Recovery Discharge readiness

Question 1

STAMPED for discharge

Answer 1

• S  stable
• T  tell
• A  airway
• M  muscle
• P  pain
• E  ensure
• D  discharge

Question 2

May need Trendelenburg why?

Answer 2

To incr venous return

Question 3

modified Aldrete Recovery Score:

Answer 3

• Ideally the patient is discharged when the score is 10  but 9 is acceptable
• Respiration: able to take deep breaths on own = 2
• O2 sats maintains >92% on RA = 2
• LOC fully awake = 2
• Circulation BP +/-20mmHg pre op= 2
• Activity Able to move 4 extremities voluntarily on command = 2

Question 4

Postoperative monitoring of vitals

Answer 4

o Half-hourly for 2 hours
o Hourly for a further 4 hours
o Two-hourly for a further 6 hours
o Four-hourly for a further 12 hours
=24hrs