Barnes S
Ambulatory Surgery and PACU at Greenwich Hospital, Greenwich, CT, USA.
J Perianesth Nurs. 2000 Jun;15(3):174-6. doi: 10.1053/jpan.2000.7512.
The primary function of the perianesthesia team is to assure that physically stable individuals are sent home with the necessary education and preparation for the transition to self-care. The use of discharge criteria provides a safe and efficient process for this transition.