True about modified Post Anaesthesia Discharge Scoring System (PADSS) is all except

A. In modified PADSS the parameter vital sign should always have a score 2

B. Maximum score is 10 and 8 or more is required for discharge

C. There are six parameters to be seen

D. Apa from vital signs other parameter should have a score 1

Correct Answer: Maximum score is 10 and 8 or more is required for discharge

Description: Six parameters of PADSS* Vital signs* Surgical bleeding* Voiding* Postoperative nausea/ vomiting* Pain* Ambulation Each criterion is given a score ranging from 0 to 2 Maximum score is 12 If 9 or more - we discharge the patient Modified PADSS Vital signs criteria must never score lower than 2 None of the other five criteria must ever be = 0, even if the total score reaches 9. If score>9 but vital sign is zero cannot discharge the patient

Category: Anaesthesia

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