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UNDERTAKE A DISCHARGE WITH ONE DENTAL PATIENT WHILST IN PACU2. This will…
UNDERTAKE A DISCHARGE WITH ONE DENTAL PATIENT WHILST IN PACU2. This will be completed by 07/04/2019
COMMUNICATION
Introductions
DOCUMENTATION
EWS
Progress notes
IBA-discharge
Cultural considerations
Clear and concise communication
Person-centred
Encourage patient and family participation in care and decision making
Develop rapport
REMOVAL OF IVC
Encourage breathing exercises to alleviate anxiety
Calm and confident approach
Provide reassurance
EQUIPMENT: gloves, cotton ball, tape/plaster
PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY
Close curtains
Cover patient with blanket
MONITOR (OBSERVATIONS)
OBJECTIVE DATA
Vital signs (BP, RR, HR, temp, SPO2, pain
Wound assessment
Swelling
Bleeding - medications (ibuprofen)
SUBJECTIVE DATA
Pain
Bleeding (How many gauzes are used and blood found in spit bowl - ooze)
INTERVENTIONS
Medication (paracetamol)
Iceblock
Sips of water
RECOGNISE DEVIATIONS
Decreased BP after operation (anaesthesia)
EDUCATION
Provide post-op dental discharge advice
Explain and go through dental booklet with patient and family
Breathing exercises
Empowerment
OBTAIN MEDICAL HISTORY AND FILES
STANDARD PRECAUTIONS
Hand hygiene
PPE (gloves)
CONSENT
Verbal
Implied
Written