Journal of perianesthesia nursing : official journal of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Feb 2019
ReviewLiterature Review: Assessment of Opioid-related Sedation and the Pasero Opioid Sedation Scale.
To examine sedation scales and monitoring practices, specifically evaluating utilization of the Pasero Opioid Sedation Scale (POSS) in the clinical setting. ⋯ The POSS is an effective tool to assess sedation and increase confidence among nurses.
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Feb 2019
The Effect of a Parental Visitation Program on Emergence Delirium Among Postoperative Children in the PACU.
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of parental presence on the incidence of emergence delirium (ED) of children in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). ⋯ Parental visitation programs could be effective on the degree of ED in children in the PACU setting. This result may contribute to the establishment of PACU visitation program policy in South Korea.
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Feb 2019
Implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in a Community Hospital: An Evidence-Based Approach.
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is an evidence-based practice protocol that has been shown to reduce cost, decrease length of stay (LOS), and improve surgical outcomes. ⋯ The ERAS order set continues to be modified based on the evidence and feedback from anesthesia and registered nurses. Monthly reports ensure consistency.