Elective Surgery Programme Implementation Support Guide
Elective Surgery Programme Implementation Support Guide
Elective Surgery Programme Implementation Support Guide
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APPENDIX 6 - Sample Post Anaesthesia Discharge Scoring System<br />
Vital Signs:<br />
Must be stable and<br />
consistent with age<br />
and pre-operative<br />
baseline<br />
Activity:<br />
Must be able to<br />
ambulate at pre-op<br />
level<br />
Nausea &<br />
Vomiting<br />
Should have<br />
minimal nausea &<br />
vomiting<br />
Pain<br />
Minimal or no pain<br />
Surgical Bleeding<br />
Should be<br />
consistent with<br />
expected blood<br />
loss for the<br />
procedure<br />
2. B/P and pulse<br />
within 20% of<br />
pre-operative<br />
baseline<br />
2. Steady gait, no<br />
dizziness<br />
1. B/P and pulse<br />
within 20-40% of<br />
pre-operative<br />
baseline.<br />
1. Requires<br />
assistance<br />
0. B/P and pulse<br />
within >40% of<br />
pre-operative<br />
baseline<br />
0. Unable to<br />
ambulate<br />
2. Minimal 1. Moderate 0. Severe<br />
2. - Level of pain<br />
should be<br />
acceptable to<br />
patient<br />
-Controlled by<br />
oral meds<br />
-Consistent with<br />
anticipated post<br />
op comfort<br />
2. Minimal (does<br />
not require<br />
dressing change)<br />
1. Moderate<br />
(up to 2 dressing<br />
changes required)<br />
0.<br />
Level of pain not<br />
acceptable<br />
>3 on pain score<br />
scale<br />
0. Severe more<br />
than 3 dressings<br />
required<br />
Patients must score 9 or >9 to be fit for discharge. If
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