An implementation manual for an interprofessional enhanced recovery after surgery protocol in cardiac surgery following international established frameworks

• DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2024.1392881
• Publication Date: 2024-07-22T04:40:06Z
• Authors: M. E. Schmid; L. Dolata; H. König; S. Stock; S. G. R. Klotz; E. Girdauskas
• Keywords: ddc:610; implementation science; perioperative care; implementation manual; minimally invasive heart surgery; Cardiovascular Medicine; 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; enhanced recovery after surgery; RC666-701; Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system; cardiac surgical procedures

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols represent a paradigm shift in perioperative care, aim to optimize patient outcomes and accelerate recovery. This manual presents findings from implementing the INCREASE study, bicentric prospective randomized controlled trial focusing on ERAS minimally invasive heart valve surgery.