Table 1.

Colorectal Protocol for the AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Surgical Care and Recovery - Surgical Components

Component
Preoperative
Patient education
Immediate preoperative
Bowel preparation
Preoperative (home) bathing
Preoperative VTE chemoprophylaxis
Intraoperative
Skin preparation
Surgical technique (laparoscopic vs. open)
Minimize drains
Postoperative
Early mobilization
Early alimentation
Early urinary bladder catheter removal
Early IV fluid discontinuation
Postoperative VTE prophylaxis
Glucose management

VTE, venous thromboembolic event