Enhanced recovery after surgery guidelines in mitral valve surgeries, questionnaire

Aim Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is not a fixed protocol; it is a new way of working. A questionnaire was done to measure the extent of doctor knowledge about ERAS protocols in mitral valve surgeries. The study aimed to assess the knowledge of doctors of ERAS guidelines in cardiac surgeries using the questionnaire grading system. Settings and design This cross-sectional study was carried out at the Cairo University Hospitals and the National Heart Institute, Egypt. Patients and methods A questionnaire was sent online to a random sample of anesthesiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, and intensive care physicians. The random sample was taken using a random list. The questionnaire consists of a number of questions that the doctor has to answer in a set format. Results The most of answers were positive for the correct answer (protocol) and showed clearly that the doctor in the three different specialties knows about ERAS protocol in cardiac surgeries (mitral valve surgeries). Conclusions The ERAS protocols have been associated with a reduction in overall complications and length of stay of up to 50% compared with conventional perioperative patient management. This thesis clarifies that the three different groups of doctors have good knowledge of ERAS protocols, but the protocols have not been applied.