Abstract
The aim of this article is to present a critical review on monitoring practices within the recovery area. The report is presented from the perspective of recovery staff who have an important role in routine patient care, as well as roles in clinical governance, evidence-based practice, teaching, management and service improvement. A personal observation in the author's personal practice is that 12-lead ECG monitoring is not routinely performed on patients in the post-surgical recovery setting. This article therefore provides a critical analysis of the evidence base and explanation on the use of 12-lead ECG monitoring for patients following surgery. There is evidence to suggest that monitoring these patients is crucial especially where there are higher risks of cardiac events. Recommendations for future research and enhancing practice are provided in light of these findings.
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