Publication Year: 2022 By: Stephens, T. No abstract available. Visit Publisher
What Influences the Effectiveness of Quality Improvement in Perioperative Care: Learning From Large Multicenter Studies in Emergency General Surgery?
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Guidelines on enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass or off-pump
Publication Year: 2022 By: Mertes, P. Objective: To provide recommendations for enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery (ERACS) based on a multimodal perioperative medicine approach in adult cardiac surgery patients with the aim of improving patient satisfaction,...
Early mobilization in enhanced recovery after surgery pathways: current evidence and recent advancements
Publication Year: 2022 By: Tazreean, R. Early mobilization is a crucial component of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways that counteract the adverse physiological consequences of surgical stress and immobilization. Early mobilization reduces the risk of...
Delivery of drinking, eating and mobilising (DrEaMing) and its association with length of hospital stay after major noncardiac surgery.
Publication Year: 2022 By: Oliver, C. Background: Enhanced recovery pathways are associated with improved postoperative outcomes. However, as enhanced recovery pathways have become more complex and varied, compliance has reduced. The 'DrEaMing' bundle...
STS/SCA/AMSECT Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention of Adult Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury
Publication Year: 2023 By: Brown, J. No abstract available. Visit Publisher
Goal-directed perfusion for reducing acute kidney injury in cardiac surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Publication Year: 2023 By: Gao, P. Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) which can affect morbidity and mortality. Goal-directed perfusion (GDP) intended to avoid the nadir oxygen delivery index below the...
Eliminating sternal wound infections: Why every cardiac surgery program needs an I hate infections team
Publication Year: 2023 By: Downing, M. Objectives: The majority of studies examining deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) prevention focus on ameliorating 1 variable at a time. There is a paucity of data regarding the synergistic effects of combining clinical and...
Anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: Do guidelines reflect the evidence?
Publication Year: 2023 By: Chatterjee, S. No abstract available. Visit Publisher
Restricted Versus Liberal Versus Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy for Non-vascular Abdominal Surgery: A Network Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review
Publication year: 2023 By: Yang, T. Optimal perioperative fluid management is crucial, with over- or under-replacement associated with complications. There are many strategies for fluid therapy, including liberal fluid therapy (LFT), restrictive fluid therapy...
Chest Tube Management: Past, Present, and Future Directions for Developing Evidence-Based Best Practices
Publication year: 2023 By: Lobdell, K. In the field of modern cardiothoracic surgery, chest drainage has become ubiquitous and yet characterized by a wide variation in practice. Meanwhile, the evolution of chest drain technology has created gaps in knowledge that...
Patient Blood Management
Created: September 24, 2023 Contributor: ERAS Cardiac TKO Writing Group Editor: Rawn Salenger MD Summary To assist clinicians in bringing existing guidelines and best practice recommendations to the bedside, ERAS Cardiac has created a series of "Turnkey Order...
Multimodal Analgesia
Created: September 24, 2023 Contributor: ERAS Cardiac TKO Writing Group Editors: Alexander Gregory MD FRCPC • Michael Grant MD Summary To assist clinicians in bringing existing guidelines and best practice recommendations to the bedside, ERAS Cardiac has created...