Table 2.
ERAS society guidelines
| Postoperative elements | Periods | |
|---|---|---|
| Phase I | Phase II | |
| Early mobilization | 1 POD | On the day |
| Early intake of oral fluids and solids | On the day ±ice cream |
On the day +ice cream |
| Early removal of urinary catheters and intravenous fluids | 1 POD | On the day |
| Use of chewing gums and laxatives and peripheral opioid-blocking agents (when using opioids) | No | No |
| Intake of protein and energy-rich nutritional supplements | Diet | Diet |
| Multimodal approach to control opioid-sparing pain control | Yes | Yes |
| Multimodal approach to control nausea and vomiting | Yes | Yes |
| Prepare for early discharge | Yes | Yes |
| Audit of outcomes and process in multiprofessional, multidisciplinary team on a regular basis | Doctor and Nursing staffs | Yes |
Abbreviations: ERAS, enhanced recovery after surgery; POD, postoperative day.