Postoperative Care Pathways: PACU vs HCU in Elective Surgeries

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study compares postoperative pathways in two recovery units, PACU and HCU, for adults undergoing elective surgery. The goal is to see differences in hospital length of stay and the frequency of ICU or HCU step-up needs. Participants are adults over 18 treated at selected operating rooms and observed postoperatively in either PACU or HCU, with Level II or III status per the Modified Johns Hopkins Surgical Criteria. No interventions are assigned; data are collected from routine postoperative care to identify patterns. The findings could inform postoperative observation practices and resource planning at the participating institutions.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult patients aged more than 18 years.
* Patients undergoing elective surgery in the Kanigara RSCM, PESC, RPT, or Kirana operating rooms.
* Patients undergoing postoperative observation in the PACU or HCU.
* Patients classified as Level II or III based on the Modified Johns Hopkins Surgical Criteria.
* Patients who are willing to participate in the study and sign the informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients undergoing postoperative observation directly in the ICU.
* Patients undergoing open-heart surgery.
* Patients undergoing emergency surgery in the emergency operating room.

Where it's running

• RSUPN dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo
  Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta Special Capital Region, Indonesia Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Dita Aditianingsih, Prof
• Email: ditaaditiaa@gmail.com
• Phone: +628151819244

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.