postoperative patient safety

When the operative procedure is over, the patient is transported to the recovery room accompanied by the anesthesiologist and operating room nurse and is monitored as in the operating room.  Report is given to the recovery room nurses. As mentioned, in the recovery room the patient is continuously monitored.  Assessment is done for pain control and intravenous narcotics can be safely given for pain control.  The surgical site, or wound dressing,and drains are inspected for any excess bleeding. When the patient meets preset criteria by the andretti score, they may be discharged from the recovery room to the floor or day stay unit from which they will be discharged home.