PACU discharge criteria (Aldrete score, fast-track, PADSS)

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This guide outlines a structured approach to PACU discharge, emphasizing the importance of clinical endpoints and the distinction between Phase I and Phase II recovery. It advocates for the use of scoring systems like Aldrete, Fast-Track, and PADSS to ensure safe discharge, with a typical threshold score of 9. The document stresses the need for standardised decision-making to mitigate risks, including reassessing abnormal findings, documenting scores and observations, and escalating any...