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The ERAS approach to perioperative care is

Patient Centered

Evidence Based

Multidisciplinary

Designed to achieve early recovery for patients undergoing major surgery

How the Enhanced Recovery Programme works

Why it works

The key factors that delay recovery after surgery include:

suboptimal pain management,
the need for intravenous fluids secondary to gut dysfunction,
delayed feeding, and
lack of mobilisation.

The key elements of the ERAS Care Pathway address all of these factors.

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The Results?

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Complications and length of hospital stay has decreased by 30 – 40%
Patient satisfaction and recovery has improved
Patients return to normal activities earlier
Patients are able to commence adjuvant chemotherapy earlier, with potential for improved long term survival

To achieve these results, the active participation of the patient and their families, and a well-functioning multidisciplinary team are essential.