A discharge protocol for the postanaesthetic recovery unit.
Despite guidelines from the Royal College of Anaesthetists, some hospitals still do not have a formal discharge policy. The author of this article works within an operating department in the dual role of anaesthetic and recovery sister and has a particular interest in discharge criteria for postanaesthetic recovery patients. She suggests that a discharge protocol, developed in a multidisciplinary setting, should be in place in the postanaesthetic recovery unit.
Maelor Hospital, North Wales.
Sharon
S
Swatton
D002985:Clinical Protocols / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D010351:Patient Discharge / Q000592:standards*; D018579:Patient Selection; D011997:Recovery Room / Q000592:standards*