RT Book, Section A1 Boublik, Jan A2 Atchabahian, Arthur A2 Gupta, Ruchir SR Print(0) ID 57261328 T1 Chapter 69. Common PACU Problems; PACU Discharge Criteria T2 The Anesthesia Guide YR 2013 FD 2013 PB The McGraw-Hill Companies PP New York, NY SN 978-0-07-176049-2 LK accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57261328 RD 2024/10/10 AB Table Graphic Jump Location|Download (.pdf)|PrintImmediate IssuesAirwayPneumothorax, airway obstruction, hematomaBreathingHypoventilation, PE, hypoxemiaCirculationHypotension/hypertension, MI, arrhythmias, CHF, cardiac tamponadeEndocrine/metabolicSIRS/sepsis, adrenal insufficiency, thyroid issues, anaphylaxis, residual anesthetic effectsMiscellaneousPONV, injuries, altered mental status/postoperative cognitive dysfunction PONV 9.8%, upper airway obstruction 6.8%, and hypotension 2.8% are the most common.