DISCHARGE CRITERIA FOR SAME DAY TJA

• Phase I discharge criteria:

  • • Stable airway and adequate ventilation

    • Hemodynamic stability at 30° 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