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PACU stands for: ANS -post-anesthesia care unit
The primary purpose of the PACU is: ANS -ongoing critical evaluation and stabilization of pt.
Upon admission, the pt must be: ANS -placed on/with EKG, pulse ox, BP cuff, and oxygen
When a pt arrives in PACU, the ___ gives report. ANS -CRNA/Anesth.
Phase 1: ANS -Intense monitoring, preparing pt for d/c or inpatient unit
Phase 2: ANS -Preparing pt for Phase III, home, or rehab facility
Phase 3: ANS -Preparing pt for self care, observation, rehab
Fast tracking: ANS -Pt admitted to PACU after local or regional anesthesia
Intraoperative management while giving admission report: ANS -what anesthesia was used, meds given,
EBL, fluid replacement totals, urine output
Intraoperative course while giving admission report: ANS -unexpected anesthetic events/reactions, VS,
monitoring trends, lab results
PACU assessment priority: ANS -Adequacy of airway (rate, rhythm, accessory muscles, breath sounds,
O2 sat)
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