
The ERAS® Society Handbook for Obstetrics & Gynecology
- 1st Edition - June 8, 2022
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editors: Gregg Nelson, Pedro T. Ramirez, Sean C. Dowdy, R. Douglas Wilson, Michael J. Scott
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 2 0 8 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 8 2 5 - 1
The ERAS® Society Handbook for Obstetrics & Gynecology covers all aspects of enhanced recovery care for disciplines of general gynecology, gynecologic oncology, urogyneco… Read more

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Request a sales quoteThe ERAS® Society Handbook for Obstetrics & Gynecology covers all aspects of enhanced recovery care for disciplines of general gynecology, gynecologic oncology, urogynecology and obstetrical surgery. Written by renowned experts in the field, chapters discuss foundational knowledge on ERAS and provide specific worked examples, ERAS order sets, and practical implementation tools. This book is an indispensable resource to researchers interested in ERAS, but it is also ideal for anesthesiologists, gynecologists and obstetricians interested in initiating an ERAS program.
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is a global surgical quality improvement initiative that originated in colorectal surgery and has now spread to numerous other disciplines, including gynecology (benign and malignant) and obstetrics (caesarean delivery). ERAS is associated with improvements in clinical outcomes (reduction in length of hospital stay, complications, readmissions), cost savings for the healthcare system, and patient satisfaction, hence the addition of this comprehensive resource on the topics is a welcomed addition to the available literature.
- Covers all aspects of enhanced recovery care for the disciplines of general gynecology, gynecologic oncology and obstetrical surgery
- Enables gynecologists and obstetricians to realize improvements in clinical outcomes for their patients by providing knowledge and practical tools for implementation of the ERAS program
- Discusses specific worked examples and provides practical implementation tools
General gynecologists, obstetricians, gynecologic oncologists, urogynecologists, anesthesiologists with interest in OBGYN surgery
- Cover
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- About the editors
- Foreword
- Preface
- Section I: Preoperative
- Chapter 1: Prehabilitation
- Abstract
- What is prehabilitation and why do we need it?
- Current status of prehabilitation programs
- Elements of prehabilitation
- Conclusions
- Summary points
- References
- Chapter 2: Preoperative optimization
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Preoperative optimization as part of enhanced recovery pathway
- Patient risk assessment
- Age and frailty
- Anemia
- COVID-19 status
- Psychological factors: Chronic pain and opioid tolerance
- Pulmonary and OSA
- Hypertension
- Cardiovascular: Atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease
- Diabetes
- Renal disease
- Anticoagulation: DOACs, warfarin, and antiplatelet therapy
- Antibiotics and allergy testing
- Decolonization
- Day of surgery routine medications
- Hydration and carbohydrate loading
- Conditions specific to GYN oncology
- Timeline for preoperative optimization
- Implementing a preoperative clinic into a health system
- Summary points
- References
- Chapter 3: Bowel preparation
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Definitions
- Discussion
- Summary points
- References
- Chapter 4: Preoperative fasting and carbohydrate loading
- Abstract
- Preoperative fasting
- Preoperative carbohydrate loading
- Immunonutrition
- Summary points
- References
- Section II: Intraoperative
- Chapter 5: Anesthetic protocol
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Obstetrics
- Central neuraxial block in obstetrics
- General anesthesia in obstetrics
- Gynecology
- Anesthetic protocol for major gynecology procedures
- Conclusions
- Summary points
- References
- Chapter 6: Surgical site infection prevention
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Terminology
- Antimicrobial prophylaxis
- Smoking cessation
- Skin and vaginal preparation
- Avoidance of hyperglycemia
- Wound interventions
- Nutritional status
- Conclusion
- Summary points
- References
- Chapter 7: Avoidance of drains and tubes
- Abstract
- Background
- Nasogastric tube
- Peritoneal drains
- Urinary catheter
- Cesarean section
- Subcutaneous drain/groin drain
- Pleural cavity drains
- Conclusion
- Summary points
- References
- Chapter 8: Maintenance of normothermia
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Physiology of thermoregulation
- Thermoregulation under different types of anesthesia
- The impact of hyperthermia
- The impact of hypothermia
- How to maintain normothermia
- Monitoring of body temperature
- Conclusions
- Summary points
- References
- Chapter 9: Fluid and hemodynamic therapy
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Fluids and enhanced recovery after surgery programs
- Surgical stress response
- Types of intravenous fluids
- Cardiac output monitoring
- Goal-directed fluid therapy
- Obstetrics
- Gynecology
- Conclusion
- Summary points
- References
- Chapter 10: Postoperative nausea and vomiting: A pragmatic program
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Prevention and risk stratification
- Standardized multimodal approach
- Pathways, pharmacology, and side effects
- Treatment
- Special considerations
- Summary
- Summary points
- References
- Section III: Postoperative
- Chapter 11: Postoperative opioid sparing analgesia
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Opioid use considerations
- Preoperative opioid use
- Postoperative local/regional analgesia
- Opioid-sparing multimodal approach
- Reducing discharge opioid prescriptions
- Pharmacogenomics
- Pain control after cesarean section
- Considerations in minimally invasive surgery
- Summary
- Summary points
- References
- Chapter 12: Impact of early oral intake
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Early oral intake paradigm as part of the ERAS multimodal process of care
- The impact of early oral intake
- Evidence in specific subspecialties
- Nutritional supplementation
- Future developments
- Conclusion
- Summary points
- References
- Chapter 13: Venous thromboembolic prophylaxis
- Abstract
- Preoperative anticoagulation
- Intraoperative prophylaxis
- Immediate postoperative prophylaxis
- Extended postoperative prophylaxis
- Special populations
- Summary points
- References
- Chapter 14: Early mobilization and impact on recovery
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Early mobilization
- Early mobilization in different ERAS pathways
- Early mobilization in gynecological surgery
- Barriers and facilitators to mobilization
- Role of physiotherapists
- Conclusion
- Summary points
- References
- Chapter 15: Patient reported outcomes (PROs): Considerations for implementation in your ERAS program
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Using PROs in clinical practice: Background and applicability to ERAS
- Planning PRO implementation: Basics for consideration
- Planning PRO implementation: Considering resource limitations and respondent burden
- Planning PRO implementation: Data interpretation and analysis
- PROs in the surgical literature
- Summary points
- References
- Section IV: ERAS implementation
- Chapter 16: Creating an ERAS team and order set
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Creating the ERAS team
- Creation of the order set
- Summary points
- References
- Chapter 17: Audit of compliance and clinical outcomes
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Designing a robust audit for compliance
- Assessing clinical outcomes
- Applications of compliance data to clinical research
- Reporting compliance for ERAS
- Conclusion
- Summary points
- References
- Section V: Discipline specific considerations and outcomes
- Chapter 18: Cesarean delivery
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Overview of ERAS and ERAC guidelines
- Care pathway elements
- Overview of published studies
- Summary
- Summary points
- Conflict of interest to declare
- References
- Chapter 19: Minimally invasive surgery
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Preoperative considerations
- Intraoperative considerations
- Postoperative considerations
- Minimally invasive bowel surgery for benign disease and ERAS
- ERAS outcomes in MIGS
- Summary points
- References
- Chapter 20: Gynecologic oncology
- Abstract
- Introduction
- A brief history of ERAS research in gynecologic oncology
- Patient considerations in gynecologic oncology
- Surgical considerations of gynecologic oncology
- Controversies and areas of uncertainty
- Summary points
- References
- Chapter 21: Urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery
- Abstract
- Introduction
- ERAS protocols in urogynecology
- Same-day discharge
- Geriatric factors: Frailty, functional, and cognitive status
- Perioperative pain management
- Persistent chronic pain
- Voiding dysfunction
- Vaginal packing
- Conclusion
- Summary points
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: June 8, 2022
- Imprint: Academic Press
- No. of pages: 368
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323912082
- eBook ISBN: 9780323918251
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Gregg Nelson
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Pedro T. Ramirez
SD
Sean C. Dowdy
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R. Douglas Wilson
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