Does it calculate an Aldrete score for me?

It gives you a checklist to organize your assessment, but scoring and discharge decisions follow your facility's policy and your clinical judgment — not the app.

Can I carry the OR handoff into recovery?

Yes. Procedure, position, lines, and allergy/code-status notes travel with the patient page.

What about phase I vs phase II recovery?

The variant works for both; adjust the vitals cadence and readiness rows to your unit's phase criteria.

Is patient data uploaded anywhere?

No. Recovery notes stay on your iPhone in encrypted local storage.

PACU nurse brain sheet for the recovery-to-discharge window.

Airway and sedation status, pain and PONV control, aldrete-style readiness notes, and a clean handoff to floor or home.

Free: a printable brain sheet (PDF) (enter your email and it downloads) or the brain sheet builder (no signup).

Fast turnover of fresh post-op patients waking up on different timelines.
Pain, nausea, and sedation that all move at once and need tight tracking.
Discharge-readiness criteria you must document before the patient moves.

What RN PocketPal does

Per-patient recovery timeline: airway, sedation, vitals cadence.
Pain and PONV tracking with intervention notes.
Aldrete-style readiness checklist as a personal organizer.
Lines, drains, and dressing notes carried from the OR handoff.
Handoff view for floor admission or same-day discharge.

Who it’s for

For PACU / post-anesthesia recovery RNs.

Educational reference only. Not a medical device. Verify with clinical judgment, facility policy, and primary sources. Read the full disclaimer.

What belongs on a PACU brain sheet

Aldrete score and the time of each reassessment
Airway and oxygen requirement, and how it is trending
Block level and when it is expected to recede
PONV: what was given, and whether it worked
Pain scores with intervention and reassessment times
Phase I to Phase II criteria and what is still outstanding

Want one you can print?

Two free options: a ready-made printable brain sheet (PDF) with a single-patient sheet and a 4-patient grid (enter your email and it downloads), or the brain sheet builder (no signup) if you want to choose the layout and how many patients fit on a page.

Paper works on units that do not allow phones. The digital version in the app is for everyone else.

Free review sheets for this unit

One-page summaries from our NCLEX course, free to read and print:

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Frequently asked questions

Does it calculate an Aldrete score for me?: It gives you a checklist to organize your assessment, but scoring and discharge decisions follow your facility's policy and your clinical judgment — not the app.
Can I carry the OR handoff into recovery?: Yes. Procedure, position, lines, and allergy/code-status notes travel with the patient page.
What about phase I vs phase II recovery?: The variant works for both; adjust the vitals cadence and readiness rows to your unit's phase criteria.
Is patient data uploaded anywhere?: No. Recovery notes stay on your iPhone in encrypted local storage.

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Reviewed by RN PocketPal's founding RN. Last reviewed June 5, 2026.