient’s full recovery from anesthesia and return of vital signs to near baseline. Phase II recovery focuses on preparing patients for hospital discharge, including education regarding the surgeon’s postoperative instructions and any prescribed discharge medications.

What do you think is the most important criteria to be met prior to discharge?

Before discharge it must be established that the patient can maintain his or her own airway and can cough and breathe deeply. The patient should have a respiratory rate of 10-20 breaths per minute (in adults), with no increased work in breathing.

How many steps discharge planning?

10 steps
The 10 steps of discharge planning Ready to Go – No Delays, one of the High Impact Actions (NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement, 2009), offers a 10-step process for planning the discharge or transfer of patients.