Post Op vitals frequency

[JThieman]

I am a CNS in the NICU and am trying to create a policy that specifies how frequently we should be assessing our post-op patients. Most of us currently assess Q15min x4, Q30min x 4, Q1hr x 4 and then Q2hr x4. Is this similar to what you all do? Should we be doing more or less?

[KKEGS, MSN, RN]

We grab a set of vitals ASAP so we can report off to the surgical transport team before they leave the unit and then we do them exactly as you have it listed.

[jennylee321]

That sounds good, obviously this also surgery specific. You will need more vitals on a pda ligation than a hernia repair.

[itsybitsy]

Q15m x 4

Q30m x 2

Q1H x 4

Q2H x 6

Is what we do.