Guideline for the Implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery

he new AORN "Guideline for the implementation of enhanced recovery after surgery" was published on eGuidelines+ in November 2024.The guideline provides recommendations on implementing and practicing enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols-the overarching principles of which can be safely applied to most patient populations.The guideline highlights that implementing an ERAS program can lead to a reduction in patient complications, faster patient recovery time, and shorter hospital stays. 1 "This guideline will help perioperative teams implement ERAS programs to enhance their patients' physiological and psychological condition before, during, and after surgery," lead author Lisa Spruce, DNP, RN, CNS-CP, CNOR,