Table 1.

Requirements of ERAS® Society guidelines

ERAS guidelines target specific surgical procedures or a group of similar surgical procedures

ERAS guidelines are multidisciplinary and multiprofessional

ERAS guidelines should be developed by individuals from different health settings and different professions, with consideration for patient involvement

ERAS guidelines are holistic and should address elements of preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care

ERAS guidelines address multiple patient outcomes

ERAS guidelines require endorsement from ERAS® Society leadership

Creation of ERAS guidelines should follow ERAS® Society methods

ERAS guidelines should be presented, when possible, using ERAS formatting, including an ERAS diagram

ERAS guidelines should be created with a plan for implementation, audit and evaluation