Arrhythmias in the PACU. A review.
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.
Tremblay
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Fischer
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Caouette
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Graves
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Labossiere
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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