Locking cortical screws capture bone fragments and buttress the subchondral surface. With a less traumatic device footprint than volar plates, and earlier range of motion. than with casting, this device is ideal for patients with fragility fractures. Â®. Curved Hub Design with.
PACU redirects here. For the fish, see Pacu. A post-anesthesia care unit, often abbreviated PACU and sometimes referred to as post-anesthesia recovery or PAR, is a vital part of hospitals, ambulatory care centers, and other medical facilities.
What does a PACU nurse do? PACU nurses work within a post-anesthesia care unit (formerly known as the recovery room), where patients are cared for and monitored as they recover from the effects of anesthesia. PACU nurse responsibilities include all aspects of patient care following surgery.