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Examining Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (Eras) Protocol Compliance, Joseph Vecore, Jonathon Baich, Linda Mcdonald
Examining Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (Eras) Protocol Compliance, Joseph Vecore, Jonathon Baich, Linda Mcdonald
Conference Presentation Abstracts
Background: The development of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols have allowed for improved patient outcomes by utilizing a multimodal approach. The use of ERAS for surgical procedures reduces perioperative complications that could lead to increased morbidity, mortality, and length of stay. Additionally, by utilizing a multimodal approach, ERAS protocols help limit opioid use during the perioperative period. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to examine the rate of compliance to the ERAS protocol during colorectal surgery at Beaumont Hospital- Royal Oak. The different levels of compliance were evaluated for their effects on the following patient outcomes: opioid …
Creation And Implementation Of An Intraoperative Lidocaine Infusion Protocol For Gastric Surgery, Kayla Donnay, Eric Howard, Lindsey Krueger, Linda Mcdonald, Kyle Nelson
Creation And Implementation Of An Intraoperative Lidocaine Infusion Protocol For Gastric Surgery, Kayla Donnay, Eric Howard, Lindsey Krueger, Linda Mcdonald, Kyle Nelson
Conference Presentation Abstracts
Background: The recent opioid epidemic in the United States has damaged the country’s public health system and led to devastating patient outcomes. Healthcare providers are responsible to do their part in reducing these negative consequences. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to develop and implement an evidence-based protocol for an intraoperative lidocaine infusion during gastric surgery. The project consisted of five parts: (1) development of an evidenced-based Intraoperative Lidocaine Infusion Protocol, (2) education of the anesthesia team, (3) collection of baseline data, (4) implementation of the Intraoperative Lidocaine Infusion Protocol and (5) evaluation of the results. Method: Baseline …