Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS): An Orthopaedic Perspective. Issue 10 (October 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: White, Jonathan J E; Houghton-Clemmey, Robert; Marval, Paul
• Is Part Of: Journal of perioperative practice. Volume 23:Issue 10(2013)
• Page Start: 228
• Page End: 232
• Publication Date: 2013-10
• Subjects: Enhanced recovery -- Accelerated recovery -- Fast-track surgery -- Orthopaedics -- Hip arthroplasty -- Knee arthroplasty; Operating room nursing -- Periodicals; 617.9192
• DOI: 10.1177/175045891302301004
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2515-7949

Abstract

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is a programme that aims to improve the care of elective surgical patients. Accelerated care pathways are delivered using a multidisciplinary approach, leading to reduced lengths of hospital stay, improved quality of treatment, and better outcomes. These programmes have gained considerable popularity in orthopaedics recently, however their widespread adoption remains to be seen. This article highlights the key evidence concerning ERAS in orthopaedic surgery.