Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU)

South Health Campus

Provides recovery services for patients after surgery.


ON THIS PAGE:
Details / Contact | Virtual Tour | For Your Visit | Parking | Finding Us | What to Expect | Patient Resources


Details / Contact

View the following service listing to access a service overview, eligibility criteria, hours of operation, contact information and a street map.


Virtual Tour

This virtual tour will provide details about the unit’s location and outline what is required upon arrival.


For Your Visit

Family and support people are welcome in PACU. Let your care team know if you would like your family member/support person to be with you in PACU.

If no hospital bed is available, you may stay longer in PACU.

In the day surgery unit reception area, there is a screen for the SMARTRACK, for family and/or support people. SMARTRACK shows what stage your surgery is at or if you've gone to PACU.

If you have questions on how to read it, just ask one of our unit clerks at the front desk.


Parking

View the park map for parking office information, public parking rates, parking payment options, vehicle and height restrictions, and accessible parking locations.


Finding Us

The information desk on the main floor has wayfinders; people in red shirts who can help you find your way. There are also electronic kiosks throughout the hospital that give directions.


What to Expect

While in PACU, nurses will watch your vital signs and how alert you are as you begin to wake up.

Once a bed is available and it's safe to transfer you, you will go to one of the areas below:

  • the day surgery unit until you're discharged home (the same day)
  • the short-stay unit, unit 68 or unit 78 depending on the type of surgery and your care needs after surgery, and if you have to stay in hospital longer than 3 days

Patient Resources