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INTRODUCTION
The post operative
period begins from
the time the
patient leaves the
operating room
and ends with the
follow up visit by
the surgeon.
The post operative
care is provided by
-
PACU
SICU
PURPOSES
To enable a successful and faster
recovery of the patient post
operatively.
To reduce post operative mortality
rate.
To reduce the length of hospital stay
of the patient.
To provide quality care service.
To reduce hospital and patient cost
during post operative period.
POST OPERATIVE CARE
UNIT
Patients still under anesthesia or
recovering from anesthesia are
placed in the unit for observation by
highly skilled nurses,anesthetist and
surgeon.
PACU should be sound proof, painted
in soft colour, isolated and these
features will help the patient to
reduce anxiety and promote comfort.
PHASES OF POST OP UNIT
Two phases-
Phase I
Phase II
Phase I
It is the immediate recovery phase
• and requires intensive nursing care to detect
By proper positioning
of patient’s head.
By clearing airway.
Oxygen therapy.
Pharyngeal obstruction
can occur when the
patient lies on the
back as there are
chances for tongue to
fall back.
MaintainingIV Stability