Skills Checklist – PACU

Skills Checklist - PACU

  • RarelySome ExperienceProficientTrainer / PreceptorN/A
    CABG
    Aneurysm with graft replacement
    Vascular Surgery
    Cardiac Valve Replacement (MVR, AVR)
    Chest Tubes
    Cardiac Tamponade
    Endarterectomy
    Ventilator Management
    Open Heart Procedures
    Peripheral Vascular Bypasses
    Laminectomy
    Spinal Fusions
    Ventricular Peritoneal Shunt
    Ventriculostomy
    Cholecystectomy
    Colon Resection
    Colostomy/Ileostomy
    Esophagectomy
    Exploratory Laparotomy
    Gastrectomy
    Gastric Stapling
    Hernia Repair
    Vagotomy
    Whipple
    Hemorrhoidectomy
    AV Fistulas, Shunts & Dialysis Catheters
    Cystectomy
    Ileal Conduit
    Nephrectomy
    Prostatectomy
    Renal Transplant
    TURP/TURBP
    Amputations
    Open Reduction/Internal Fixation
    Total Joint Replacements/Arthroplasty
    Adrenalectomy
    Cleft Lip/Palate Repair
    Facial Fractures
    Sinus Surgery
    Thyroidectomy
    Transphenoidal Hypophysectomy
    Dilation & Curettage (D&C)
    Hysterectomy
    Mastectomy
    Oophorectomy
    Orchiectomy
    Salpingectomy
    TAH-BSO
    Cataract Extraction
    Wound Debridement
    Anaphylaxis
    Latex Allergies
  • RarelySome ExperienceProficientTrainer / PreceptorN/A
    Epidural
    Subdural
    Aneurysm Clipping
    Burr Holes
    Evacuation of Hematoma
  • RarelySome ExperienceProficientTrainer / PreceptorN/A
    Pain Management
    Sedatives
    H2 Receptor Antagonists
    Antiemetics
    Anticonvulsants (Dilantin, Phenobarbital)
    Inotropes/Vasoactive Drips
    Ca++ Channel Blockers (Cardizem)
    Nitroglycerine
    Nipride
    Amiodarone
    Lidocaine
    Heparin/Coumadin
    Diuretics
    Steriods (Decadron, Solumedrol)
    Epinephrine
    Reversal Agents
    Medication Administration/Monitoring
  • RarelySome ExperienceProficientTrainer / PreceptorN/A
    Interpretation of Arrhythmias
    Performing 12 lead EKGs
    Hemodynamic Monitoring
    Interpretation of Lab Values
    Airway Management
    a. Endotracheal Tube
    b. Tracheostomy
    Oxygen Therapy
    Obtaining ABG's
    Suctioning
    Wound Drains
    Bladder Irrigation
    Peripheral IV Insertion/Care
    PICC Care
    Blood/Blood Products
    Specimen Collection
  • RarelySome ExperienceProficientTrainer / PreceptorN/A
    Assess Breath Sounds
    Assess Heart Sounds
    Pain Assessment
    Interpretation of Lab Values.
    Circulation Checks
    Neurological Assessments
  • RarelySome ExperienceProficientTrainer / PreceptorN/A
    Cardiac Monitor
    Defibrillator
    Glucometer
    Infusion Pumps
    Pain Management.
  • RarelySome ExperienceProficientTrainer / PreceptorN/A
    Newborn (birth - 30 days)
    Infant (30 days - 1 year)
    Toddler (1 - 3 years)
    Preschooler (3 - 5 years)
    School Age (5 - 12 years)
    Adolescents (12 - 18 years)
    Young Adults (18 - 39 years)
    Middle Adults (39-64 years)
    Older Adults (64+ years)
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