THE SURGICAL PATIENT
Updated 7/25
PACU ( Post Anesthesia Care Unit)
Following surgical intervention, a patient is transferred
to an area known as PACU. . Upon arrival, a nurse will
reorient the patient to his surroundings and do an
assessment.
to an area known as PACU. . Upon arrival, a nurse will
reorient the patient to his surroundings and do an
assessment.
The nurse will also follow MD orders regarding:
- monitoring vital signs and oxygen saturation,
- administer pain medication, replace IV fluids,
- check dressings at surgical sites for bleeding
- check drainage tubes and carry out any other
Paralytic ileus is a postoperative complication.
It may occur in any post surgical patient. It is
caused by anesthetics.
Absent bowel sounds, abdominal pain and distention
are signs of an ileus. It is important to check for bowel
sounds in the postoperative period.
It may occur in any post surgical patient. It is
caused by anesthetics.
Absent bowel sounds, abdominal pain and distention
are signs of an ileus. It is important to check for bowel
sounds in the postoperative period.
Documentation is also important. If there are no bowel
sounds, MD should be notified for further orders.The
doctor orders tests such as X-Ray and CT scan to confirm
diagnosis. Insertion of a nasogastric tube is also ordered by MD .
sounds, MD should be notified for further orders.The
doctor orders tests such as X-Ray and CT scan to confirm
diagnosis. Insertion of a nasogastric tube is also ordered by MD .
DKA may lead to dehydration. Learn more : DKA
The trauma patient is at risk for dehydration.
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