Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Skills Checklist

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Equipment Used - O2 Setups Not Performed Minimal Experience Proficient
Cannulas
Face Tents
Masks Not Performed Minimal Experience Proficient
Venti
Non-Re-Breather
Aerosol
Suction Setups Not Performed Minimal Experience Proficient
Continuous
Intermittent
Pulmonary System Not Performed Minimal Experience Proficient
Osculate Lung Sounds
Assist with Arterial Line
Interpret ABG Results
Care of Patient with: Not Performed Minimal Experience Proficient
ETT
NTT
Tracheostomy
Suctioning Not Performed Minimal Experience Proficient
Oral
Nasal
Tracheal
Care of Patient with: Not Performed Minimal Experience Proficient
Chest Tubes
Ventilator
Chest PT
Ambu Bag
Neurological System Not Performed Minimal Experience Proficient
Assess Level of Consciousness
Seizure Precautions
Intracranial Pressure Monitoring
Administration of Anticonvulsant Meds
Administration of Steroids
Care of Post-Op Craniotomy
Cardiac System Not Performed Minimal Experience Proficient
Cardiac Monitors
Arrhythmia Analysis
Defibrillation/Cardioversion
Swan Ganz/Pulmonary Artery Catheter
Care of Patient with Pacemaker
Automatic Blood Pressure Cuff
Vascular System Not Performed Minimal Experience Proficient
Start IV's
Assist with Central Line Insertion
Maintanence of Central Line
Draw Blood from Central Line
Auto Infusion Pumps
administration of Blood/Blood Products
Interpret Serum Lab Values
Care of Post-Op Vascular Patient
Care of Hypovolemic Patient
Care of Post-Op Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Patient
Aneurysm Patient
Use of Doppler Not Performed Minimal Experience Proficient
Assess Extremities for Color, Temp., Sensory
Location of Peripheral Pulses
Genitourinary System Not Performed Minimal Experience Proficient
Foley Catheter Insertion
GU Irrigation
TURP
Nephrostomy/Suprapubic Tubes
Electrolyte Imbalance/Replacement
Renal Transplant
Gastrointestinal System Not Performed Minimal Experience Proficient
N/G Tube Insertion
Gastrostomy/Jejunostomy
Enterostomy Care
Liver Transplant
Orthopedic System Not Performed Minimal Experience Proficient
Cast Care
Skeletal Traction
Continuous Passive Motion (CPM)
Circulation Assessment
Care of Post-Op Total Joint Replacement
Airway Maintenance Not Performed Minimal Experience Proficient
Chin Lift
Jaw Thrust
Insertion of Oral Airway
Insertion of Nasal Airway
Removal of Nasal or Oral Airway
Use of Pulse Oximeter
Assist with Intubation
Assist with Extubation
Pain Management Not Performed Minimal Experience Proficient
Assess Epidural Anesthesia Level
Assess spinal Anesthesia Level
Use of PCA Pump
Use of Pyxis
Administration of IV Sedation Not Performed Minimal Experience Proficient
Morphine
Meperidine
Fentanyl
Assist with Epidural Catheter Insertion
Miscellaneous Not Performed Minimal Experience Proficient
Care of Patient with Malignant Hyperthermia
Care of Patient with Latex Allergy
Care of Patient with HIV-AIDS
Use of Anti-Emetic Drugs
Use of Reversal Drugs
Care of Hypothermic Patient
Use of Warming Blankets
Post-Op Multiple Trauma
Age of Patients Cared for: Not Performed Minimal Experience Proficient
Infants and Toddlers - Ages 0-3 Years
Young Children - Ages 4-6 Years
Older Children - Ages 7-12 Years
Adolescents Ages 13-20 Years
Young Adults - Ages 21-39 Years
Middle Adults - Ages 40-64 Years
Older Adults - Ages 65-79 Years
Adults - Ages 80 Years +

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