Why the study?
Enhanced recovery protocols are gaining traction in pediatric scoliosis surgery to improve safety and efficiency, but a review of their foundational history and major components was needed.
Do enhanced recovery protocols improve outcomes such as length of stay and cost in pediatric scoliosis surgery?
Do enhanced recovery protocols improve outcomes such as length of stay and cost in pediatric scoliosis surgery?
Enhanced recovery protocols in pediatric scoliosis surgery can safely reduce length of stay and healthcare costs without increasing complications or readmissions.
ERPs merit evaluation in pediatric scoliosis surgery; leaves open need for standardized protocols and prospective trials.
With the goal of safety and efficiency in health care delivery, enhanced recovery protocols (ERPs) continue to gain traction throughout various surgical disciplines, including in pediatric scoliosis surgery. The growing body of literature reporting decreased length of stay and cost with no change in readmissions or complications has brought these protocols to the forefront. The key components of ERPs include preoperative patient counseling, perioperative pain management, and early patient mobilization. In this review, the authors aim to describe the foundational history and major components of ERPs following pediatric spine deformity surgery. [Orthopedics. 2020;43(5):e338-e344.].
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Song et al. (2020) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: