Appendix 2: Documentation of Quality Assurance Reviews (continued)
ARDS = acute respiratory distress syndrome; ASA = American Society of Anesthesiologists (physical status); CNS = central nervous system; DOU = Direct Observation Unit; ENT = ear, nose, and throat; GI = gastrointestinal; ICU = intensive care unit; MAC = monitored anesthetic care; OR = operating room; PACU = postanesthesia care unit; PostOp = postoperative; PreOp = preoperative; Spo2= oxygen saturation measured by pulse oximetry; VA = Veterans Affairs. Reprinted with permission of Anesthesia Service, VA San Diego Healthcare System, Mark Mitchell, M.D., Service Chief.
