oppvåkningsavdelingen
Oppvåkningsavdelingen, often referred to as the recovery room or PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) in English, is a specialized ward within a hospital that provides intensive care for patients immediately following surgical procedures or other medical interventions requiring anesthesia. The primary function of the oppvåkningsavdelingen is to monitor patients closely as they emerge from anesthesia, ensuring their vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and oxygen saturation are stable.
Nurses and medical staff in the oppvåkningsavdelingen are highly trained in managing pain, nausea, and other
Patients remain in the oppvåkningsavdelingen until they have stabilized sufficiently and their pain and other symptoms