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1. Working Alone

   pacu72 replied to Whitesranch's topic in PACU

   This too happened where I worked. There was lots of turn over, but I and my patients are safer for it.

2. Phase 1 PACU used as pre-op

   pacu72 replied to chickhatz's topic in PACU

   Work in a 24 bay PACU. Phase II closes at 2100, so any cases going home or waiting to be started come into the PACU at 2030. Fresh OR cases are recovered and sent to their rooms or to ICU. All while answering the questions of the family members of wh...

3. New Joint Commission Regulations for PACU Medications

   pacu72 replied to nmred's topic in PACU

   Our unit has been getting prepared for Joint Commission the entire month of May the new rules are: 1)Give pain meds in order as marked #1, #2, etc. 2)Anesthesia Dr. can't sign the orders until pt is in the PACU-which means we are calling him to the b...

4. New Joint Commission Regulations for PACU Medications

   pacu72 replied to nmred's topic in PACU

   Oh yes. Joint commision has come and has stated that we are not allowed to "mix" medications such as antibiotics that my need a vented hood (Ancef). The new stuff coming is that I'm not allowed to calculate medications, therefore, for my pediatric ...

5. Which comes first: PACU or ICU?

   pacu72 replied to wannabecnl's topic in PACU

   I started in the PACU, wished i had more ICU experince for the hiring flexibility. I hope this helps.

6. Does your OR have to hold til theres a PACU bay??

   pacu72 replied to PACURN1818's topic in PACU

   Our OR's are required to call prior to coming to PACU. Plus we follow ASPAN standards. If there is not a bay available we will call them back as soon as one becomes clear. If there is not an RN available the CRNA can bring the pt out, but she remains...

7. North Carolina Roll Call

   pacu72 replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina

   Hi guys' I'm Kim....very new to the web. Live outside of Charlotte and have worked as a Pacu nurse alomost 15 years. Looking for someone who can handle aome of my "nursing stories" without grossing them out and feedback. (The little face are f...