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P.233 Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol for Scheduled Spine Surgery

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 January 2022

J Smith-Forrester
Affiliation:
(Halifax)*
R Greene
Affiliation:
(Halifax)
S Christie
Affiliation:
(Halifax)
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Abstract

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Background: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocols improve post-surgical outcomes through decreased length of hospital stay, reduced readmission rates, decreased post-operative pain, and greater patient satisfaction. ERAS also has significant benefits to the healthcare system through reduced cost of post-operative care. While ERAS protocols are well established in many surgical fields, a complete guideline for spine surgery is lacking. Early ERAS studies in spine surgery suggest up to a 50% reduction in length of stay (LOS) and decreased cost of care. Methods: Primary literature review followed by multidisciplinary critical appraisal for optimization and redesign of our current system of care for scheduled spine surgery (SSS), including patient experience and team logistics from initial consultation through post-operative care and follow up. Results: An evidence-based guideline, optimizing pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases of care was developed. Specific focus catered to pre-operative education and patient barriers to discharge. Further improvements in pre-admission patient goal setting, introduction of a patient care “passport”, post-operative reduction in narcotic administration, and increased same day post-operative mobilization were means to reduce LOS. Conclusions: A spine ERAS pathway was developed, allowing our care program to better facilitate patient recovery after SSS. Future work will aim to determine economic impact of the pathway.

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Poster Presentations
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© The Author(s), 2021. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation