Joanna Pompei Suhanovsky
Joanna Pompei Suhanovsky is a frequent contributor to RN Journal with 1 articles published to date.
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Young and Healthy in the PACU
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Some patients in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) are young and or very healthy. These qualities sometimes give the impression that there will not be complications from surgery or anesthesia. This is not always the case. These patients may be overlooked for experiencing complications because they are healthy. I have seen a number of patients who have no health problems experience side effects from anesthesia and surgery.
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