PADSS — discharge from same-day surgery
Post-Anesthesia Discharge Scoring System
Mnemonic device
VANBP · score ≥9 of 10
Mapping
V
Vital signs — within 20% baseline (0-2 points)
A
Ambulation — walks unassisted at pre-op level (0-2)
N
Nausea/vomiting — minimal (0-2)
B
Bleeding — minimal (0-2)
P
Pain — controlled with oral analgesia (0-2)
Clinical note: Score ≥9/10 allows discharge. PEE/EAT (urinating + drinking) NOT routinely required for low-risk procedures. Aldrete score (similar) used PACU phase 1 → phase 2.