Thoracic epidural-based Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathway for Nuss repair of pectus excavatum shortened length of stay and decreased rescue intravenous opiate use.

Shannon L CrammCasey LuckhurstAlexandra GallsNicole PietrantonioDaniel P DoodyDaniel P RyanPeter T Masiakos

Published in: Pediatric surgery international (2021)

Pain scores, ED visits, and readmissions did not change with ERAS (p > 0.05). Implementation of a thoracic epidural-based ERAS following NRPE was associated with decreased HLOS and need for any rescue intravenous opiates without a change in pain scores, ED visits, or readmission.

Keyphrases

spinal cord
neuropathic pain
chronic pain
emergency department
pain management
high dose
spinal cord injury
primary care
healthcare
quality improvement
low dose