Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

After receiving anesthesia for a surgery or procedure, patients recover and wake up in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) at UPMC Shadyside.

The PACU is a critical care unit staffed by skilled nurses who have experience in recognizing and managing problems in patients after receiving anesthesia. They closely monitor patients’ vital signs, fluid status, and begin pain management.

At UPMC Shadyside’s PACU, we are dedicated to providing the highest level of care to our patients.

PACU Patients and Visitors Information

For more detailed information, please click on the appropriate link below.

• » PACU Patients: What to expect after you awake from surgery
• » PACU Visitors: What to expect during and after your loved one's surgery