I would be interested to know if your PACU follows a sleep apnea protocol. Sleep apnea is becoming a hot topic amongst our anesthetists, yet some of our more "seasoned" staff feel that this is all "unecessary".
Thanks so much for your time and assistance.
Kathy, RN
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- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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We are in the process of developing OSA specific protocols. Pts with suspect or Dx OSA require extended stay in PACU (4hr stay). If an episode of airway obstruction/compromise, they would stay for 8hrs total in PACU. After that point it would be decided if an ICU overnight stay (or overnight in PACU) is warrented, or if no further concerns of obstructive events, the pt could be transferred to the in-pt unit if all discharge criteria are met.
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