Introducing change to the post-anaesthetic care unit
Lynda Smith Lecturer/Practice Development Adviser, Royal Hospital, Chesterfield
Chris Bassett Practice Development Adviser, Royal Hospital, Chesterfield
Parental presence in the post-operative care unit (PACU) is an under-reported and under-researched area of paediatric care. This article explores the importance and value of parents being present with their child post-operatively. It reports on the audit findings following a practice development project which encouraged parents to be with their child in the PACU.
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doi: 10.7748/ns1996.11.11.9.36.c2481
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