title: Arrhythmias in the PACU. A review.
abstract: The patient emerging from anesthesia has been subjected to a myriad of predisposing causes of dysrhythmias. Adequate pain control; relief of anxiety; maintenance of proper ventilation and oxygenation; prompt treatment of hypothermia; accurate assessment of vital signs, electrolytes, hemoglobin, and hematocrit; observation for signs of hemorrhage; and continuous cardiac monitoring should be afforded every PACU patient. When dysrhythmias occur, prompt recognition, evaluation of possible causes, and appropriate interventions should be instituted.
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Tremblay
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Fischer
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Caouette
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Graves
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Labossiere
mesh_terms: D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011997:Recovery Room