Effects of Intraoperative Precedex in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

Precedex is a common sedative used for procedural sedation and as an adjunct in general anesthesia. This project uses a retrospective chart review to determine if intraoperative Precedex boluses increase the length of stay in the postoperative anesthesia care unit (PACU). This project focuses on pediatric patients, 2-12 years old, undergoing tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy surgery. Indiana University Arnett Hospital and its associated ambulatory surgery center (ASC) are the sole facilities of this project implementation. Neuman’s Systems Model Theory guides the framework for this project determining patient stressors and appropriate interventions.

Creator

• Stephens, Katelyn M.

Language

• English

关键词

• length of stay
• general anesthesia
• Precedex
• postoperative anesthesia care unit (PACU)
• procedural sedation

Date created

• 2022

Resource type

• Research Paper

Rights statement

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