Best practice & research. Clinical anaesthesiology
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Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol · Dec 2021
ReviewEnhanced recovery after surgery: Current status and future progress.
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways were first introduced almost a quarter of a century ago and represent a paradigm shift in perioperative care that reduced postoperative complications and hospital length of stay, improved postoperative quality of life, and reduced overall healthcare costs. Gradual recognition of the generalizability of the interventions and transferable improvements in postoperative outcomes, led them to become standard of care for several surgical procedures. In this article, we critically review the current status of ERAS pathways, address related controversies, and propose measures for future progress.
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Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol · Dec 2021
ReviewApplication of perioperative hemodynamics today and potentials for tomorrow.
Hemodynamic (HD) monitoring remains integral to the assessment and management of perioperative and critical care patients. This review article seeks to provide an update on the different types of flow-guided HD monitoring technologies available, highlight their limitations, and review the therapies associated with the application of these technologies. Additionally, we will also comment on the expanding roles of HD monitoring in the future.