ERAS and Post-Operative Protocols Following Head and Neck Surgery
Patient Management Perspectives in Otolaryngology
Background: ERAS protocols were initially created for patients undergoing colorectal surgery. Implementation of comprehensive perioperative care pathways for these patients resulted in a variety of benefits including decreased hospital length of stay, a reduction in surgical complications and associated decreased costs of care. ERAS protocols are also now established targeting other surgical patient populations and most recently Otolaryngology surgical patient ERAS pathways are under development.
Objectives: After completion of this activity the learner should understand the benefits of ERAS protocols and some components that might comprise an ERAS protocol for head and neck cancer patients.
Credits
CME:1.5, MOC:1.5
Description
Course Authors:
James Kenneth Byrd, MD, faculty for this accredited education activity serves as an expert witness for YCR Law Firm.
Gina D. Jefferson, MD, MPH, FACS, faculty for this accredited education activity has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Brian J. Boyce, MD, faculty for this accredited education activity has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
CME Planners:
Jeffrey P. Simons, MD, MMM, CME planner and AAO-HNSF Coordinator for Education has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Robert P. Oliveri, CAE, CME planner and AAO-HNSF staff member has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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