Post-Op Recovery Pathway
PACU through ward discharge with milestones and red flags.
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flowchart LR
OR[OR end] --> PACU[PACU\nAirway / circulation / pain]
PACU --> Crit{Aldrete ≥ 9?}
Crit -- no --> PACU2[Continue PACU + treat]
PACU2 --> Crit
Crit -- yes --> Ward[Surgical ward]
Ward --> Mob[Early mobilisation]
Ward --> Pain[Multimodal analgesia]
Ward --> Diet[Diet progression]
Ward --> Flag{Red flags?}
Flag -- yes --> Esc[Escalate: MET / surgeon]
Flag -- no --> Disch[Discharge criteria met?]
Disch --> Plan[Discharge + follow-up]