RN PocketPalRN PocketPal

A PACU 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.

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  • 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.

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 Clinical Team, RN. Last reviewed .