Postanesthetic discharge scoring system |
Vital signs |
2 = BP + pulse within 20% preop baseline 1 = BP + pulse within 20-40% preop baseline 0 = BP + pulse >40% preop baseline |
Activity |
2 = Steady gait, no dizziness, or meets preop level 1 = Requires assistance 0 = Unable to ambulate |
Nausea and vomiting |
2 = Minimal/treated with PO medication 1 = Moderate/treated with parenteral medication 0 = Severe/continues despite treatment |
Pain |
Controlled with oral analgesics and acceptable to patient: 2 = Yes 1 = No |
Surgical bleeding |
2 = Minimal/no dressing changes 1 = Moderate/up to two dressing changes required 0 = Severe/more than three dressing changes required |
Score ≥9 for discharge |
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