Skills Checklist - PACU

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Equipment Used
 EPLN
Cannulas Set Up
Fact Tent Set-ups
Venti Masks
Non-Rebreather
Aerosol Masks
Continuous Suction Set-ups
Intermittent Suction Set-ups
Cannister Suction Set-ups

Airway Maintenance
 EPLN
Chin Lift
Jaw Thrust
Insertion of Nasal or Oral Airway
Removal of Nasal or Oral Airway
Use of Pulse Oximeter
Assist with Intubation
Assist with Exubation

Pulmonary System (cont.)
 EPLN
Tracheal Suctioning
Assist with Arterial Line Insertion
Arterial Line D/C
Draw Blood form Arterial Line
Interpret ABG Results

Cardiac System
 EPLN
Cardiac monitors
Arrhythmia Analysis
Defibrillation /Cardioversion
Cardiac Arrest/CPR

Care of Patient With:
 EPLN
Aneurysm
Acute MI/Unstable Angina
CHF
Cardiogenic/Hypovolemic Shock
PTCA

Care of Patients With (2):
 EPLN
ETT
NTT
ARDS
COPD
Inhalation Injuries
Pneumonia
Pre/Post Thoracic Surgery
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Edema

Use and Administration Of:
 EPLN
Alupent
Aminophylline
Bronkosol
Steroids
Tracheostomy
Chest Tubes
Ventilator
Ambu Bag

Pulmonary System
 EPLN
Auscultate Lung Sounds
Ambuing Techniques
Pulse Oximetry
Use of IPPB
Use of Pressure Support
Oral Suctioning
Nasal Suctioning
Use and Administration Of:
Swan/Ganz/Pulmonary
Artery Catheter
Automatic Blood Pressure Cuff
Pacemaker - External
Pacemaker - Temporary
Peripheral Pulses
Pacemaker -
A-Line Transducer Set-up
Interpretation of 12 Lead EKG
Sheath Removal- Femoral

Vascular System (cont.)
 EPLN
Interpret Serum Lab Values
Use of DopplertoAssessExtremities for Color, Temp, Sensory

Use of Doppler Location of
 EPLN
Permanent Peripheral Pulses
D/C TPN/Hyperalimentation
PCI
Gastrointestinal System
N/G Tubes
Gastronomy/Jejunostomy
Enterostomy Care

Care of Patient With (3):
 EPLN
Aneurysm
Acute MI/Unstable Angina
CHF Liver Transplant
Cardiogenic/Hypovolemic Shock
Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery
PTCA

Care of Patients with (4):
 EPLN
Care of Post-Op Vascular Patient
Care of Hypovolemic Patient
Care of Post-Op Abdominal
Aneurysm Patient
Bowel Obstruction
E R C P
Esophageal Bleeding
GI Bleed
Heart Transplant
Liver Transplant
Lung Transplant
Pancreatitis
Paralytic Ileus
Whipple Procedure

Use and Administration Of (2)
 EPLN
Aortic
Atropine
Bretylol
Bumex
Digoxin
Dopamine
Dobutrex
Inderal
Isuprel
Lidocaine
Neo-Synephrine/Nipride
NTG
Pronestyl
Titrate Morphine
Verapamil
Thrombolytic
Pressure Monitoring
Preparation/Titration of Emergency Drugs

Neurological System
 EPLN
Assess Level of Consciousness
Seizure Precautions
Agents Intracranial
Admin. of Anticonvulsant Meds
Administration of Steroids
Care of Post-Op Craniotomy

Genitourinary System
 EPLN
Cutdown Foley Catheter Insertion
Insertion GU Irrigation
Turpv
Nephrostomy/Suprapubic Tubes
Electrolyte Imbalance/Replacement
Renal Transplant

Vascular System
 EPLN
Start Ivs
Assist with IV
Assist with Central Line
Maintenance of Central Line
Maintenance Heparin Drip
Heparin Lock
Auto Infusion Pumps
Administration of Blood / Blood Products

Care of Patient With (5):
 EPLN
Nephrectomy
Renal Transplant
Renal Failure
Renal Trauma
Shunts and Fistulas
T U R P

Orthopedic System
 EPLN
Cast Care
Skeletal Traction
Continuous Passive Motion
Circulation Assessment
Care of Post-Op Total
Joint Replacement

Cardiac Monitors
 EPLN
Lifecare
Marquette
Mennen
Nihon Koder
Siemens
Spacelab

Ventilators
 EPLN
Bear I
Bear II
Bear V
Bennett 7200
CPAP
Emerson
Engstrom/Eraical
EMV
Pre-Set
Minihan
Servo900b
Servo900c
Servo900e
PEEP
MA-I
MAII
Siemens (ventilator)
Ohio 560

Pain Management
 EPLN
Administration of IV Sedation
Assist with Epidural Catheter Insertion
Assess Epidural Anesthesia Level
Use of PCA Pump
Use of Pyxis Pressure

Miscellaneous Care of Patient with:
 EPLN
Malignant Hyperthermia
Latex Allergy
HIV/Aids
Hypothermia
Use of Anti-Emetic Drugs
Use of Reversal Drugs
Use of Warming Blankets
Use of Warming Lights
Use of BAIR Huggers
Post-Op Multiple Trauma
Accu-Check
Chemotherapy
Diabetic Teaching
Hyperbaric Oxygenation
Isolation Techniques
Oncology


 

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