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