Post-Operative Management and Nursing Care Using The Nursing Process Part 1

2. PATIENT MANAGEMENT IN THE RECOVERY ROOM

  1. There must be an Anesthetist / MO in the RR.
  2. Every patient must be extubated in the OR before being transported to RR unless indicated.
  3. Every post-op patient must be accompanied by an Anesthetist and R/N from the OR and passed over to the RR staff.
    • type of anesthesia/surgery;
    • complications encountered
    • Intraoperatively and expected post-op problems
  4. Patient care:
    • Oxygen therapy via mask; BP, Pulse, and Oxymetry monitoring
    • State of consciousness, color and respiration (chest movements)
    • Airway support for unconscious patients
    • Care of pressure areas (patient usually in supine with head end raised)
    • Proper placement of limbs
    • Observations of wounds, dressing and drains
  5. In case of doubt or urgent need, immediately call for help.