Tethered Cord Evaluation and Perioperative Management Clinical Pathway — Inpatient and Primary Care
Tethered Cord Evaluation and Perioperative Management Clinical Pathway — Inpatient and Primary Care
PACU Care
Day 0: Surgical Day Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
Pain Management
- Consider diazepam 0.04 mg/kg (max dose 2.5 mg) IV every 6 hrs PRN muscle spasm or ongoing pain
- Maintain child flat and calm
- Parent may hold child in supine position to keep calm
- For ongoing management
- Simple Tethered Cord: Medical/Surgical Floor Level of Care
- Complex Tethered Cord: ICU Level of Care POD #0