Improved analgesia and reduced post-operative nausea and vomiting after implementation of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathway for total mastectomy.

Catherine ChiuPedram AleshiLaura J EssermanChristina Inglis-ArkellEdward YapElizabeth L WhitlockMonica W Harbell

Published in: BMC anesthesiology (2018)

Implementation of an ERAS pathway for total skin-sparing mastectomy with reconstruction that incorporates regional anesthesia is feasible in a 23-h-stay hospital. Patients in the ERAS pathway had improved post-operative analgesia and reduced post-operative nausea and vomiting.

Keyphrases

healthcare
end stage renal disease
primary care
pain management
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
quality improvement
ultrasound guided
peritoneal dialysis
breast reconstruction
emergency department
postoperative pain
patient reported outcomes
robot assisted
electronic health record