Point of Care Ultrasound Evaluation in the Post-Anesthesia Unit

Point of Care Ultrasound Evaluation in the Post-Anesthesia Unit- A Collaborative Observational Study Between UCLA and Loma Linda University Medical Centers

The purpose of this observational research study is to examine how point-of care ultrasound affects the workup and management of perioperative complications for specific clinical scenarios of low blood pressure (hypotension), low blood oxygen (hypoxemia), in the post- anesthesia care unit (PACU).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients in the post-anesthesia care unit with the following events
• Mean arterial blood pressure <60 mmHg or <20% of pre-operative baseline mean arterial blood pressure,) hypoxemia (pulse oximetry saturation <95% or Pao2 <80), altered mental status, decreased urine output, chest pain/EKG changes, or to confirm endotracheal Lube placement.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who are not able to have a point of care ultrasound examination in the post anesthesia recovery area.