Table 4: Post Anesthetic Discharge Scoring System (PADS).
Vital Signs | 2 = within 20% of preoperative value 1 = 20%-40% of preoperative value 0 = > 40% preoperative value |
Activity and mental status | 2 = Oriented × 3 AND has a steady gait 1 = Oriented × 3 OR has a steady gait 0 = Neither |
Pain, nausea and/or vomiting | 2 = Minimal 1 = Moderate, having required treatment 0 = Severe, requiring treatment |
Surgical bleeding | 2 = Minimal 1 = Moderate 0 = Severe |
Intake and output | 2 = has had PO fluids AND voided 1 = has had PO fluids OR voided 0 = Neither |
*Total PADS score is 10; Score ≥ 9 considered fit for discharge;**PO = oral administration.