Clinical pathway for early postoperative care
Clinical pathway for early postoperative care
Clinical pathway for early postoperative care
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• Check the initial hemodynamic readings (HR, BP,cardiac output and index, CVP, PCWP) anddetermine what vasoactive infusions the patientis on and at what rates.• Check the patient's heart rhythm. Verifypacemaker settings if the patient is connected toone.• Check the chest and mediastinal drainage sumpsto ensure they are patent and that the patient isnot bleeding excessively.