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Emergence Delirium in the PACU
Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, 1991This article has discussed the phenomena of postoperative delirium in the PACU. Common causes have been reviewed and treatment strategies have been presented. Postoperative delirium is a challenging patient care problem that can jeopardize postoperative recovery. The critical care nurse who is astute to the possible causes of postoperative delirium and
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CAMPing in the PACU: Using complementary and alternative medical practices in the PACU
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 2001This case study will show the effectiveness of various forms of holistic healing (Therapeutic Touch, Healing Touch, Reiki, and reflexology) when used during the perianesthesia period for reduction of stress and pain. Brief introductions of each of the forms of complementary medicine will be provided with correlation to the case study.
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PACU Education Standardization for PACU Protocols
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 2022Jaclyn Hughes +2 more
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Barriers to research use in the PACU
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 2004To advance the growth of perianesthesia research and promote research-guided patient care, PACU nurses must use research findings in practice. The purpose of this survey was to explore the perceived barriers to research use in a specific PACU setting so that strategies could be planned to improve research use. The greatest perceived barriers related to
Elizabeth, Lapierre +2 more
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Pediatric Pain Intervention in the PACU
Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, 1991The assessment and management of a child's pain in the postoperative period remain a challenge to the PACU nurse. Assessment of pain in children is often difficult; ongoing clinical research in this area continues to expand knowledge of how to improve children's communication of their pain to caregivers.
S M, Moyer, C J, Howe
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Sedation in PACU: The Role of Propofol
Current Drug Targets, 2005In critically ill patients, adequate sedation increases comfort, minimizes stress response and facilitates diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Propofol (2-, 6-diisopropylphenol) is an intravenous sedative-hypnotic agent popular for sedation in the Intensive Care Unit.
Germano, De Cosmo +3 more
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Implementing Capnography in the PACUÂ and Beyond
Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing, 2016The potential risk of adverse effects from hypoventilation due to intravenous and/or intrathecal narcotic administration was recognized. Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital and Clinics understood the limitations with the use of pulse oximetry and respiratory assessment in detecting adequate ventilation.
Lois, Oswald +2 more
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PACU Pause: Standardizing Anesthesia Handoff in the PACU
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 2023Team Leader: Mercedie Weber +5 more
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Analgesia in PACU: Intravenous Opioids
Current Drug Targets, 2005Critically ill patients, particularly those under mechanical ventilation, require analgo-sedation to control noxious stimuli and enhance comfort. Despite their harmful side effects, such as respiratory depression, physical dependence and difficult arousal, opioids are effective in providing a good level of analgesia and comfort.
Giorgio, Conti +4 more
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Licensed Practical Nurses in the PACU
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 2009Recommended staffing standards were developed by ASPAN to guide decisions for optimal outcomes and efficiency in a PACU. In the midst of a nursing shortage, providing optimal staffing can be challenging. Licensed practical nurses can be educated to meet evidence-based standards for optimal patient recovery.
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