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Framework, component, and implementation of enhanced recovery pathways

  • Whittington Health NHS Trust
  • Stony Brook University

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Abstract

The introduction of enhanced recovery pathways (ERPs) has led to a considerable paradigm shift towards evidence-based, multidisciplinary perioperative care. Such pathways are now widely implemented in a variety of surgical specialties, with largely positive results. In this narrative review, we summarize the principles, components and implementation of ERPs, focusing on recent developments in the field. We also discuss ‘special cases’ in ERPs, including: surgery in frail patients; emergency procedures; and patients with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)648-660
Number of pages13
JournalJournal of Anesthesia
Volume36
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2022

Keywords

  • COVID-19
  • Enhanced recovery after surgery
  • Frailty
  • Perioperative care

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