<![CDATA[Background: Hemodynamic instability is a potential problem during recovery from general anesthesia and may increase the risk of postoperative complications. A 30° Head-Up position is a simple non-pharmacological intervention that may support ventilation, oxygenation, and hemodynamic stability. Objective: This community service activity aimed to implement a 30° Head-Up position to support faster hemodynamic stabilization in patients recovering from general anesthesia at Brebes Regional General Hospital. Methods: An observational pre–post approach was applied to 30 patients recovering from general anesthesia in the recovery room. The measured parameters included blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO₂). Baseline measurements were obtained before the intervention, after which the patients were placed in a 30° Head-Up position for 30 minutes. All hemodynamic parameters were reassessed after the intervention and analyzed descriptively. Results: Before the intervention, 17 patients (56.7%) had blood pressure values of 141–159 mmHg, all patients (100%) had tachypnea, all had normal heart rates, and 3 patients (10%) had low SpO₂ levels. After the Head-Up intervention, all patients (100%) had blood pressure <140 mmHg, normal heart rate, normal respiratory rate, and normal SpO₂. Conclusion: Implementation of the 30° Head-Up position was associated with improvements in hemodynamic and respiratory parameters among patients recovering from general anesthesia. This intervention may be considered a simple non-pharmacological measure to support postoperative recovery in the recovery room.]]>
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