Assessment of Adherence to Functional, Structural, and Equipment Standards in Post-Anesthesia Care Units at Educational Medical Centers of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences in the Year 2023

Sorkhkolaee, Hodeise Asadpour; Rostami, Mahsa Mokarrami; Pahnabi, Ali

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Volume 12, Issue 3 (10-2023)

Int J Med Invest 2023, 12(3): 197-207

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Assessment of Adherence to Functional, Structural, and Equipment Standards in Post-Anesthesia Care Units at Educational Medical Centers of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences in the Year 2023

Hodeise Asadpour Sorkhkolaee

, Mahsa Mokarrami Rostami

, Ali Pahnabi ^*

Surgical technologist, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran

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Background: The post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) is an integral component adjacent to the operating room, designed to cater to patients in the process of recovery from the effects of anesthesia and surgery. Patients transferred to this unit are exposed to potential risks and non-negligible complications, necessitating meticulous evaluation and adherence to standardized protocols. Therefore, the aim of this study is to determine the status of adherence to standards within PACUs at educational medical centers affiliated with Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences.
Method: The present study adopts a descriptive-analytical cross-sectional design and was conducted through a census approach within the post-anesthesia care units of educational medical centers affiliated with Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences. Data collection tools encompassed a standardized checklist developed across three dimensions: performance, structural, and equipment standards.
Results: The findings of this study revealed that among the five post-anesthesia care units examined at the educational medical centers affiliated with Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, two units met the standard criteria in the equipment dimension, one unit was closely approaching the standard, and two units deviated significantly from the standard. In terms of structural aspects, three units adhered to the standard, while two units diverged substantially. Notably, all units met the standard requirements in the performance dimension. The study did not ascertain any statistically significant relationships between age, marital status, work experience, and performance dimension. However, gender and educational background demonstrated a meaningful association with the performance dimension.
Conclusion: The structural condition of the post-anesthesia care units within the studied medical centers necessitates revisitation in light of the evolving standards. Additionally, there is an imperative to incorporate advanced and modern equipment to elevate the quality of care provided to patients.

Keywords: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Recovery, Standards.

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Sorkhkolaee H A, Rostami M M, Pahnabi A. Assessment of Adherence to Functional, Structural, and Equipment Standards in Post-Anesthesia Care Units at Educational Medical Centers of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences in the Year 2023. Int J Med Invest 2023; 12 (3) :197-207
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