Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)
ERAS substantially improves the quality of peri-operative care with a concomitant cost reduction
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Reduce length of hospital stay
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Reduce surgical and medical complication rates
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Reduce readmission rates
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Significantly improve patient satisfaction
In addition, the ERAS protocols provide guidance to all healthcare professionals involved in perioperative care, helping them to work as a well-coordinated team to reduce marked variability by standardizing clinical practice.
ERAS is a multimodal & multidisciplinary perioperative care pathway designed to achieve enhanced recovery for patients undergoing surgery. The goals of ERAS are:
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Improving the quality and the speed of recovery from surgery
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Returning the patient to their pre-operative quality of life or improving their overall quality of life
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Making the patient a partner in his or her care - leading to a significant improvement in satisfaction and overall patient experience
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Reducing the overall cost of care
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Standardizing perioperative clinical practice through evidence-based protocols
These goals are achieved by reducing the neuroendocrine stress response to surgery.