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KNEE REPLACEMENT
POST-OP ORDERS
The following orders will be implemented. Orders with a “” are choices and are NOT implemented unless checked.
Initial all handwritten order modifications and the bottom of each page when indicated (multipage).
1. Do you expect that the patient’s condition will require a hospital stay that will cross two midnights (includes the time spent in outpatient- ED, surgery, OBS) and the patient has medical necessity for an inpatient admission?
Yes, admit as inpatient, proceed to # 2No, place in observation
2.If admitted as inpatient, Inpatient Physician Certification:
Diagnosis:Atrial Fibrillation
Level of Care: Critical Intermediate Acute Care Location/Specialty Unit Preference______
- Telemetry: If patient Medical/Surgical, must complete form # 36084, for Tikosyn Administration
- Isolation: Contact Droplet Airborne For: ______
PACU
5. X-Ray affected knee AP/ lateral
6.No pillow(s) under operative knee (popliteal area)
7.Neurovascular checks q 15 mins
8.Ice to operative site
9.Orthopedic Autotransfusion. Convert to wound drain after transfusion
10.Epidural: See orders (form # 1825)
11.Nucynta (tapentadol) 100 mg po x 1 dose or 50 mg po x 1 dose
12.Ofirmev (acetaminophen) 1 gm IV x 1 dose(if not given in OR)
POST-OP
13. Neurovascular checks q 4 hrs x 24 hrs
14.Consult Physical Therapy (Physical Therapy to consult Occupational Therapy if indicated), Weight bearing activity: WBAT PWB Toe touch WB NWB
15.Consult Social Worker for placement
16.Consult Occupational Therapy
17. Consult Pain Service
18.Hospitalist consult for medical management
19.Labs: H&H in AM on first and second day of post-op (notify physician if HGB ≤ 7.0)
Platelet count on POD # 3 or prior to discharge (notify physician if abnormal)
20. Diet: Regular diet as tolerated Other: ______
21.Oral Nutrition Supplement Standing Orders (form # 31417), initiate if patient meets criteria
22.Incentive spirometry qone hr while awake
23.O2 Protocol (form # 34431)
24.CPM: Range of motion at ______for knee replacement,increase as tolerated
25. Knee immobilizer when up until 3/5 quadriceps strength Knee brace locked in extension at night
26.If on CPM, increase as tolerated
May D/C at nightArrange for home CPM use D/C CPM when reach 90° passive flexion
27.Surgical drain: D/C no sooner than the POD #1 when drainage 25 ml for 8 hrs
28.Dressing: Reinforce prn Change: ______ Other: ______
29.Foley catheter to bedside bag. D/CFoley catheter on POD # 1 by11am.
30.Foley Catheter Removal and Voiding Assessment/Interventions Standing Orders (form # 31620)
31. Monitor urine output q2 hrs x 24 hrs. Call physician if urine output is 0.5ml/kg/hr over 4 hrs.
Copy to pharmacy Order writer’s initials ______
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PLACE LABEL HERE
KNEE REPLACEMENT
POST-OP ORDERS
The following orders will be implemented. Orders with a “” are choices and are NOT implemented unless checked.
Initial all handwritten order modifications and the bottom of each page when indicated (multipage).
SCHEDULED MEDICATIONS
32. IVF: D5 ½ NS IV at 100 ml/hr D5½ NS IV at ______ml/hr Other: ______
Discontinue IVF when tolerating oral fluids
33. Antibiotic: Ancef (cefazolin) 2 gm IV q 8 hrs x 2 doses
Post-op antibiotic will be automatically stopped within 24 hrs unless indication documented
Document indication for > 24 hrs: ______
OR beta lactam allergy only:
Vancomycin (give 12 hrs from initial dose)
If patient weight < 90 kg, 1 gm IV x 1 dose (infuse over 1 hr)
If patient weight 90 kg, 1.5 gm IV x 1 dose (infuse over1.5 hrs)
REQUIRED: Rationale for using Vancomycin as an antimicrobial prophylaxis
History of MRSA/positive screen
Allergy to penicillin and cephalosporins
Post-op antibiotic will be automatically stopped within 24 hrs unless indication documented
Document indication for > 24 hrs: ______(Pharmacy to dose)
OR
Cleocin (clindamycin) 900 mgIV q 8 hrs x 2 doses
Post-op antibiotic will be automatically stopped within 24 hrs unless indication documented
Document indication for > 24 hrs: ______
34. VTE Prophylaxis: (Do not begin anticoagulant therapy until epidural catheter out for 4 hrs):
Foot pumps
Apply/maintain antiembolic stockings
Surgery end time:______
Coumadin (warfarin) ____ mg po q day at 1700, start today.
Aspirin, enteric coated, 325 mg po bid, First dose in AM POD # 1
Lovenox (enoxaparin)
30 mg SQ q 12 hrs x 2 doses, First dose 12 hrs post-op, then 40 mg SQ q 24 hrs
40 mg SQ q 24 hrs, First dose in AM POD 1, If CrCl < 30, 30 mg SQ daily
Arixtra (fondaparinux), if CrCl < 30 or weight < 50 kg, Arixtra will be therapeutically interchanged to Lovenox
2.5 mg SQ q 24 hrs, start 8 hrs post-op
2.5 mg SQ q 24 hrs, First dose in AM POD # 1
Xarelto (rivaroxaban), if CrCl < 30, Xarelto will be therapeutically interchanged to Lovenox
10 mg po q 24 hrs, First dose 8 hrs post-op
10 mg po q 24 hrs, First dose in AM POD # 1
Eliquis (apixaban) 2.5 mg po q 12 hrs,First dose 12 hours post op, if CrCl < 30, Eliquis will be therapeutically interchanged to Lovenox
No Pharmacological Prophylaxis (Documented Reason Required):
Bleeding Risk Patient Refusal Thrombocytopenia
Active Bleeding (GI Bleed, Cerebral Hemorrhage, Hemorrhage, Retroperitoneal Bleed)
Other: ______
Case Manager to coordinate anticoagulant therapy for home
35. Bowel Management / Constipation:
Senokot-S (docusate/senna) 2 tablets po at bedtime nightly
POD # 2, if no BM: Dulcolox (bisacodyl) 10 mg po x 1 dose on POD # 2
POD # 3, if no BM: Dulcolax (bisacodyl) 10 mg suppository per rectum x 1 dose, on POD # 3
If no BM 4 hrs post suppository, give Fleets Enema (sodium phosphate) per rectum x 1 bottle
Copy to pharmacyOrder writer’s initials ______
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PLACE LABEL HERE
KNEE REPLACEMENT
POST OP ORDERS
The following orders will be implemented. Orders with a “” are choices and are NOT implemented unless checked.
Initial all handwritten order modifications and the bottom of each page when indicated (multipage).
36. PCA: PCA (orders # 2119) Sleep Apnea PCA (orders # 21261) Epidural: Per Anesthesia
Discontinue PCA or Epidural on POD #2. If patient has epidural hold all other sedatives/narcotics unless ordered/approved by anesthesia until epidural discontinued.
37. If not on PCA, OxyCONTIN (oxyCODONE, Extended Release) 10 mg 20 mg po q 12 hrs x 4 doses
PRN MEDICATIONS (See policy 520-06 for range orders and pain intensity guidelines)
(if not ordered by Anesthesia during peri-operative phase)
- Electrolyte Replacement Protocol (form # 21340)
- Mild Pain, Temp>100.5F, HA:Tylenol (acetaminophen) 650 mg po or PR q 4 hrs prn
- Moderate Pain:
Norco (HYDROcodone/acetaminophen) 5/325 mg or 10/325mg 1 tab po q 4 hrs prn. DC if Percocet ordered.
or If patient cannot take tablet, Hycet elixir (HYDROcodone/acetaminophen 7.5/325 mg/15 ml) 15 ml po q 4 hrs prn instead of Norco. DC if Percocet ordered.
or Percocet (oxyCODONE/acetaminophen) 5/325 mg or 10/325 mg 1 tab po q 4 hrs prn. DC if Norco ordered.
and/or Toradol (ketorolac) 30 mg IV (or IM if no IV access) q 6 hrs prn (15 mg if CrCl 31-50, > 65 y/o old or <50 kg) or 10 mg po q 6 hrs prn (max combined duration of IV and po ketorolac is 5 days). DC if CrCl < 30.
- Severe Pain (Begin when Epidural or PCA has been discontinued)
Morphine 1-2 mg IV q 3 hrs prn, DC if CrCl < 30. Hold for excessive sedation. DC if Dilaudid ordered.
or Dilaudid (HYDROmorphone) 0.25-0.5 mg IV q 3 hrs prn. If CrCl < 30, dose at 0.25 mg. Hold for excessive sedation. DC if Morphine ordered.
- Nausea/Vomiting: Zofran (ondansetron) 4 mg IV or po q 6 hrs prn
If N/V persists, add Reglan (metoclopramide) 10 mg IV q 6 hrs prn (5 mg if > 65 y/o)
- Sleep: Melatonin 5 mg po q HS prn
or Ambien (zolpidem)5 mg (female or males ≥ 65 y/o) or 5-10mg (male < 65 y/o) po at HS prn
- Indigestion: Maalox XS (aluminum/magnesium/simethicone) 30 ml po four times daily prn
45.Cough:Robitussin (guaifenesin) 15 ml po q 4 hrs prn
46.Sore Throat:Chloraseptic (phenol/sodium phenolate) throat spray q 2 hrs prn
ADDITIONAL ORDERS:
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DateTimePhysician SignaturePID Number
Copy to pharmacy
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