DISCHARGE CRITERIA FOR SAME DAY TJA
DISCHARGE CRITERIA FOR SAME DAY TJA
- Phase I discharge criteria:
Stable airway and adequate ventilation
Hemodynamic stability at 30ยฐ incline
Evidence of resolving spinal block
Adequate pain control
Absence of nausea/vomiting
Normothermia
Alert and oriented
Surgical wound and dressing intact
Adequate volume status
- Phase II discharge criteria:
Adequate pain control
Hemodynamic stability
Surgical wound/dressing intact
Ability to void
Safe transportation from facility
Knowledge of discharge instructions
PT evaluation and clearance, including complete resolution of spinal block
Social Work to verify durable medical equipment/home health/home PT