scholarly journals Do perioperative protocols of enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery improve postoperative outcome?

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 706-710 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasser Ali Kamal ◽  
Ahmed Hassanein
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Fast Track ◽  
Enhanced Recovery ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Postoperative Outcome ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
Enhanced Recovery Protocol ◽  
Study Type

Abstract A best evidence topic was constructed according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether the application of an enhanced recovery protocol or pathway improves patient outcomes after cardiac surgery. A total of 3091 papers were found using the reported search. Finally, 12 papers represented the best available evidence to answer the clinical question. The authors, journal, date and country of publication, patient group studied, study type, relevant outcomes and results of these papers are tabulated. Six studies referred to enhanced recovery protocol as fast track (FT) and another 6 studies referred to it as enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS). Significant differences from conventional care were reported for time to extubation or intubation time in 4 studies (3 FT, 1 ERAS), duration of intensive care unit stay in 6 studies (4 FT, 2 ERAS), length of hospital stay (LOS) in 8 studies (5 FT, 3 ERAS), cost in 5 studies (4 FT, 1 ERAS), pain scores in 2 studies (2 ERAS) and opioid use in 3 studies (3 ERAS). We conclude that FT or ERAS improve postoperative outcomes including length of stay and pain control, without increasing morbidity, mortality or readmission. However, there is a need for prospective studies and standardized protocols.

scholarly journals The Association between Implementation an Enhanced Recovery after Cesarean Pathway with Standardized Discharge Prescriptions and Opioid Use and Pain Experience after Cesarean Delivery

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer A. McCoy ◽  
Sarah Gutman ◽  
Rebecca F. Hamm ◽  
Sindhu K. Srinivas
Keyword(s):  
Cesarean Delivery ◽  
Pain Control ◽  
Enhanced Recovery ◽  
Median Number ◽  
Baseline Survey ◽  
Quality Improvement Initiative ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Hospital Patients

Objective This study was aimed to evaluate opioid use after cesarean delivery (CD) and to assess implementation of an enhanced recovery after CD (ERAS-CD) pathway and its association with inpatient and postdischarge pain control and opioid use. Study Design We conducted a baseline survey of women who underwent CD from January to March 2017 at a single, urban academic hospital. Patients were called 5 to 8 days after discharge and asked about their pain and postdischarge opioid use. An ERAS-CD pathway was implemented as a quality improvement initiative, including use of nonopioid analgesia and standardization of opioid discharge prescriptions to ≤25 tablets of oxycodone of 5 mg. From November to January 2019, a postimplementation survey was conducted to assess the association between this initiative and patients' pain control and postoperative opioid use, both inpatient and postdischarge. Results Data were obtained from 152 women preimplementation (PRE) and 137 women post-implementation (POST); complete survey data were obtained from 102 women PRE and 98 women POST. The median inpatient morphine milligram equivalents consumed per patient decreased significantly from 141 [range: 90–195] PRE to 114 [range: 45–168] POST (p = 0.002). On a 0- to 10-point scale, median patient-reported pain scores at discharge decreased significantly (PRE: 7 [range: 5–8] vs. POST 5 [range: 3–7], p < 0.001). The median number of pills consumed after discharge also decreased significantly (PRE: 25 [range: 16–30] vs. POST 17.5 [range: 4–25], p = 0.001). The number of pills consumed was significantly associated with number prescribed (p < 0.001). The median number of leftover pills and number of refills did not significantly differ between groups. Median patient-reported pain scores at the week after discharge were lower in the POST group (PRE: 4 [range: 2–6] vs. POST 3[range: 1–5], p = 0.03). Conclusion Implementing an ERAS-CD pathway was associated with a significant decrease in inpatient and postdischarge opioid consumption while improving pain control. Our data suggest that even fewer pills could be prescribed for some patients. Key Points

Stereotactic Electroencephalography Is Associated With Reduced Pain and Opioid Use When Compared with Subdural Grids: A Case Series

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan P Scoville ◽  
Evan Joyce ◽  
Joshua Hunsaker ◽  
Jared Reese ◽  
Herschel Wilde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Chart Review ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Retrospective Chart Review ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
Surgical Methods ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract BACKGROUND Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has been shown to decrease length of hospital stay and opioid use. OBJECTIVE To identify whether surgery for epilepsy mapping via MIS stereotactically placed electroencephalography (SEEG) electrodes decreased overall opioid use when compared with craniotomy for EEG grid placement (ECoG). METHODS Patients who underwent surgery for epilepsy mapping, either SEEG or ECoG, were identified through retrospective chart review from 2015 through 2018. The hospital stay was separated into specific time periods to distinguish opioid use immediately postoperatively, throughout the rest of the stay and at discharge. The total amount of opioids consumed during each period was calculated by transforming all types of opioids into their morphine equivalents (ME). Pain scores were also collected using a modification of the Clinically Aligned Pain Assessment (CAPA) scale. The 2 surgical groups were compared using appropriate statistical tests. RESULTS The study identified 43 patients who met the inclusion criteria: 36 underwent SEEG placement and 17 underwent craniotomy grid placement. There was a statistically significant difference in median opioid consumption per hospital stay between the ECoG and the SEEG placement groups, 307.8 vs 71.5 ME, respectively (P = .0011). There was also a significant difference in CAPA scales between the 2 groups (P = .0117). CONCLUSION Opioid use is significantly lower in patients who undergo MIS epilepsy mapping via SEEG compared with those who undergo the more invasive ECoG procedure. As part of efforts to decrease the overall opioid burden, these results should be considered by patients and surgeons when deciding on surgical methods.

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pathway for Cesarean Delivery: Effect on Opioid Use and Pain Scores [5K]

2019 ◽  
Vol 133 (1) ◽  
pp. 119S-119S ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily E. Fay ◽  
Carlos C. Delgado ◽  
Jane Hitti ◽  
Leah Savitsky ◽  
Elizabeth Mills ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cesarean Delivery ◽  
Enhanced Recovery ◽  
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Pain Scores

Preoperative opioid use is associated with increased risk of postoperative complications within a colorectal-enhanced recovery protocol

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taryn E. Hassinger ◽  
Elizabeth D. Krebs ◽  
Florence E. Turrentine ◽  
Robert H. Thiele ◽  
Bethany M. Sarosiek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Enhanced Recovery ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Enhanced Recovery Protocol

scholarly journals Addition of transversus abdominis plane block to patient controlled analgesia for laparoscopic high anterior resection improves analgesia, reduces opioid requirement and expedites recovery of bowel function

2014 ◽  
Vol 96 (8) ◽  
pp. 579-585 ◽  
Author(s):  
F Ris ◽  
JM Findlay ◽  
R Hompes ◽  
A Rashid ◽  
J Warwick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anterior Resection ◽  
Enhanced Recovery ◽  
Postoperative Pain Management ◽  
Bowel Function ◽  
Transversus Abdominis ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Patient Controlled Analgesia ◽  
Transversus Abdominis Plane ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
Intravenous Morphine

Introduction Opioid sparing in postoperative pain management appears key in colorectal enhanced recovery. Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks offer such an effect. This study aimed to quantify this effect on pain, opioid use and recovery of bowel function after laparoscopic high anterior resection. Methods This was a retrospective analysis of prospective data on 68 patients. Patients received an epidural (n=24), intravenous morphine patient controlled analgesia (PCA, n=22) or TAP blocks plus PCA (n=22) determined by anaesthetist preference. Outcome measures were numerical pain scores (0–3), cumulative intravenous morphine dose and time to recovery of bowel function (passage of flatus or stool). Results There were no differences in patient characteristics, complications or extraction site. The TAP block group had lower pain scores (0.7 vs 1.36, p<0.001) and morphine requirements (8mg vs 15mg, p=0.01) than the group receiving PCA alone at 12 hours and 24 hours. Earlier passage of flatus (2.0 vs 2.7 vs 3.4 days, p=0.002), stool (3.1 vs 4.1 vs 5.5 days, p=0.04) and earlier discharge (4 vs 5 vs 6 days, p=0.02) were also seen. Conclusions Use of TAP blocks was found to reduce pain and morphine use compared with PCA, expedite recovery of bowel function compared with PCA and epidural, and expedite hospital discharge compared with epidural.

PD18-06 DECREASING LENGTH OF HOSPITAL STAY FOLLOWING RADICAL CYSTECTOMY USING MULTIMODAL ENHANCED RECOVERY PROTOCOL

2014 ◽  
Vol 191 (4S) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hooman Djaladat ◽  
Hamed Ahmadi ◽  
Gus Miranda ◽  
Anne Schuckman ◽  
Siamak Daneshmand
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Radical Cystectomy ◽  
Enhanced Recovery ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Enhanced Recovery Protocol

Fast-Track Recovery in Noncoronary Cardiac Surgery Patients

2005 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fevzi Toraman ◽  
Serdar Evrenkaya ◽  
Murat Yuce ◽  
Onur G�ksel ◽  
Hasan Karabulut ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Blood Cell ◽  
Blood Cells ◽  
Fast Track ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Red Blood Cell Transfusion ◽  
Safety And Efficacy ◽  
Icu Stay ◽  
Delayed Extubation ◽  
Fast Track Recovery

Objective: Fast-track recovery protocols result in shorter hospital stays and decreased costs in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. However, data based on an objective scoring system are lacking for the impact of these protocols on patients undergoing cardiac surgery other than isolated CABG. Methods: Between March 1999 and March 2003, 299 consecutive patients who underwent open cardiac surgery other than isolated CABG were analyzed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of fast-track recovery. The parameters evaluated as predictors of mortality, ie, delayed extubation (>360 minutes), intensive care unit (ICU) discharge (>24 hours), increased length of hospital stay (>5 days), and red blood cell transfusion, were determined by regression analysis. Standard perioperative data were collected prospectively for every patient. Results: Seventy-two percent of the patients were extubated within 6 hours, 87% were discharged from the ICU within 24 hours, and 60% were discharged from the hospital within 5 days. No red blood cells were transfused in 67% of the patients. There were no predictors of mortality. The predictors of delayed extubation were preoperative congestive heart failure (P = .005; odds ratio [OR], 4.5; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.6-12.6) and peripheral vascular disease (P = .02; OR, 6; 95% CI, 1.9-19.4). Factors leading to increased ICU stay were diabetes (P = .05; OR, 3.6; 95% CI, 1-12.6), emergent operation (P = .04; OR, 6.1; 95% CI, 1.1-33.2), red blood cell transfusion (P = .03; OR, 2.9; 95% CI, 1.1-7.8), chest tube drainage >1000 mL (P = .03; OR, 3.4; 95% CI, 1.1-10.2). The predictors of increased length of hospital stay were ICU stay >24 hours (P = .001; OR, 5.9; 95% CI, 2-17), EuroSCORE >5 (P = .05; OR, 1.8; 95% CI, 1-3.2), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (P = .003; OR, 3.7; 95% CI, 1.5-8.7). Predictive factors for transfusion of red blood cells were diabetes (P = .04; OR, 2.9; 95% CI, 1.1-8.1), delayed extubation (P = .02; OR, 2.7; 95% CI, 1.4-5.1), increased ICU stay (P = .04; OR, 2.6; 95% CI, 1-6.4), and chest tube drainage >1000 mL (P = .001; OR, 4.3; 95% CI, 2-9.3). Conclusions: This study confirms the safety and efficacy of the fast-track recovery protocol in patients undergoing open cardiac surgery other than isolated CABG.

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