Is enhanced recovery after surgery feasible, effective and well tolerated in emergency surgery and ICU?

ERAS may be feasible after emergency surgery and in the ICU in an interdisciplinary approach. Patient-centered effectiveness may be expected even when active patient engagement is not feasible as in mechanically ventilated patients. With special regard to patients with organ failure effectiveness and safety have to be elucidated. Therefore, implementation should weigh potential risks and benefits carefully.