The use of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) principles in Scottish orthopaedic units – an implementation and follow-up at 1 year, 2010-2011: a report from the Musculoskeletal Audit, Scotland | Orthopaedics Horizon Scanning (Hips and Knees)

The use of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) principles in Scottish orthopaedic units – an implementation and follow-up at 1 year, 2010-2011: a report from the Musculoskeletal Audit, Scotland

Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery 2012, Oct 16 [epub ahead of print]

Date of publication: October 2012

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: Looks at the use of ERAS programmes for lower limb arthroplasty patients, and at the resulting clinical benefits to patients and reduced length of hospital stay.

Length of publication: 8 pages

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Acknowledgement: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery

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