Key result
A fast-track recovery program reduced postoperative medical complications (16% vs 36%, p=0.039) and the need for mechanical ventilation (6.1% vs 32%, p=0.002) compared to traditional care.
Why the study?
Does a fast-track recovery program improve postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing elective open infrarenal aneurysm repair?
RCT (n=101)
prospective randomization
No
Does a fast-track recovery program improve postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing elective open infrarenal aneurysm repair?
Absolute Event Rate: 16% vs 36%
p-value: p=0.039
A fast-track recovery program for elective open infrarenal aneurysm repair significantly reduces postoperative medical complications and hospital length of stay compared to traditional care.
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Supports fast-track recovery in elective open AAA repair; extends ERAS benefits to major vascular surgery.
Muehling et al. (2009) conducted an RCT in elective open infrarenal aneurysm repair (n=101). Fast-track patient care program vs. Traditional patient care was evaluated on postoperative medical complications (p=0.039). A fast-track recovery program reduced postoperative medical complications (16% vs 36%, p=0.039) and the need for mechanical ventilation (6.1% vs 32%, p=0.002) compared to traditional care.
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