DefinitionIntroductory
What are the three phases of postanaesthesia care as described in the chapter?
The three phases of postanaesthesia care are Phase I, Phase II, and Extended Observation. Phase I focuses on immediate postanaesthesia care with constant monitoring of life-sustaining needs. Phase II involves preparing the patient for transfer to an extended-care environment or home, while Extended Observation provides ongoing care for patients needing further observation or interventions.
Key points
- Phase I: Immediate postanaesthesia care with vigilant monitoring.
- Phase II: Patient is ambulatory and prepared for transfer to extended care or home.
- Extended Observation: Ongoing care for patients requiring further observation or interventions.
Source:Medical-Surgical Nursing in Canada by Sharon L. Lewis Shannon Ruff Dirksen Margaret M. Heitkemper Linda Bucher· Nursing Assessment Structures and Functions of the Hematological System· p. 1403–1414
Medical-Surgical Nursing in Canada by Sharon L. Lewis Shannon Ruff Dirksen Margaret M. Heitkemper Linda Bucher
Sharon L. Lewis & Shannon Ruff Dirksen & Margaret M. Heitkemper & Linda Bucher
FOURTH CANADIAN EDITION