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Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Skills Checklist

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Last Four Digits of SSN Date: 05/22/2013
   
  1. Please mark your level of experience
  2. 1. No theory and/or experience
  3. 2. Limited experience/need supervision and/or support
  4. 3. Experienced/minimal support needed to perform
  5. 4. Proficient/can perform independently

CARDIOVASCULAR
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Assessment
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Abnormal Heart Sounds/Murmurs
Auscultation Rate/Rhythm
Pulses/Circulation Checks

Interpretation of Lab Results
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Cardiac Enzymes & Troponin
Coagulation Studies

Equipment & Procedures
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Arrhythmia Interpretation
12 Lead Interpretation
Hemodynamic Monitoring (PAP, PCW, CVP, SVR, PVR, CO, CI)
SVO2 Monitoring
Femoral Artery Sheath/Device Removal
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
Pacemaker-Permanent & Temporary
Pacemaker-Transcutaneous
Pacemaker-Transthoracic (Epicardial)
Ventricular Assist Device

Assist With
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A-Line Insertion/Removal
PA Catheter/SG Insertion/Removal
Open Chest Emergency
Pericardiocentesis
Transesophageal Echocardiogram
Cardioversion

Care of the Post Surgical Patient with
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AAA Repair
Acute Coronary Syndrome
AICD Insertion
Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiogenic Shock
CVA
CHF
Heart Transplant
Immediate Post-Op Open Heart

Medications
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Antiarrhythmics (Amiodarone, Lidocaine, Procainamide)
Argatroban
Atropine
Beta Blockers (Metoprolol, Atenolol, Labetalol)
Bicarbonate
Calcium Channel Blockers (Cardizem, Procardia)
Digoxin
Dobutamine
Dopamine
Epinephrine
Heparin/Coumadin
Integrilin, Aggrastat
Magnesium
Nitroprusside (Nipride)
Nitroglycerin (Tridil)
Thrombolytics (TPA)
Vasopressin

PULMONARY
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Assessment
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4
Breath Sounds, Rate & Work of Breathing
ABG Interpretation

Airway Management
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Ambu Bag & Mask
Endotracheal Tube Suctioning
Face Mask/Nasal Cannula
Intubation
Extubation
Nasal/Oral Airway

Ventilator Mfanagement
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Modes of Ventilation: AC, PC, SIMV, CPAP
PEEP
Weaning

Identification & Intervention of Respiratory Complications
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Aspiration
Laryngospasm
Pneumothorax/Hemothorax
Tension Pneumothorax
Chest/Pulmonary Trauma
COPD
Fresh Tracheostomy
Lung Transplant
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Status Asthmaticus
Thoracotomy/Lobectomy/Pneumonectomy

Medications
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Atrovent
Corticosteroids
Ventolin (Albuterol)
Glasgow Coma Scale
Neuro Assessment
Pathologic Reflexes

NEUROLOGICAL
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Equipment & Procedures
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Assist with Lumbar Puncture
Hypo/Hyperthermia Blanket
Seizure Precautions
Spinal Precautions

Care of the Post Surgical Patient with
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Carotid Endarterectomy
Closed Head Injury
Coma
CVA
ICP Monitoring
Post Craniotomy
Spinal Cord Injury
Anterior/Posterior Spinal Fusion
Ventriculostomy

Medications
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Epidural Administration
Ativan
Barbiturate Coma- Titration to Maintain
Dilantin (Phenytoin)
Haldol (Haloperidol)
Morphine
Narcotic Analgesics (Fentanyl)
Nimbex (Cisatracurium)
Succinylcholine

GASTROINTESTINAL
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Assessment
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4
Abdominal/Bowel Sounds

Interpretation of Lab Results
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4
Serum Ammonia/Amylase/LFTs

Equipment & Procedures
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Tube Feedings
Balloon Tamponade
Lavage

Management of

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G Tube/J Tube
T Tube
TPN/Lipid Administration

Care of the Patient With
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Major Trauma
Bowel Obstruction
Colostomy/Ileostomy
ERCP
Esophageal/GI Bleeding
GI Surgery
Liver Transplant

Medications
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Aquamephyton (Vitamin K)
Inderal (Propanolol)
Kayexalate
Lactulose (Cephulac)
Pitressin (Vasopressin)

RENAL/GENITOURINARY
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Assessment
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AV Fistula/Shunt
Fluid Status

Interpretation of Lab Results
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BUN/Creatinine/Electrolytes

Equipment & Procedures
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Bladder Irrigation
Insertion/Care of Bladder Catheter
3 Way Catheter
Suprapubic Catheter

Care of the Patient With
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Acute Renal Failure
Hemodialysis
Nephrectomy
Peritoneal Dialysis
Post-Renal Surgery
Renal Rejection
Renal Transplant
TURP
Urinary Diversion

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