ERAS Cuts Postoperative Delirium in Surgical Patients

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programs significantly lower the incidence of postoperative delirium.

  • Overall incidence of delirium dropped by 62% (RR = 0.38).
  • First-day delirium occurrence reduced by 80% (RR = 0.20).
  • Hospital stays shortened by an average of 4.6 days (MD = -4.61).

Implementing ERAS can lead to faster recovery and fewer complications.

  • Patients experienced quicker ambulation (MD = -1.53) and improved cognitive scores (MD = 1.95).

Journal Article by Chen Y, Deng X (…) Li G et 2 al. in Ann Surg Treat Res

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