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Pamela M Maxson1, Jenna K Lovely, Diane M Wrobleski
1Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. Maxson.pamela@mayo.edu
Abstract:
This is the third part of a three-part series describing how an enhanced recovery clinical pathway uses a multidisciplinary team to reduce postoperative stress and complications, improve recovery, and decrease hospital length of stay without affecting patient safety for patients undergoing colorectal surgery. Last month, multimodal analgesia and standardized postoperative nausea and vomiting prophylaxis were discussed. This part discusses fluids, diet, tubes and drains, and early mobilization.
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