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Framework, component, and implementation of enhanced recovery pathways.

Chao-Ying Kowa¹, Zhaosheng Jin², Tong J Gan³

¹Department of Anaesthesia, Whittington Hospital, Magdala Ave, London, N19 5NF, UK.

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Enhanced recovery pathways (ERPs) improve perioperative care. This review covers ERP principles, implementation, and special considerations like frail patients and COVID-19 surgery.

Keywords:

COVID-19 Enhanced recovery after surgery Frailty Perioperative care

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Area of Science:

Perioperative Medicine
Surgical Care Improvement
Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

Enhanced Recovery Pathways (ERPs) represent a significant shift in perioperative care.
ERPs integrate multidisciplinary, evidence-based protocols to optimize patient outcomes.
Widespread adoption across surgical specialties demonstrates their general efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the core principles, components, and implementation strategies of ERPs.
To highlight recent advancements and evolving practices within ERPs.
To address the application of ERPs in complex or unique surgical scenarios.

Main Methods:

Narrative review methodology.
Synthesis of existing literature on ERPs.
Focus on recent developments and special case applications.

Main Results:

ERPs are established as a cornerstone of modern perioperative management.
Successful implementation requires multidisciplinary collaboration and adherence to evidence-based guidelines.
Adaptations of ERPs are necessary for specific patient populations and situations.

Conclusions:

ERPs offer substantial benefits in enhancing patient recovery and surgical outcomes.
Continued research and adaptation are crucial for optimizing ERPs in diverse clinical settings.
Special considerations for frail patients, emergency surgery, and COVID-19 patients are essential for comprehensive ERP application.