Why ERAS?

Created: October 01, 2023

Last Updated: January 26, 2024

Contributor(s):

ERAS Cardiac Society Board Members

Editor(s):

Cheryl Crisafi MSN RN CNL

Amanda Rea DNP CRNP AGACNP-BC CCRN CMC CSC E-AEC

Gina McConnell RN BSN CCRN

Shannon Crotwell RN BSN CCRN

Vicki Morton DNP MSN AGNP-BC

Alexander Gregory MD FRCPC

Summary

Why is ERAS important? See what members of ERAS Cardiac believe in this series of short videos.

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is an interdisciplinary approach to optimize patients across the phase-of-care spectrum to improve recovery after cardiac surgery.

Enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery focuses on:

  • Standardizing evidence-based practice
  • Involvement of the whole healthcare team
  • Patient engagement & experience
  • Reduced complications
  • Improved patient outcomes
  • Cost-effective health care

Watch the videos below as members of the ERAS Cardiac Society describe their perspectives and experiences on why ERAS is important.

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ERAS Cardiac VTC Disclaimer:

The VTC, and all included content, is intended to inform ERAS Cardiac Members in a multitude of topics related to enhanced recovery. The information included has been provided by other enhanced recovery experts and should be used for educational purposes only. It is not intended to describe, recommend, or suggest any specific medical practice or intervention, nor should it be considered as formal medical advice or consultation. The ERAS Cardiac Society cannot guarantee that the information on the VTC is accurate or complete in every respect. Therefore, ERAS Cardiac Society is not responsible for any errors or omissions in the content, or medical results that occur with the application of the information obtained while using the VTC. All healthcare professionals should continue to use sound clinical judgment and prescribe therapies based on the best medical knowledge at their disposal.

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Educational Materials

Why ERAS?
Watch as members of the ERAS Cardiac Society describe why they believe ERAS is important for patient care and recovery. This video is focused on ERAS in general.
Why ERAS? : For Healthcare Teams
Watch as members of the ERAS Cardiac Society describe why they believe ERAS is important for patient care and recovery. This video is focused on ERAS from the healthcare team perspective.
Why ERAS? : For Patients
Watch as members of the ERAS Cardiac Society describe why they believe ERAS is important for patient care and recovery. This video is focused on ERAS from the healthcare team perspective.

References:

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  2. Noss C, Prusinkiewicz C, Nelson G, Patel PA, Augoustides JG, Gregory AJ. Enhanced Recovery for Cardiac Surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2018 Dec;32(6):2760-2770. doi: 10.1053/j.jvca.2018.01.045. Epub 2018 Jan 31. PMID: 29503121.
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