Background Within an enhanced recovery pathway (ERP), the approach to treating pain
should be multifaceted and the goal should be to deliver “optimal analgesia,” which we …

Background Within an enhanced recovery pathway (ERP), the approach to treating pain
should be multifaceted and the goal should be to deliver “optimal analgesia”, which we …

“Enhanced recovery” in the context of a surgical patient is both a plan and a goal at the
same time. The goal is faster convalescence after surgery with positive outcomes and no …

Anesthesiologists play a pivotal role in facilitating recovery of patients undergoing colorectal
surgery, as many Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) elements are under their direct …

Abstract Introduction: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) protocols are the
cornerstone of improved recovery after colorectal surgery. Their implementation leads to …

The effective relief of pain is of the utmost importance to anyone treating patients undergoing
surgery. Pain relief has significant physiological benefits; hence, monitoring of pain relief is …

Pain control is an integral part of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) protocols for
colorectal surgery. While opioid therapy remains the mainstay of therapy for postsurgical …

Background Enhanced recovery (ER) and fast-track protocols were initially implemented in
the perioperative management of the surgical patient over 20 years ago. These …

Objective: To determine the cost-effectiveness of enhanced recovery pathways (ERPs)
versus conventional care for patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery. Background …

Method/Results: Medline, PubMed, and EMBASE databases were searched for relevant
studies between January 1966 and February 2016. All randomized controlled trials …