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  1. 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. 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...
  3. Good orientation for a floor nurse new 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...
  4. Is PACU considered critical care?

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