Enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery and developments in perioperative care: A comprehensive review

Serdar Gunaydin¹, Erdal Simsek¹, Daniel Engelman²

¹Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Health Sciences, Ankara City Hospital (ERAS Turkey Society), Ankara, Türkiye
²University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School; President ERAS® Cardiac Society, Cardiac Surgical Critical Care & Inpatient Services, Baystate, USA

DOI : 10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2024.26770

Abstract

Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery (ERAS Cardiac) protocols offer a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to improve patient outcomes and reduce postoperative complications. By incorporating evidence-based practices, ERAS Cardiac aims to reduce hospital stays, enhance patient satisfaction, and optimize resource utilization. Key components include patient education, prehabilitation, nutritional optimization, and personalized medicine. The protocol's success relies on interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals, as well as active patient and family engagement. Despite challenges in implementation, such as resource constraints and patient variability, ongoing research and adaptive strategies continue to refine ERAS Cardiac programs, promising significant advancements in cardiac surgical care and recovery.

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Keywords : Enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery, perioperative care, prehabilitation

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