Post Surgery Checklist
Post Surgery Checklist
General Items
- Confirm patient identity and procedure performed
- Verify consent form is signed and in chart
- Ensure all surgical instruments are accounted for
Immediate Post-Op Care
- Monitor vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, temperature)
- Assess consciousness level (alertness, responsiveness)
- Check surgical site for bleeding or drainage
- Administer prescribed pain medication
- Ensure IV fluids are running as ordered
- Encourage deep breathing exercises
- Assess and manage nausea and vomiting
Patient Comfort and Safety
- Position patient comfortably, consider head elevation
- Ensure call button is within reach
- Provide warm blankets if needed
- Check for any allergic reactions to medications
- Assist with personal hygiene as needed
Post-Operative Instructions
- Review discharge instructions with patient and caregiver
- Explain signs of complications to watch for (infection, excessive pain)
- Provide information on activity restrictions (lifting, driving)
- Discuss follow-up appointments and medication schedules
Documentation and Handover
- Document all vital signs and assessments
- Record medication administered and patient response
- Summarize care provided in handover to nursing staff
- Ensure all patient belongings are accounted for
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