AIRWAY MANAGEMENT OF THE PACU PATIENT

When a patient arrives in PACU, airway management
should not be ignored. Conditions such as hypoxia may result. 

Patients who have a prior history of respiratory problems, may
not be extubated following surgery. They may require ventilatory
support. An ABG may be ordered by the doctor, to evaluate any
hypoxia.

See the above image for more helpful information.

Scenario: The patient above, was in respiratory distress
and placed  on mechanical ventilation. It is difficult
for the patient on a ventilator to describe pain. Knowing
how to assess is very important.

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Mechanical ventilation

Learn more about : ARDS, DVT and PE

Scenario: Nick was admitted to the hospital with a history
of lung cancer. He calls the nurse with complaints of a sudden
onset of shortness of breath and sharp chest pain.This topic
continues : Here