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Enhanced recovery after cesarean delivery
1Department of Anesthesia, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA.
F1000Research
|May 18, 2018
Summary
Enhanced recovery after surgery protocols, initially for colorectal procedures, are now beneficial for cesarean delivery patients. This review details key perioperative interventions for optimizing recovery in this population.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Surgical Recovery Science
Background:
- Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is a multimodal perioperative care pathway.
- ERAS protocols have demonstrated success in various surgical fields, including colorectal surgery.
- Increasing interest exists in applying ERAS principles to obstetric surgery, specifically cesarean delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and highlight essential perioperative interventions for an enhanced recovery after surgery protocol tailored to cesarean delivery.
- To provide a framework for implementing ERAS in obstetric patients undergoing cesarean delivery.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of enhanced recovery after surgery protocols and their application in cesarean delivery.
- Identification and synthesis of key perioperative interventions relevant to obstetric surgical care.
Main Results:
- ERAS protocols can be effectively adapted for cesarean delivery.
- Specific perioperative interventions are crucial for successful implementation.
Conclusions:
- Enhanced recovery after surgery offers a promising approach to improve outcomes for women undergoing cesarean delivery.
- Adoption of standardized ERAS protocols can enhance patient recovery and reduce complications.
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