Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: The Ultimate Guide to a Faster, Less Painful Recovery

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is a revolutionary approach to surgery that can help you recover faster, with less pain and fewer complications. This book will teach you everything you need to know about ERAS, from the basics to the latest advances.

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: A Complete Guide to Optimizing Outcomes

by Richard D. Urman

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	78271 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	1947 pages

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ERAS is based on the principle of multimodal pain management, which involves using a combination of different pain-relieving techniques. This approach has been shown to be more effective than traditional methods of pain management, which typically rely on opioids.

In addition to multimodal pain management, ERAS also includes a number of other evidence-based practices that have been shown to improve recovery outcomes. These practices include:

• Early mobilization: Getting out of bed and moving around as soon as possible after surgery can help to prevent blood clots, improve circulation, and reduce pain.
• Early nutrition: Eating a healthy diet after surgery can help to promote healing and reduce the risk of complications.
• Minimally invasive surgery: Using smaller incisions and less invasive techniques can help to reduce pain and speed up recovery.
• Patient education: Educating patients about ERAS and their role in their recovery can help to improve outcomes.

ERAS has been shown to be effective in a wide range of surgical procedures, including colorectal surgery, orthopedic surgery, and cardiac surgery. Studies have shown that ERAS can lead to shorter hospital stays, reduced pain, fewer complications, and faster recovery times.

If you are planning to have surgery, talk to your doctor about ERAS. ERAS can help you to recover faster, with less pain and fewer complications.

Benefits of ERAS

ERAS offers a number of benefits over traditional methods of surgical care. These benefits include:

• Shorter hospital stays: ERAS can help to reduce hospital stays by up to 30%. This is because ERAS patients are able to recover faster and get back to their normal activities sooner.
• Reduced pain: ERAS patients experience less pain than patients who receive traditional care. This is because ERAS uses a multimodal approach to pain management, which is more effective than traditional methods.
• Fewer complications: ERAS patients are less likely to develop complications, such as infections, blood clots, and pneumonia. This is because ERAS practices are designed to reduce the risk of these complications.
• Faster recovery times: ERAS patients recover faster than patients who receive traditional care. This is because ERAS helps to reduce pain and inflammation, and promotes healing.

Who is ERAS for?

ERAS is appropriate for a wide range of surgical patients. However, it is particularly beneficial for patients who are at risk for complications, such as:

• Elderly patients
• Obese patients
• Patients with chronic medical conditions
• Patients undergoing major surgery

How to implement ERAS

ERAS is a complex program that requires a team approach. To implement ERAS, hospitals must:

• Develop a standardized ERAS protocol
• Educate staff on ERAS principles and practices
• Monitor outcomes and make adjustments as needed

Hospitals that have implemented ERAS have seen significant improvements in patient outcomes. For example, one study found that ERAS reduced hospital stays by 20%, reduced pain scores by 30%, and reduced complication rates by 40%.

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: A Complete Guide to Optimizing Outcomes

by Richard D. Urman

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	78271 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	1947 pages

FREE