Enhanced Recovery in Orthopedic Surgery, 1st ed. 2019
Enhanced Recovery Series, Vol. 2

Coordinators: Wainwright Tom, Middleton Robert

Language: English
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180 p. · 20.3x12.7 cm · Hardback
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This manual will outline and define the use of enhanced recovery pathways within orthopedic settings. The text will provide evidence and examples through case-studies which illustrate how enhanced recovery pathways lead to a reduced length of hospital stay and complications, along with a faster return to normality.
Overview and key elements of ER care
Introduction to enhanced recovery for hip and knee replacement
Pre-operative management
Intra-operative management
Post-operative management
Post-discharge management
Enhanced recovery for other orthopaedic procedures
Setting up an enhanced recovery program
Data collection and audit
Sustaining an enhanced recovery program

Tom Wainwright and Robert Middleton, Orthopaedic Department, The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, and Centre of Postgraduate Medical Research and Education, Bournemouth University, UK

Examples and case studies of enhanced recovery pathways and practical tips will be provided, along with summary tables, flow charts, and illustrations Chapters on how to set up an enhanced recovery pathway will explore basic quality improvement concepts, and explore barriers and challenges that inevitably arise at implementation Part of the Enhanced Recovery Series