A new review looks at Enhanced Recovery after Surgery, or ERAS, for people getting kidney or liver transplants. ERAS is a set of steps doctors and nurses use to help patients heal better and faster. The review finds that using these steps can make recovery smoother.
The review describes how hospitals can put ERAS plans into action. It gives examples from Newcastle and current national guidance. These plans include things like managing pain well, helping patients move early, and giving the right fluids.
The goal is to help patients feel better sooner and leave the hospital earlier. While the review does not give specific numbers, it shows that ERAS is a helpful approach. It provides a model for other hospitals to follow.
This information is useful for doctors and nurses who care for transplant patients. By using ERAS, they can support healing and make the process less stressful. The review encourages using these proven steps in everyday care.