Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing www.iiste.org ISSN 2422-8419 An International Peer-reviewed Journal Vol.40, 2017 70 General Anesthesia: Observing and Monitoring the Post-operative Complications DR. MARWAN ABDULMALEK QAID AHMED DR. SOMEILI, SULEMAN ALI DR. SAMEER S S S M AlSHELAHI DR. NOFAL MOHAMMED KHALID DR.SARAH MOHMAD ABDELNAEIM SAYED DR.MARYAM ALI M HABIBI DR.MUSTAFA MOHAMMED ALHELAL DR. HISHAM ABDULMALIK QAYID AHMAD Abstract The aim of this research was to analyze the post-operative complications of general anesthesia and by utilizing that information, to plan and produce a comprehensive detailed layout of the literature related to the subject investigated. More than 200 studies were surveyed, and the data collected was organized with a systematic layout of the observing and monitoring processes of the post-operative general anesthesia complications. The study concluded that post anaesthetic observations and monitoring are an essential requirement for patient assessment and the recognition of clinical deterioration in post-operative patients. There is disparity in the literature as to what constitutes ‘standard’ routine post anaesthesia orders, so in line with the observation and continuous monitoring guidelines. Acknowledgement This research was conducted with joint efforts of the authors, each with a different task, different scope and different perspective; all joined in the accomplishing process of the research. DR. MARWAN ABDULMALEK QAID AHMED, DR. SOMEILI, SULEMAN ALI as main authors, DR. SAMEER S S S M AlSHELAHI, DR. NOFAL MOHAMMED KHALID, DR.SARAH MOHMAD ABDELNAEIM SAYED, DR.MARYAM ALI M HABIBI, DR.MUSTAFA MOHAMMED ALHELAL, DR.MUSTAFA MOHAMMED ALHELAL and DR. HISHAM ABDULMALIK QAYID AHMAD as co-authors. The researchers thank everyone who contributed to providing the information and data that helped in the preparation of this research. 1.1 Introduction Postoperative patients must be observed, monitored and assessed closely for any deterioration in condition and the relevant postoperative care plan or pathway must be implemented. And by definition; postoperative care is the management of a patient after surgery. This includes care given during the immediate post-operative period, both in the operating room and post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), as well as during the days following surgery. Recovery from anaesthesia is the time from the end of surgery to when the patient is alert and physiologically stable. The anesthetist is ultimately responsible for the care of the patient during this period. For the majority of patients, recovery from anaesthesia is uneventful however when postoperative complications occur, they may be sudden and life threatening (Fearon, Ljungqvist, Von Meyenfeldt, Revhaug, Dejong, Lassen & Kehlet, 2005). The post anaesthetic care unit (PACU) or recovery must be in close proximity to the operating rooms, have dedicated staff, appropriate monitoring and the drugs and equipment for routine and emergency care. All patients CORE Metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk Provided by International Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE): E-Journals