Cross-cultural comparison of perianesthesia nursing: Challenges encountered in the PACU Mary E. Asher, MSN, RN, CS, CPAN Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing Volume 18, Issue 1, Pages 4-7 (February 2003) DOI: 10.1053/jpan.2003.50001 Copyright © 2003 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Terms and Conditions
Fig 1 Recovering child for a palate repair in Lanzhou, China, during June 2001. Note the tongue suture taped to the child's face and the oxygen blow-by setup made out of a paper cup. Because there are no side rails on the bed to insure the child's safety, the nurse must sit on footstools next to the bed. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing 2003 18, 4-7DOI: (10.1053/jpan.2003.50001) Copyright © 2003 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Terms and Conditions
Fig 2 Babies were kept warm with donated baby blankets from the Utah Chapter of Operation Smile. The blankets were for warmth, as well as wall hangings (top right corner) to brighten up the room. I am the nurse holding the child. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing 2003 18, 4-7DOI: (10.1053/jpan.2003.50001) Copyright © 2003 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Terms and Conditions