We are researching the frequency of post operative vital signs after the patient leaves the recovery room to update our policy and I am having great difficulty finding any information on this topic in regard to what other institutions routines are. We are researching the frequency of post operative vital signs after the patient leaves the recovery room to update our policy and I am having great difficulty finding any information on this topic in regard to what other institutions routines are. Vital signs of class 1 surgical patients.
Monitoring routines at Danish anesthesia departments.
As the patient's condition stabilises the interval between observations is extended, until a point is reached where the patient is considered to have recovered sufficiently from the immediate effects of the anaesthetic and surgical procedure to return to the ward. Generally on return to the surgical ward a baseline set of objective recordings is taken. There are several approaches which might be considered with the general aim being to maintain the patient's safety and achieve a smooth transition from a state of high dependency towards independence. List criteria that must be met before the frequency of the recordings can be changed. Whatever policy is adopted monitor its progress and modify practice in the light of the findings.