What is considered normal CNS depression on Glasgows Coma Scale?
<13
Characteristics of type O blood.
Contains no antigens and both A & B antigens.
What is the Hand Off Report?
Used to exchange vital information between the OR nurse/anesthesiologist and the PACU nurse
List airway interventions.
Tilt head back, push angle of jaw forward; If this doesn’t fix the problem, may need an artificial airway; Suction PRN (oral or pharyngeal); assess risk of aspiration (nausea)
Severe reactions to blood products usually occur when?
Within the first 15 minutes or 50cc's.
Characteristics of type B blood.
Contains B antigens and A antibodies.
Concepts of Airway Assessment
Patient requires artificial airway or can maintain his/her own; Is the neck in proper alignment? Snoring and/or stridor indicates a non-patent airway; Use of accessory muscles indicates the patient is struggling to breathe
What is considered moderate CNS depression on Glasgows Coma Scale?
9-12
List respiratory failure/difficulty interventions.
May need support with oxygen; Keep aroused with normal tone of voice; May need to contact anesthesiologist or surgeon for reversal meds if resp 10 or below and does not respond to stimuli; Encourage to cough and deep breathe
