Enhanced Recovery After Thoracic Surgery.

Nathan Haywood, Ian Nickel, Aimee Zhang, Matthew Byler, Erik Scott, Walker Julliard, Randal S Blank, Linda W Martin

Journal: Thoracic surgery clinics 2020;30(3):259-267

PMID: 32593359

Full Text on Elsevier Science View on PubMed

Abstract

Enhanced recovery pathways (ERPs), used across multiple surgical subspecialties, is a multidisciplinary delivery of perioperative care designed to lessen the psychological stress of patients undergoing surgery. Thoracic ERP has been implemented but is not widespread, and variations exist between programs. Evidence of the benefit of thoracic ERP is emerging. This article presents common components of a thoracic surgery ERP and reviews contemporary outcomes.

Address: Division of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, 1215 Lee Street, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0679, USA.; Division of General Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Virginia Health System, 1215 Lee Street, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0679, USA.; Division of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, 1215 Lee Street, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0679, USA; Thoracic Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, 1215 Lee Street, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0679, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2020.04.005

Link outs

Free resources

Medical:

https://medlineplus.gov/rehabilitation.html

Subscription / membership required

Full Text Sources:

MeSH Terms: Antibiotic Prophylaxis, Atrial Fibrillation, Early Ambulation, Humans, Nutrition Therapy, Perioperative Care, Postoperative Complications, Rehabilitation, Thoracic Surgical Procedures, Venous Thrombosis