I’ve been thinking about the best practices for post-operative monitoring in surgery. It’s fascinating how the time requirement can vary based on the type of procedure and the patient’s individual needs. I always try to keep a close eye for at least an hour in recovery, but I’m curious what others in the field are doing. What have your experiences been like?
But this drives me nuts sometimes! I’ve seen a good shift in recovery when we implement early mobility techniques, like short, assisted walks a day after surgery. Patients seem to respond well to being up and about. @jgrant2023, have you experimented with different pain relief options before moving them?
Monitoring for at least an hour post-op is a solid approach, especially to watch for complications. I’ve found that using a simple pain score can really help gauge how the patient is doing right after surgery. Have you tried anything like that, @cyoung22?