AAGBI minimum standards of monitoring should still apply to the PACU. Namely clinical observations supplemented by:
• Pulse oximetry
• Non-invasive blood pressure
In addition there should be immediate availability of the following
• Electrocardiography
• Nerve stimulator
• Temperature measurement
• Capnography
• Mobile monitoring equipment for transferring unstable patients
• Invasive pressure monitoring capability (arterial, central venous pressure, intracranial etc).