Which elements should be documented in anesthesia records and PACU documentation?

Which elements should be documented in anesthesia records and PACU documentation?

• A. Preop assessment, ASA status, airway plan, intraoperative monitoring data (HR, BP, SpO2, etCO2, temp), meds and fluids given, anesthesia type, emergence events, PACU vitals, recovery scores, discharge criteria, and postoperative instructions.
• B. Only intraoperative vitals and no discharge criteria.
• C. Document postoperative instructions only.
• D. ASA status is optional.

Answer: (A)