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ERAS Case Study

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Soffin et al.7 suggests implementing fast-track or ERAS, which stands for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, pathways into the perioperative management of patients following THAs. This case-control study states that ERAS pathways have already been implemented into many other surgical subspecialties and the benefits include: improved patient outcomes, reduced length of hospital stay and cost savings without an increase in morbidity and mortality. ERAS pathways have one goal: to accomplish quick recovery following surgical procedures while also improving patient outcomes.7 Focusing in on early mobilization, defined as patients ambulating within 24 hours of surgery, a meta-analysis study was performed. The results showed significant decreases …show more content…

Husted et al.10 studied the combination of short-duration pharmacological prophylaxis with early mobilization in a fast-track set-up to determine whether or not increased and earlier mobilization would reduce the risk of deep venous thrombosis (DVT). This study examined 1,977 patients with primary THA, TKA or bilateral simultaneous TKA (BSTKA) through a four year period.10 For two years, patients began early mobilization variably late on the day of surgery; however, in the

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