Post-Anesthesia Discharge Scoring System (PADS)

Vital Signs

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Vital Signs

Within 20% of preoperative value

Fluctuates 20% to 40% of preoperative value

Fluctuates more than 40% of preoperative value

Activity Status

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Activity Status

Steady gait without dizziness, or at preoperative level

Needs assistance to walk

Unable to walk

Nausea and Vomiting

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Nausea and Vomiting

Mild: No treatment needed

Moderate: Effective with medication

Severe: Ineffective treatment

Pain

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Pain

VAS 0-3, mild or no pain before discharge

VAS 4-6, moderate pain

VAS 7-10, severe pain

Surgical Site Bleeding

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Surgical Site Bleeding

Mild: No dressing change needed

Moderate: Up to 2 dressing changes, no continued bleeding

Severe: More than 3 dressing changes, continued bleeding

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