Understanding physiological principles and monitoring of airway management is essential for providing appropriate care for patients emerging from anaesthesia in the PACU.
May inform PACU airway training; leaves open effects on patient outcomes.
Some patients recovered in the post anaesthetic care unit (PACU) will require airway management and close monitoring to prevent any post operative complications. Ineffective airway management will lead rapidly to hypoxaemia, and will ultimately compromise patient care. This article discusses physiological principles and monitoring of airway management in the PACU, an understanding of which is essential when providing appropriate care for patients emerging from anaesthesia.
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