Cschroy1

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1. Mixing Pre-ops and post-ops together in PACU

   Cschroy1 posted a topic in PACU

   How do you all feel about mixing pre-ops and post-ops in PACU? Is there an ASPAN standard for this? I looked in the 2008-10 book and couldn't find it. I work in a tiny 5-bed PACU and we have...

2. Good orientation for a floor nurse new in PACU?

   Cschroy1 replied to wanna learn's topic in PACU

   I would def recommend some type of critical care classes. Working on the floor has probably given you excellent time managment skills. In the PACU, you will most likely ever have 2 pt's max- so that...

3. Is PACU considered critical care?

   Cschroy1 replied to lsvalliant's topic in PACU

   I did find this statement by ASPAN that I thought may be helpful as well on answering your question: "Phase I PACUs are by their nature critical care units, and as such staff should meet the...

4. Curious... Why would an ICU pt go to PACU?

   Cschroy1 replied to Cschroy1's topic in PACU

   Thanks guys for resonding! I enjoyed reading your comments. To clarify for Southern Fried RN: 1) I def think PACU nurses are competent. I would say that it depends on the individual nurse! I've worked...

5. Curious... Why would an ICU pt go to PACU?

   Cschroy1 posted a topic in PACU

   Why would an ICU pt go to PACU? Unless obviously there is no bed/staff and PACU is holding until a bed/nurse opens. But what if there IS a bed? My question is why would an intubated, sedated ICU pt...