Keywords

cardiac surgery, enhanced recovery after surgery, ERAS, implementation, quality improvement

Authors

1. McConnell, Gina BSN, RN, CCRN
2. Woltz, Patricia PhD, RN
3. Bradford, William T. MD
4. Ledford, J. Erin PharmD, BCPS-AQ CARDIOLOGY, BCCCP
5. Williams, Judson B. MD, MSH

Abstract

Abstract: This article details the obstacles of implementing a cardiac-specific enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program in a 919-bed not-for-profit community-based health system and the benefits of ERAS programs for different patient populations.