Implementing a Cardiac Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol: Nuts and Bolts

The use of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols among various surgical subspecialties is increasing, including in cardiac surgery. The goal of these protocols is to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction and improve the value of healthcare delivered. Cardiac ERAS protocols are divided into the following 3 stages of perioperative care: preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative. ERAS strategies have been shown to work synergistically to reduce the length of hospital stay, postoperative complications, hospital cost, and opioid consumption; increase patient satisfaction; and result in less and early extubation.
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research