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Ahn JJ, Martin LD, Low DK, Fernandez N, Cain MP, Merguerian PA. Enhanced recovery program in ambulatory pediatric urology: A quality improvement initiative. J Pediatr Urol 2024:S1477-5131(24)00244-4. [PMID: 38744612 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2024.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) was established in 2001 for adult patients undergoing complex procedures. ERAS in adult ambulatory surgery later followed with similar positive outcomes. For the pediatric population, ERAS implementation has shown promising results in complex surgeries such as bladder reconstruction. Its application in pediatric ambulatory surgery has only recently been reported. We hereby report a Quality Improvement initiative in implementing an Enhanced Recovery Protocol (ERP) for pediatric urology in an ambulatory surgery center. METHODS A project was launched to evaluate and implement enhanced recovery elements into an institutional Enhanced Recovery Protocol (ERP). These included reliance on peripheral nerve blocks for all inguinal and genital cases and reduction of opioids intraoperatively and postoperatively. Improvements were placed into a project plan broken into one preparation phase to collect baseline data and three implementation phases to enhance existing and implement new elements. The implementation phase went through iterative Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles for all sub-projects. Team countermeasures were based on available evidence. A consensus process was used to resolve disagreement. Monthly meetings were held to share real-time data, gather new feedback, and modify plans as needed. The primary outcome measures selected were percent intraoperative opioid use, percent opioid prescribing, mean PACU length of stay, and average number of opioid doses prescribed. Secondary outcome measures were mean maximum pain score in PACU, PACU rescue rate for PONV, and patient/family satisfaction scores. Post-implementation data for 18 months was included for evaluation. Statistical process control methodology was used. RESULTS The total number of participants was 3306: 561 (baseline), 220 (Phase 1) 356 (Phase 2) and 527 (Phase 3), 1642 (post-implementation). Intraoperative opioid use was eliminated in >99% of cases. Post-operative opioid prescribing was reduced from 30% to 15% of patients. The number of opioid doses was also reduced from an average of 7.6 to 6.1 doses. There was no change for the mean maximum pain score in the recovery room despite elimination of opioids. Patient/family satisfaction scores were high and sustained throughout the period of study (9.8/10). Balancing measures such as return to the operating room within 30 days and return to the emergency department within 7 days were unchanged. CONCLUSIONS This QI project demonstrated the feasibility of a pediatric enhanced recovery protocol in a urology ambulatory surgery setting. With implementation of this protocol, intraoperative opioid use was virtually eliminated, and opioid prescribing was reduced without affecting pain scores or post-operative complications.
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- Jennifer J Ahn
- Department of Urology, Seattle Children's Hospital/University of Washington School of Medicine, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital/University of Washington School of Medicine, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital/University of Washington School of Medicine, USA
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- Department of Urology, Seattle Children's Hospital/University of Washington School of Medicine, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Indiana University, Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Urology, Seattle Children's Hospital/University of Washington School of Medicine, USA
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Perez MN, Raval MV. Evolution of enhanced recovery for children undergoing elective intestinal surgery. Semin Pediatr Surg 2024; 33:151400. [PMID: 38608432 DOI: 10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2024.151400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Enhanced recovery protocols (ERP) have been widely adopted in adult populations, with over 30 years of experience demonstrating the effectiveness of these protocols in patients undergoing gastrointestinal (GI) surgery. In the last decade, ERPs have been applied to pediatric populations across multiple subspecialties. The objective of this manuscript is to explore the evolution of how ERPs have been implemented and adapted specifically for pediatric populations undergoing GI surgery, predominantly for inflammatory bowel disease. The reported findings reflect a thorough exploration of the literature, including initial surveys of practice/readiness assessments, consensus recommendations of expert panels, and data from a rapidly growing number of single center studies. These efforts have culminated in a national prospective, multicenter trial evaluating clinical and implementation outcomes for enhanced recovery in children undergoing GI surgery. In short, this historical and clinical review reflects on the evolution of ERPs in pediatric surgery and expounds upon the next steps needed to apply ERPs to future pediatric populations.
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- Mallory N Perez
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.
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Grabar C, Fligor J, Kanack M, Walsh J, Kim J, Vyas R. A Survey on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Elements in Cleft Palate Repair. Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2023; 60:1305-1312. [PMID: 35619553 DOI: 10.1177/10556656221103756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study aims to characterize current use, knowledge, and attitude toward ERAS protocols by academic craniofacial surgeons. Craniofacial surgeons were provided with electronic surveys. Electronic survey; Institutional tertiary surgeons. 102 cleft palate surgeons surveyed and 31 completed the survey (30.4%). None. Respondents rated their knowledge, use, and willingness to implement perioperative interventions modeled after adult ERAS protocols. Majority (67.7%) rated they were knowledgeable about ERAS. However, 61.3% "never use" a standardized protocol for cleft palate surgery. Only 3 ERAS elements are currently implemented by a majority of cleft surgeons: avoiding prolonged perioperative fasting (67.7%), using hypothermia prevention measures (74.2%), and minimizing use of opioids (62.5%). A large majority of respondents noted they never administer bolus (71.0%) or infusion (80.6%) dosing of tranexamic acid; most of these surgeons also indicated that administering tranexamic acid "would not be a valuable addition" (67.7% and 71.0%, respectively). Short-acting sedatives are used by 12.9% and by 16.1% of surgeons in all patients during extubation and postoperative recovery, respectively. By contrast, 22.6% never use such agents during extubation and 48.4% never use it during postoperative recovery. Overall, 67.7% of respondents replied that they would be willing to implement an ERAS protocol for cleft palate repair. Many respondents report using interventions compatible with an ERAS approach and the majority are willing to implement an ERAS protocol for cleft palate repair.
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- Christina Grabar
- School of Medicine, University of California Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of California Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of California Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
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- Pediatric Plastic Surgery, CHOC Children's, Orange, CA, USA
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- Pediatric Plastic Surgery, CHOC Children's, Orange, CA, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of California Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
- Pediatric Plastic Surgery, CHOC Children's, Orange, CA, USA
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Martin LD, Franz AM, Rampersad SE, Ojo B, Low DK, Martin LD, Hunyady AI, Flack SH, Geiduschek JM. Outcomes for 41 260 pediatric surgical patients with opioid-free anesthesia: One center's experience. Paediatr Anaesth 2023; 33:699-709. [PMID: 37300350 DOI: 10.1111/pan.14705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Opioid use is common and associated with side effects and risks. Consequently, analgesic strategies to reduce opioid utilization have been developed. Regional anesthesia and multimodal strategies are central tenets of enhanced recovery pathways and facilitate reduced perioperative opioid use. Opioid-free anesthesia (OFA) protocols eliminate all intraoperative opioids, reserving opioids for postoperative rescue treatment. Systematic reviews show variable results for OFA. METHODS In a series of Quality Improvement (QI) projects, multidisciplinary teams developed interventions to test and spread OFA first in our ambulatory surgery center (ASC) and then in our hospital. Outcome measures were tracked using statistical process control charts to increase the adoption of OFA. RESULTS Between January 1, 2016, and September 30, 2022, 19 872 of 28 574 ASC patients received OFA, increasing from 30% to 98%. Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) maximum pain score, opioid-rescue rate, and postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) treatment all decreased concomitantly. The use of OFA now represents our ambulatory standard practice. Over the same timeframe, the spread of this practice to our hospital led to 21 388 of 64 859 patients undergoing select procedures with OFA, increasing from 15% to 60%. Opioid rescue rate and PONV treatment in PACU decreased while hospital maximum pain scores and length of stay were stable. Two procedural examples with OFA benefits were identified. The use of OFA allowed relaxation of adenotonsillectomy admission criteria, resulting in 52 hospital patient days saved. Transition to OFA for laparoscopic appendectomy occurred concomitantly with a decrease in the mean hospital length of stay from 2.9 to 1.4 days, representing a savings of >500 hospital patient days/year. CONCLUSIONS These QI projects demonstrated that most pediatric ambulatory and select inpatient surgeries are amenable to OFA techniques which may reduce PONV without worsening pain.
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- Lynn D Martin
- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine and Pediatrics, Seattle Children's Hospital/University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital/University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital/University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital/University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital/University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital/University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital/University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital/University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital/University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Zhang H, Liu H, Zhang X, Zhao M, Guo D, Bai Y, Qi X, Shi H, Li D. Short-term outcomes of an enhanced recovery after surgery pathway for children with congenital scoliosis undergoing posterior spinal fusion: a case-control study of 70 patients. J Pediatr Orthop B 2023; Publish Ahead of Print:01202412-990000000-00129. [PMID: 37339529 DOI: 10.1097/bpb.0000000000001105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2023]
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Increasing evidence demonstrates the advantages of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol; however, few studies have evaluated ERAS in pediatric patients. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of ERAS in pediatric patients with congenital scoliosis. Seventy pediatric patients with congenital scoliosis underwent posterior hemivertebra resection and fusion with pedicle screws and were prospectively randomly assigned to the ERAS group (n = 35) and control group (n = 35). ERAS management comprised 15 elements including a shortened fasting time, optimized anesthesia protocol, and multimodal analgesia. The control group received traditional perioperative management. Clinical outcome was evaluated by hospital stay, surgery-related indicators, diet, pain scores, laboratory tests, and complications. The surgical outcome showed a similar correction rate in the ERAS group (84.0%) and control group (89.0%; P = 0.471). The mean fasting time was significantly shorter in the ERAS group than in the control group. Compared with the control group, the ERAS group had significantly shorter mean times to postoperative hospital stay, first anal exhaust and defecation, significantly lower mean pain scores in the first 2 days postoperatively (P < 0.05), and a significantly lower mean interleukin-6 concentration on postoperative day 1 (P < 0.001). The incidence of complications was similar in the ERAS group and control group (P > 0.05). The ERAS protocol is effective and safe for pediatric patients with congenital spinal deformity and may significantly improve the treatment efficacy compared with traditional perioperative management methods. Levels of Evidence: III.
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- Hanwen Zhang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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Lewit R, Phillips A, Camp L, Knaus M, Bright M, Mansfield S, Craner D, Harmon K, Hayes K, Holden K, Kelly E, St John B, Paton E, Gosain A. Providers' Perceptions Versus Practices Inform Pediatric Colorectal Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Implementation. J Surg Res 2023; 288:290-297. [PMID: 37058985 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.03.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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INTRODUCTION There are many barriers to the implementation of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathway. The aim of this study was to compare surgeon and anesthesia perceptions with current practices prior to the initiation of an ERAS protocol in pediatric colorectal patients and to use that information to inform ERAS implementation. METHODS This was a mixed method single institution study of barriers to implementation of an ERAS pathway at a free-standing children's hospital. Anesthesiologists and surgeons at a free-standing children's hospital were surveyed regarding current practices of ERAS components. A retrospective chart review was performed of 5- to 18-y-old patients undergoing colorectal procedures between 2013 and 2017, followed by the initiation of an ERAS pathway, and a prospective chart review for 18 mo postimplementation. RESULTS The response rate was 100% (n = 7) for surgeons and 60% (n = 9) for anesthesiologists. Preoperative nonopioid analgesics and regional anesthesia were rarely used. Intraoperatively, 54.7% of patients had a fluid balance of <10 cc/kg/h and normothermia was achieved in only 38.7%. Mechanical bowel prep was frequently utilized (48%). Median nil per os time was significantly longer than required at 12 h. Postoperatively, 42.9% of surgeons reported that patients could have clears on postoperative day zero, 28.6% on postoperative day one, and 28.6% after flatus. In reality, 53.3% of patients were started on clears after flatus, with a median time of 2 d. Most surgeons (85.7%) expected patients to get out of bed once awake from anesthesia; however, median time that patients were out of bed was postoperative day one. While most surgeons reported frequent use of acetaminophen and/or ketorolac, only 69.3% received any nonopioid analgesic postoperatively, with only 41.3% receiving two or more nonopioid analgesics. Nonopioid analgesia showed the highest rates of improvement from retrospective to prospective: preoperative use of analgesics increased from 5.3% to 41.2% (P < 0.0001), postoperative use of acetaminophen increased by 27.4% (P = 0.5), Toradol by 45.5% (P = 0.11), and gabapentin by 86.7% (P < 0.0001). Postoperative nausea/vomiting prophylaxis with >1 class of antiemetic increased from 8% to 47.1% (P < 0.001). The length of stay was unchanged (5.7 versus 4.4 d, P = 0.14). CONCLUSIONS For the successful implementation of an ERAS protocol, perceptions versus reality must be assessed to determine current practices and identify barriers to implementation.
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- Ruth Lewit
- Children's Foundation Research Institute, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Children's Foundation Research Institute, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Children's Foundation Research Institute, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Children's Foundation Research Institute, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Children's Foundation Research Institute, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Children's Foundation Research Institute, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Children's Foundation Research Institute, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Children's Foundation Research Institute, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Children's Foundation Research Institute, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Children's Foundation Research Institute, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Children's Foundation Research Institute, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Children's Foundation Research Institute, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Children's Foundation Research Institute, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Children's Foundation Research Institute, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee.
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Svetanoff WJ, Diefenbach K, Hall B, Craver A, Rutledge S, McManaway C, Eneli I, Tobias J, Michalsky MP. Utilization of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol for pediatric metabolic and bariatric surgery. J Pediatr Surg 2023; 58:695-701. [PMID: 36641311 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols for pediatric metabolic and bariatric surgery are limited. In 2018, an ERAS protocol for patients undergoing robotically assisted vertical sleeve gastrectomy (r-VSG) was instituted. This study's aim was to compare outcomes before and after ERAS initiation. METHODS A single institution retrospective review of patients undergoing r-VSG from July 2015 to July 2021 was performed. The multimodal ERAS protocol focused on limiting post-operative nausea and narcotic utilization. Subjects were categorized into non-ERAS (July 2015-July 2018) and ERAS (August 2018-July 2021) groups. In-hospital and 30-day outcomes were compared. RESULTS 110 subjects (94 females) with a median age of 17.6 years (range 12.5-22.0 years) were included (60 non-ERAS, 50 ERAS). Demographics were similar except for a higher proportion of females in the non-ERAS group (97% vs 72%, p < 0.001). A significant decrease in narcotic use (p < 0.001) and higher utilization of acetaminophen (p < 0.001) and ketorolac (p < 0.001) was observed in the ERAS group. Additionally, median time to oral intake, a proxy for postoperative nausea and vomiting [2:00 h (1:15, 2:30) vs. 3:22 h (2:03, 6:15), p < 0.001] and hospital length of stay (LOS) [1.25 days (1.14, 1.34) vs. 2.16 days (1.48, 2.42), p < 0.001] were shorter in the ERAS group. Eleven subjects (10%; ERAS = 5, non-ERAS = 6) experienced post-discharge dehydration, prompting readmission 8 times for 7 (6%) individuals. CONCLUSION Utilization of ERAS led to a significant decrease narcotic utilization, time to first oral intake, and hospital LOS with no change in adverse events following pediatric metabolic and bariatric surgery. Larger studies, including comparative analysis of health care utilization, should be carried out. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III. TYPE OF STUDY Treatment Study.
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- Wendy Jo Svetanoff
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, 43205, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, 43205, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, 43205, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, 43205, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, 43205, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, 43205, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, 43205, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, 43205, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, 43205, USA.
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Eakes AM, Purcell LN, Burkbauer L, McCauley CM, Mangat S, Lupa C, Akinkuotu AC, McLean SE, Phillips MR. The Effect of an Enhanced Recovery Protocol on Pediatric Colorectal Surgical Patient Outcomes at a Single Institution. Am Surg 2023:31348231161673. [PMID: 36912211 DOI: 10.1177/00031348231161673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Enhanced recovery protocols (ERP) have been associated with fewer postoperative complications in adult colorectal surgery patients, but there is a paucity of data on pediatric patients. Our aim is to describe the effect of an ERP, compared to conventional care, on pediatric colorectal surgical complications. MATERIALS AND METHODS We performed a single institution, retrospective cohort study (2014-2020) on pediatric (≤18 years old) colorectal surgery patients pre- and post-implementation of an ERP. Bivariate analysis and logistic regression were used to assess the effect of an ERP on return visits to the emergency room, reoperation, and readmission within 30-days. RESULTS There were 194 patients included in this study, with 54 in the control cohort and 140 in the ERP cohort. There was no significant difference in the age, BMI, primary diagnosis, or use of laparoscopic technique between the cohorts. The ERP cohort had a significantly shorter foley duration, postoperative stay, and had nerve blocks performed. After controlling for pertinent covariates, the ERP cohort experienced higher odds of reoperation within 30 days (OR 5.83, P = .04). There was no significant difference in the other outcomes analyzed. CONCLUSION In this study, there was no difference in the odds of overall complications, readmission or return to the ER within 30-days of surgery. However, although infrequent, there were higher odds of returns to the OR within 30 days. Future studies are needed to analyze how adherence to individual components may influence patient outcomes to ensure patient safety during ERP implementation.
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- Ali M Eakes
- School of Medicine, 214495University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, 214495University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, 214495University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, 214495University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, 214495University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, 214495University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, 214495University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, 214495University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, 214495University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Raval MV, Brockel MA, Kolaček S, Simpson KE, Spoede E, Starr KNP, Wulf KL. Key Strategies for Optimizing Pediatric Perioperative Nutrition-Insight from a Multidisciplinary Expert Panel. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15051270. [PMID: 36904269 PMCID: PMC10005187 DOI: 10.3390/nu15051270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Adequate nutrition is an essential factor in healing and immune support in pediatric patients undergoing surgery, but its importance in this setting is not consistently recognized. Standardized institutional nutrition protocols are rarely available, and some clinicians may be unaware of the importance of assessing and optimizing nutritional status. Moreover, some clinicians may be unaware of updated recommendations that call for limited perioperative fasting. Enhanced recovery protocols have been used in adult patients undergoing surgery to ensure consistent attention to nutrition and other support strategies in adult patients before and after surgery, and these are now under evaluation for use in pediatric patients as well. To support better adoption of ideal nutrition delivery, a multidisciplinary panel of experts in the fields of pediatric anesthesiology, surgery, gastroenterology, cardiology, nutrition, and research have gathered and reviewed current evidence and best practices to support nutrition goals in this setting.
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- Mehul V. Raval
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 225 E. Chicago Avenue, Box 63, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Children’s Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Referral Centre for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, University Children’s Hospital Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Pediatric Clinical Dietitian, Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27708, USA
- Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, NC 27705, USA
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- Abbott Nutrition, Abbott Laboratories, Columbus, OH 43219, USA
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Heiss K. Invited commentary on Vanderhoek S, et al.: Association of dysglycemia with post-operative outcomes in pediatric surgery. J Pediatr Surg 2023; 58:373-374. [PMID: 36384933 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Kurt Heiss
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, 6088 Millstone Run, Stone Mountain, GA 30087, United States.
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Association of dysglycemia with post-operative outcomes in pediatric surgery. J Pediatr Surg 2023; 58:365-372. [PMID: 36272814 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Perioperative dysglycemia is associated with adverse surgical outcomes in adults. We sought to determine the association between perioperative dysglycemia and 30-day adverse surgical events in pediatric patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery. METHODS We analyzed records from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Pediatric (ACS-NSQIP-P) database from 2016 to 2021 at two academic tertiary care hospitals. The primary outcomes were individual 30-day adverse events, composite serious adverse events, composite hospital acquired infections and composite morbidity. RESULTS A total of 5410 records were analyzed: the cohort was 52.6% male and 52.6% non-Hispanic White, and 1472 (27.2%) had dysglycemia. Children undergoing procedures in general surgery (48.4%), neurosurgery (25.4%), and orthopedic surgery (16.0%) had higher rates of dysglycemia compared to other surgical specialties. Patients with dysglycemia were more likely to have surgical site infection (4.3% dysglycemic vs. 3.1% normoglycemic, p = 0.028), cardiac arrest (2.6% vs. 0.1%, p < 0.001), and sepsis (3.7% vs. 1.3%, p < 0.001); more likely to undergo reoperation (11.3% vs. 5.8%, p < 0.001); and more likely to remain hospitalized after 30 days (33.0% vs. 6.1%, p < 0.001). After controlling for patient and case demographics, perioperative dysglycemia was associated with more composite serious adverse events (OR 1.85, 95% CI 1.49-2.29, p = 0.000), composite hospital acquired infections (OR 1.42, 95% CI 1.04-1.93, p = 0.026), and composite morbidity (OR 2.52, 95% CI 2.13-2.97, p = 0.000). CONCLUSIONS Perioperative dysglycemia in children undergoing non-cardiac surgery is associated with increased risk of adverse events and outcomes. Interventions that screen and normalize blood glucose in the perioperative period may mitigate risk and improve quality of care.
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Reppucci ML, Wehrli LA, Schletker J, Nolan MM, Rieck J, Fares S, Ketzer J, Rove K, Pena A, de la Torre L, Bischoff A. The effect of an enhanced recovery protocol in pediatric patients who undergo colostomy closure and Malone procedures. Pediatr Surg Int 2022; 38:1701-1707. [PMID: 36098796 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-022-05213-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Pediatric colorectal studies have shown enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols can safely improve outcomes. This study sought to determine the impact of an ERAS pathway on the outcomes of children with colorectal conditions who underwent colostomy closure or Malone procedure. METHODS A single-institution, retrospective cohort study of children who underwent colostomy closure or Malone procedure between 2016 and 2020 was performed. Differences in outcomes between pre-ERAS and ERAS cohorts were tested. A sub-analysis based on procedure type was performed. RESULTS There were 96 patients included: 22 prior to ERAS implementation and 74 after. Patients who underwent ERAS had shorter mean time (hours) to oral intake, mean days until regular diet, post-operative opioid volume, and median length of stay (p < 0.05). There was no difference in complication rates in the ERAS and pre-ERAS cohort (12.2 vs 9.1%, p = 0.99). Patients who underwent colostomy closure after ERAS had lower post-operative opioid use, but no differences were seen in those who underwent Malone. CONCLUSION Implementation of an ERAS protocol resulted in quicker time to oral intake, normal diet, and decreased opioid use without increasing complication rates. Differences seen based on procedure type may reflect that the effect of an ERAS protocol is procedure specific.
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- Marina L Reppucci
- International Center for Colorectal and Urogenital Care, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Anschutz Medical Campus, Children's Hospital Colorado, 13213 E 16th Ave, Box 323, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA
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- International Center for Colorectal and Urogenital Care, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Anschutz Medical Campus, Children's Hospital Colorado, 13213 E 16th Ave, Box 323, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA
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- International Center for Colorectal and Urogenital Care, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Anschutz Medical Campus, Children's Hospital Colorado, 13213 E 16th Ave, Box 323, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA
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- International Center for Colorectal and Urogenital Care, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Anschutz Medical Campus, Children's Hospital Colorado, 13213 E 16th Ave, Box 323, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA
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- Research in Outcomes in Children's Surgery, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Research in Outcomes in Children's Surgery, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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- International Center for Colorectal and Urogenital Care, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Anschutz Medical Campus, Children's Hospital Colorado, 13213 E 16th Ave, Box 323, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Urology, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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- International Center for Colorectal and Urogenital Care, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Anschutz Medical Campus, Children's Hospital Colorado, 13213 E 16th Ave, Box 323, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA
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- International Center for Colorectal and Urogenital Care, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Anschutz Medical Campus, Children's Hospital Colorado, 13213 E 16th Ave, Box 323, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA
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- International Center for Colorectal and Urogenital Care, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Anschutz Medical Campus, Children's Hospital Colorado, 13213 E 16th Ave, Box 323, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA.
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Martin LD, Chiem JL, Hansen EE, Low DK, Reece K, Casey C, Wingate CS, Bezzo LK, Merguerian PA, Parikh SR, Susarla SM, O'Reilly-Shah VN. Completion of an Enhanced Recovery Program in a Pediatric Ambulatory Surgery Center: A Quality Improvement Initiative. Anesth Analg 2022; 135:1271-1281. [PMID: 36384014 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000006256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) was first established in 2001 focusing on recovery from complex surgical procedures in adults and recently expanded to ambulatory surgery. The evidence for ERAS in children is limited. In 2018, recognized experts began developing needed pediatric evidence. Center-wide efforts involving all ambulatory surgical patients and procedures have not previously been described. METHODS A comprehensive assessment and gap analysis of ERAS elements in our ambulatory center identified 11 of 19 existing elements. The leadership committed to implementing an Enhanced Recovery Program (ERP) to improve existing elements and close as many remaining gaps as possible. A quality improvement (QI) team was launched to improve 5 existing ERP elements and to introduce 6 new elements (target 17/19 ERP elements). The project plan was broken into 1 preparation phase to collect baseline data and 3 implementation phases to enhance existing and implement new elements. Statistical process control methodology was used. Team countermeasures were based on available evidence. A consensus process was used to resolve disagreement. Monthly meetings were held to share real-time data, gather new feedback, and modify countermeasure plans as needed. The primary outcome measure selected was mean postanesthesia care unit (PACU) length of stay (LOS). Secondary outcomes measures were mean maximum pain score in PACU and patient/family satisfaction scores. RESULTS The team had expanded the pool of active ERP elements from 11 to 16 of 19. The mean PACU LOS demonstrated significant reduction (early in phase 1 and again in phase 3). No change was seen for the mean maximum pain score in PACU or surgical complication rates. Patient/family satisfaction scores were high and sustained throughout the period of study (91.1% ± 5.7%). Patient/family and provider engagement/compliance were high. CONCLUSIONS This QI project demonstrated the feasibility of pediatric ERP in an ambulatory surgical setting. Furthermore, a center-wide approach was shown to be possible. Additional studies are needed to determine the relevance of this project to other institutions.
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- Lynn D Martin
- From the Departments of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine and Pediatrics
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- Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital/University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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- Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital/University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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- Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital/University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Perioperative Services, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington; and Departments of
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- Department of Perioperative Services, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington; and Departments of
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- Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital/University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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- Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital/University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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- Plastic Surgery, Seattle Children's Hospital/University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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- Plastic Surgery, Seattle Children's Hospital/University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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- Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital/University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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McMullin JL, Hu QL, Merkow RP, Bilimoria KY, Hu YY, Ko CY, Abdullah F, Raval MV. Are Kids More Than Just Little Adults? A Comparison of Surgical Outcomes. J Surg Res 2022; 279:586-591. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2022.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2021] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Enhanced Recovery Care versus Traditional Care after Surgery in Pediatric Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Retrospective Case-Control Study. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10092209. [PMID: 36140310 PMCID: PMC9496233 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10092209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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This study reports the outcomes of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) surgery. Children who underwent surgery for IBD at two academic referral centers from January 2016 to June 2021 were included. Preoperative counseling, early enteral feeding (Impact®, Nestlé Health Science, and early mobilization were all part of the ERAS protocol. The outcomes (timing of first defecation, postoperative complications, and length of hospital stay (LOS)) were compared to traditional perioperative regimens (non-ERAS group). Thirty-three children who had 61 abdominal surgeries for IBD were included. Forty (65.5%) surgical procedures were included in the non-ERAS group, and 21 (34.5%) were included in the ERAS group. The postoperative complication rate was significantly lower in the ERAS group than in the non-ERAS group (29.6% vs. 55%, p = 0.049). The first defecation occurred earlier in the ERAS group than in the non-ERAS group (p < 0.001). There was no significant intergroup difference in the LOS. The implementation of ERAS in pediatric IBD surgery resulted in better outcomes than traditional perioperative care, especially in terms of postoperative complication rate and bowel function recovery. Further pediatric studies are needed to validate these findings and support ERAS application in children.
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George JA, Salazar AJG, Irfan A, Prichett L, Nasr IW, Garcia AV, Boss EF, Jelin EB. Effect of implementing an enhanced recovery protocol for pediatric colorectal surgery on complication rate, length of stay, and opioid use in children. J Pediatr Surg 2022; 57:1349-1353. [PMID: 35153077 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Introduction In the past two decades, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways for adults have improved efficiency of care and decreased length of stay (LOS) without increasing postoperative complications. The effects of enhanced recovery pathways for children are less well known. In this retrospective cohort study, we evaluated the effects of an enhanced recovery protocol (ERP) implementation in children undergoing colorectal surgery. Methods We introduced a colorectal ERP in 2017. Children and young adults (ages 2-22 years) were divided into pre-intervention (2014-2016) and post-intervention groups (2017-2019) for analysis. We abstracted data, including demographics, primary surgery, LOS, postoperative pain scores, and postoperative complications. Results A total of 432 patients were included. Of those,148 (34%) were pre-ERP implementation and 284 (66%) were post-ERP implementation. Post-ERP patients experienced significantly shorter LOS (5.7 vs. 8.3 days, p<0.01); required less intraoperative local anesthetic (9.5% vs. 38.5%, p<0.01) because 55% of patients received an epidural and 18% received an abdominal plane block; and used less postoperative opioid (62.5% vs. 98.7%, p<0.01) than did pre-ERAS patients. After protocol implementation, average pain scores were lower on postoperative day 1 (3.6 vs. 4.5, p<0.05) and across the hospitalization (3.0 vs. 4.0, p<0.01). Conclusion Enhanced recovery pathways decrease LOS, opioid use, and postoperative pain scores for children undergoing colorectal surgery and should be considered for this patient population.
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- Jessica A George
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Johns Hopkins University, The Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children's Center, 1800 Orleans Street, Suite 6321, Baltimore, MD 21287, United States.
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- Department of General Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, 1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 202 Boshell Diabetes Building, 1808 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233, United States
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- Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Data Management (BEAD) Core, Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Mason F. Lord Bldg, Center Tower, Suite 4200, 5200 Eastern Ave., Baltimore, MD 21224, United States
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- Department of General Pediatric Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, The Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children's Center, 1800 Orleans Street, Suite 7323, Baltimore, MD 21287, United States
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- Department of General Pediatric Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, The Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children's Center, 1800 Orleans Street, Suite 7323, Baltimore, MD 21287, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, The Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children's Center, 1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, United States
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- Department of General Pediatric Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, The Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children's Center, 1800 Orleans Street, Suite 7323, Baltimore, MD 21287, United States
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Marulanda K, Purcell LN, Strassle PD, McCauley CJ, Mangat SA, Chaumont N, Sadiq TS, McNaull PP, Lupa MC, Hayes AA, Phillips MR. A Comparison of Adult and Pediatric Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Pathways: A Move for Standardization. J Surg Res 2021; 269:241-248. [PMID: 34619502 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2021.06.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Revised: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Enhanced recovery protocols (ERP) are a multimodal approach to standardize perioperative care. To substantiate the benefit of a pediatric-centered pathway, we compared outcomes of children treated with pediatric ERP (pERP) versus adult (aERP) pathways. We aimed to compare components of each pathway to create a new comprehensive pERP to reduce variation in care. METHODS Retrospective study of children (≤18 y) undergoing elective colorectal surgery from August 2015 to April 2019 at a single institution managed with pERP versus aERP. Multivariable linear and logistic regression, adjusting for demographics and operation characteristics, were used to compare outcomes. RESULTS Out of 100 hospitalizations (72 patients) were identified, including 37 treated with pERP. pERP patients were, on average, younger (13 versus 16 y), more likely to be ASA III (70% versus 30%), and more likely to receive regional (32% versus 3%) or neuraxial (35% versus 8%) anesthesia. Epidural use was an independent risk factor for longer length of stay (P = 0.000). After adjustment, pERP patients had similar LOS and time to oral intake, but shorter foley duration. pERP patients used significantly fewer opioids and were less likely to return to the operating room within 30 d. 30-d readmissions and ED visits were also lower, but this was not statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS At our institution, data from both ERPs contributed formation of a synthesized pathway and reflected the pERP approach to opioid utilization and the aERP approach to earlier enteral nutrition.
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- Kathleen Marulanda
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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Rafeeqi T, Pearson EG. Enhanced recovery after surgery in children. Transl Gastroenterol Hepatol 2021; 6:46. [PMID: 34423167 DOI: 10.21037/tgh-20-188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is a systematic approach to optimize a patient's health and improve clinical outcomes, increase patient satisfaction and decrease healthcare costs. Enhanced recovery protocols have been used across a variety of surgical disciplines and patient groups to improve patient safety and reduce hospital length of stay without increasing return visits to the system. ERAS involves the application of clinical decision making throughout the patient experience with interventions in the preoperative, perioperative and post operative phases. In addition, ERAS is multidisciplinary and the success of an ERAS program is dependent on the effort and integration of stakeholders across the healthcare system. Utilization of ERAS systems have grown across the global adult surgical community over the last three decades and adoption in pediatric surgery has only occurred recently. Hospitals in both adult and pediatric surgery have found that implementation of ERAS systems lead to a shortened length of stay and reduced complications without increasing patient returns to the system. Importantly patients who have surgery within an ERAS program experience less pain, less opioid utilization, a quicker recovery and increased satisfaction. In pediatric surgery ERAS has successfully been employed across most all disciplines from congenital cardiac surgery to colorectal surgery. The evolution of ERAS continues as a paradigm of quality and safety.
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- Talha Rafeeqi
- Department of Surgery, Valley Health System, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Sunrise Children's, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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Hanke RE, Ponsky TA, Garrison AP, Levitt MA, Dickie BH, Casar Berazaluce AM, Gibbons AT, Abdulhai SA, Ahmed RA. Can complex surgical interventions be standardized? Reaching international consensus on posterior sagittal anorectoplasty using a modified-Delphi method. J Pediatr Surg 2021; 56:1322-1327. [PMID: 33483103 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE In an effort to standardize educational experience, address future physician shortages, and improve quality of care to patients, many surgical specialties are discussing how to maximize exposure to index cases. One solution being explored is telementoring, which requires a well-developed educational curriculum with intraoperative objectives. The American College of Surgery Telementoring Task Force selected anorectal malformation and posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) for the repair of imperforate anus as the initial educational focus for this pilot. The purpose of this study was to obtain international consensus on intraoperative learning objectives for a complex surgical procedure. METHODS A multidisciplinary team of medical educators and pediatric surgery experts created an outline of essential curricular content and intraoperative learning objectives for PSARP in three clinical scenarios. Twelve international subject matter experts were identified meeting strict inclusion criteria. Intraoperative checklists were revised using the modified-Delphi process. RESULTS After five rounds of modifications to the intraoperative checklists, international consensus was achieved for three different clinical scenarios requiring a PSARP: perineal or vestibular fistula, low prostatic fistula, and bladder neck fistula. CONCLUSIONS A modified-Delphi approach was successful in generating guidelines for surgical techniques that can be used to standardize intraoperative teaching and expectations for trainees. TYPE OF STUDY Diagnostic study LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level V (expert opinion).
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- Rachel E Hanke
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Akron Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Akron, Ohio, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Children's National Hospital, Department of General and Thoracic Surgery, Washington, D.C, USA
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- Boston Children's Hospital, Department of Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Akron Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Akron, Ohio, USA
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- Akron Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Akron, Ohio, USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Indianapolis, USA.
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Fuller S, Kumar SR, Roy N, Mahle WT, Romano JC, Nelson JS, Hammel JM, Imamura M, Zhang H, Fremes SE, McHugh-Grant S, Nicolson SC. The American Association for Thoracic Surgery Congenital Cardiac Surgery Working Group 2021 consensus document on a comprehensive perioperative approach to enhanced recovery after pediatric cardiac surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2021; 162:931-954. [PMID: 34059337 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2021.04.072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Stephanie Fuller
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, and Department of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Heart Institute, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif.
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Department of Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Ga
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- Departments of Cardiac Surgery and Pediatrics, University of Michigan, CS Mott Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor, Mich
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- Department of Cardiovascular Services, Nemours Children's Hospital, and Department of Surgery, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, Fla
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Children's Hospital and Medical Center of Omaha, Omaha, Neb
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- Division of Congenital Heart Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Schulich Heart Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Penn
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Penn
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Salaün JP, Ecoffey C, Orliaguet G. Enhanced recovery in children: how could we go further? WORLD JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY 2021; 4:e000288. [DOI: 10.1136/wjps-2021-000288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Revised: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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An enhanced recovery after surgery pathway in pediatric colorectal surgery improves patient outcomes. J Pediatr Surg 2021; 56:115-120. [PMID: 33131774 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.09.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways in adult colorectal surgery are known to reduce complications, readmissions, and length of stay (LOS). However, there is a paucity of ERAS data for pediatric colorectal surgery. METHODS A 2014-2018 single-institution, retrospective cohort study was performed on pediatric colorectal surgery patients (2-18 years) pre- and post-ERAS pathway implementation. Bivariate analysis and linear regression were used to determine if ERAS pathway implementation reduced total morphine milligram equivalents per kilogram (MME/kg), LOS, and time to oral intake. RESULTS 98 (70.5%) and 41 (29.5%) patients were managed with ERAS and non-ERAS pathways, respectively. There was no statistical difference in age, sex, diagnosis, or use of laparoscopic technique between cohorts. The ERAS cohort experienced a significant reduction in total MME/kg, Foley duration, time to oral intake, and LOS with no increase in complications. The presence of an ERAS pathway reduced the total MME/kg (-0.071, 95% CI -0.10, -0.043) when controlling for covariates. CONCLUSION The use of an ERAS pathway reduces opioid utilization, which is associated with a reduction in LOS and expedites the initiation of oral intake, in colorectal pediatric surgery patients. Pediatric ERAS pathways should be incorporated into the care of pediatric patients undergoing colorectal surgery. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III evidence. TYPE OF STUDY Retrospective cohort study.
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Raval MV, Wymore E, Ingram MCE, Tian Y, Johnson JK, Holl JL. Assessing effectiveness and implementation of a perioperative enhanced recovery protocol for children undergoing surgery: study protocol for a prospective, stepped-wedge, cluster, randomized, controlled clinical trial. Trials 2020; 21:926. [PMID: 33198767 PMCID: PMC7667817 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-020-04851-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Perioperative enhanced recovery protocols (ERPs) have been found to decrease hospital length of stay, in-hospital costs, and complications among adult surgical populations but evidence for pediatric populations is lacking. The study is designed to evaluate the adoption, effectiveness, and generalizability of a 21-element ERP, adapted for pediatric surgery. METHODS The multicenter study is a stepped-wedge, cluster-randomized, pragmatic clinical trial that will evaluate the effectiveness of the ENhanced Recovery In CHildren Undergoing Surgery (ENRICH-US) intervention while also assessing site-specific adaptations, implementation fidelity, and sustainability. The target patient population is pediatric patients, between 10 and 18 years old, who undergo elective gastrointestinal surgery. Eighteen (N = 18) participating sites will be randomly assigned to one of three clusters with each cluster, in turn, being randomly assigned to an intervention start period (stepped-wedge). Each cluster will participate in a Learning Collaborative, using the National Implementation Research Network's five Active Implementation Frameworks (AIFs) (competency, organization, and leadership), as drivers of facilitation of rapid-cycle adaptations and implementation. The primary study outcome is hospital length of stay, with implementation metrics being used to evaluate adoption, fidelity, and sustainability. Additional clinical outcomes include opioid use, post-surgical complications, and post-discharge healthcare utilization (clinic/emergency room visits, telephone calls to clinic, and re-hospitalizations), as well as, assess patient- and parent-reported health-related quality of life outcomes. The protocol adheres to the Standard Protocol Items: Recommendations for Interventional Trials (SPIRIT) checklist. DISCUSSION The study provides a unique opportunity to accelerate the adoption of ERPs across 18 US pediatric surgical centers and to evaluate, for the first time, the effect of a pediatric-specific ENRICH-US intervention on clinical and implementation outcomes. The study design and methods can serve as a model for future pediatric surgical quality improvement implementation efforts. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04060303 . Registered on 07 August 2019.
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- Mehul V Raval
- Surgical Outcomes Quality Improvement Center, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 633 N. St. Clair, 20th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA. .,Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, 225 E. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA.
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- Surgical Outcomes Quality Improvement Center, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 633 N. St. Clair, 20th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA
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- Surgical Outcomes Quality Improvement Center, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 633 N. St. Clair, 20th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA.,Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, 225 E. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA
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- Surgical Outcomes Quality Improvement Center, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 633 N. St. Clair, 20th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA
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- Surgical Outcomes Quality Improvement Center, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 633 N. St. Clair, 20th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA
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- Biological Science Division, University of Chicago, 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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Xu L, Gong S, Yuan LK, Chen JY, Yang WY, Zhu XC, Yu SY, Huang R, Tian S, Ding HY, He MD, Xiao SJ. Enhanced recovery after surgery for the treatment of congenital duodenal obstruction. J Pediatr Surg 2020; 55:2403-2407. [PMID: 32571537 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2019] [Revised: 04/19/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) has been widely used in adult surgery. However, ERAS has not been reported in neonatal surgery. The present prospective study explored the application value of ERAS in treating congenital duodenal obstruction (CDO). METHODS A total of 68 cases of CDO were collected from October 1, 2017 to July 31, 2019. We divided patients with a prenatal diagnosis of congenital duodenal obstruction into the ERAS group and those who were diagnosed the disease after birth into the control group. The ERAS group adopted ERAS-related measures, and the control group followed the usual measures. The study compared the differences in the gestational age, birth weight, length of hospital stay (LOS), complications, feeding intolerance, and weight one month after surgery between the two groups. RESULTS A total of 49 patients were included in the analysis, including 23 who were allocated to the ERAS group and 26 to the control group. The LOS was 9.696±1.222 days in the ERAS group and 12.654±1.686 days in the control group, resulting in a significantly shorter LOS in the ERAS group than in the control group (p<0.001). One month after surgery, the neonates in the ERAS group weighted significantly more than those in the control group. No differences were observed in birth weight, gestational age, and the incidence of complications or feeding intolerance between the two groups. CONCLUSION In this single-center study, the implementation of neonate-specific ERAS for CDO surgery was feasible and safe and led to a shorter LOS without increasing the incidence of complications or feeding intolerance. TYPE OF STUDY Treatment Study LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III.
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- Lu Xu
- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Health and Infertility Center, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Women and Children's Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University.
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Initial experience introducing an enhanced recovery program in congenital cardiac surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2020; 160:1313-1321.e5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2019.10.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2019] [Revised: 10/07/2019] [Accepted: 10/08/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Santos-Jasso KA, Lezama-Del Valle P, Arredondo-Garcia JL, García-De la Puente S, Martinez-Garcia MC. Efficacy and safety of an abbreviated perioperative care bundle versus standard perioperative care in children undergoing elective bowel anastomoses: A randomized, noninferiority trial. J Pediatr Surg 2020; 55:2042-2047. [PMID: 32063367 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2019.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2019] [Revised: 12/05/2019] [Accepted: 12/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim was to evaluate if an abbreviated perioperative care bundle (APCB) is noninferior to the standard care, in terms of efficacy and safety, in pediatric patients undergoing bowel anastomoses. METHODS A randomized, open, noninferiority trial with two parallel groups of equal size was carried out at the National Institute of Pediatrics in Mexico City, Mexico, from April 2016 to July 2018. The total number analyzed was 74 (37 per group). The APCB comprised same day admission, avoidance of mechanical bowel preparation, optimized antibiotic prophylaxis, and early feeding. Statistical analysis was done with Fisher's exact test or Chi2, and Student's T test. RESULTS No significant differences were found for demographic variables and type of disease, either for the safety (anastomotic leakage, p 0.753; organ/space surgical site infection, p 0.500) or for some efficacy outcomes (ileus or bowel obstruction, p 0.693). Other efficacy outcomes were better in the study group, with shorter median times for feeding tolerance (19 h vs. 92 h, p < 0.001), for first bowel movement (15 h vs. 36 h, p < 0.001), and for discharge (1 vs. 6 days, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION The abbreviated care bundle was proven to be as safe but more efficacious than the standard care. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE I - randomized controlled trial with adequate statistical power.
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- Karla A Santos-Jasso
- Department of General Pediatric Surgery, Instituto Nacional de Pediatria, Av Insurgentes Sur 3700-C, Colonia Insurgentes Cuicuilco, Alcaldia Coyoacan, Mexico City, Mexico 04530.
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- Department of General Pediatric Surgery, Hospital Infantil de Mexico Federico Gomez, Mexico City, Mexico.
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A baseline assessment of enhanced recovery protocol implementation at pediatric surgery practices performing inflammatory bowel disease operations. J Pediatr Surg 2020; 55:1996-2006. [PMID: 32713714 PMCID: PMC7606356 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.06.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Revised: 05/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Enhanced recovery protocols (ERPs) have been used to improve patient outcomes and resource utilization after surgery. These evidence-based interventions include patient education, standardized anesthesia protocols, and limited fasting, but their use among pediatric populations is lagging. We aimed to determine baseline recovery practices within pediatric surgery departments participating in an ERP implementation trial for elective inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) operations. METHODS To measure baseline ERP adherence, we administered a survey to a staff surgeon in each of the 18 participating sites. The survey assessed demographics of each department and utilization of 21 recovery elements during patient encounter phases. Mixed-methods analysis was used to evaluate predictors and barriers to ERP element implementation. RESULTS The assessment revealed an average of 6.3 ERP elements being practiced at each site. The most commonly practiced elements were using minimally invasive techniques (100%), avoiding intraabdominal drains (89%), and ileus prophylaxis (72%). The preoperative phase had the most elements with no adherence including patient education, optimizing medical comorbidities, and avoiding prolonged fasting. There was no association with number of elements utilized and total number of surgeons in the department, annual IBD surgery volume, and hospital size. Lack of buy-in from colleagues, electronic medical record adaptation, and resources for data collection and analysis were identified barriers. CONCLUSIONS Higher intervention utilization for IBD surgery was associated with elements surgeons directly control such as use of laparoscopy and avoiding drains. Elements requiring system-level changes had lower use. The study characterizes the scope of ERP utilization and the need for effective tools to improve adoption. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III. TYPE OF STUDY Mixed-methods survey.
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Yalcin S, Walsh SM, Figueroa J, Heiss KF, Wulkan ML. Does ERAS impact outcomes of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in adolescents? Surg Obes Relat Dis 2020; 16:1920-1926. [PMID: 32847759 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2020.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2019] [Revised: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols have been successfully implemented in several surgical fields; however, the application of ERAS in the pediatric population is still limited. OBJECTIVES The aim was to determine if implementation of an ERAS protocol can improve outcomes of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) in adolescents. SETTING University Hospital, United States. METHODS A retrospective analysis of 112 adolescent patients who underwent LSG from February 2011 to July 2019 was conducted. An ERAS protocol was instituted in June 2016. Conventional care patients (n = 51) were compared with ERAS patients (n = 61). Comparisons were made using Χ2 tests or Fisher's exact for categoric data and Wilcoxon-rank sum tests for continuous data. Multiple linear regression was used to adjust length of stay for patient characteristics. RESULTS The 2 cohorts were similar in age, sex, race, number of co-morbidities, and preoperative body mass index. The volume of intraoperative fluid, intraoperative and postoperative opioids were significantly reduced in the ERAS group (P < .0001). The number of ERAS elements received per patient increased from a median of 9 to 15 (P < .0001). ERAS group had more discharges on postoperative day 1 (48% versus 6 %, respectively). Length of stay was significantly lower in the ERAS group (2.34 versus 2.04 median d, respectively). Difference was still significant after adjusting for age, sex, race/ethnicity, payor status, American Society of Anesthesiologists score, preoperative body mass index, and the duration of surgery (P < .0001). There were no differences in postoperative complications and 30-day readmissions. CONCLUSIONS An LSG ERAS protocol is associated with significant reduction in perioperative opioid use and length of stay with no increase in complications or readmission rates.
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- Sule Yalcin
- Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Biostatistics Core, Emory University School of Medicine, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Surgery, Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, Ohio.
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Roberts K, Brindle M, McLuckie D. Enhanced recovery after surgery in paediatrics: a review of the literature. BJA Educ 2020; 20:235-241. [PMID: 33456956 PMCID: PMC7807916 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjae.2020.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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- K. Roberts
- Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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The cost of childhood intussusception in Ontario from 2003 to 2016: A population-based study. J Pediatr Surg 2020; 55:883-888. [PMID: 32067807 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.01.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2020] [Accepted: 01/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Management of pediatric intussusception has evolved to favor non-surgical reduction with potential outpatient management. The overall impact of these changes on healthcare costs is unknown. METHODS A retrospective longitudinal cohort study was conducted utilizing population-based universal-access administrative healthcare data to identify patients <18 years treated for intussusception January 2003-December 2016 in Ontario, Canada. Hospital-associated cost included emergency department and cost of hospitalization, while total cost also included billable physician costs. All costs are presented in 2016 Canadian Dollars. RESULTS The median hospital-associated costs for each modality were: non-surgical $2467, failed non-surgical $6508, and surgical only $8863 (p < 0.0001). Costs associated with non-surgical or surgical only management did not change over the study period, whereas costs associated with failed non-surgical management increased from $3842 in 2003 to $12,350 in 2016 (p = 0.0003). Similar trends were observed when physician billing data was included. Costs were $1076.95 higher in community hospitals than academic hospitals (95% CI: $344, $1810; p = 0.004). CONCLUSION The cost of care for intussusception is dependent upon treatment modality and was lowest for non-surgical management and highest for patients treated in community hospitals. Efforts to standardize care to promote successful non-surgical management and to facilitate early discharge could provide cost savings to the healthcare system. TYPE OF STUDY Cost Effectiveness Study. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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The Rise of Value-based Care in Pediatric Surgical Patients: Perioperative Surgical Home, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, and Coordinated Care Models. Int Anesthesiol Clin 2020; 57:15-24. [PMID: 31503092 DOI: 10.1097/aia.0000000000000251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Phillips MR, Adamson WT, McLean SE, Hance L, Lupa MC, Pittenger SL, Dave P, McNaull PP. Implementation of a pediatric enhanced recovery pathway decreases opioid utilization and shortens time to full feeding. J Pediatr Surg 2020; 55:101-105. [PMID: 31784102 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2019.09.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2019] [Accepted: 09/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND We hypothesized that an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathway for pediatric patients undergoing surgery for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) would be beneficial. METHODS This is a single institution retrospective comparative study comparing patients treated with an ERAS pathway to consecutive patients in a Preimplementation Cohort (PIC) with similar open and laparoscopic surgeries for IBD. The pathway emphasized minimal preoperative fasting, multimodal and regional analgesia, and early enteral nutrition after surgery. Primary endpoints were time to 120 mL of PO intake (POI), length of stay (LOS), opioid utilization, and 30-day surgical outcomes. Continuous and categorical variables were compared (p < 0.05). RESULTS There were 23 PIC and 28 ERAS patients with similar demographic data and surgical and anesthetic approaches. ERAS patients experienced a significant increase in the use of regional anesthesia, faster time to POI, and a nonsignificant decrease in mean LOS. ERAS patients had decreased total and daily opioid use with similar complication rates. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates the effectiveness of a pediatric ERAS pathway for IBD patients requiring laparoscopic and (unique to this study) open surgery. The study demonstrates that opioid utilization and time to feeding can be positively impacted using ERAS pathways without negatively impacting outcomes. TYPE OF STUDY Retrospective comparative study. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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Trends in hospital length of stay and 30-day morbidity in pediatric patients undergoing laparoscopic ileocecal resection, 2012-2016. J Pediatr Surg 2019; 54:1340-1345. [PMID: 30638662 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2018.10.104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2018] [Revised: 09/11/2018] [Accepted: 10/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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PURPOSE To examine postoperative length of stay (LOS), hospital readmission, and 30-day complications in pediatric patients undergoing laparoscopic ileocecal resection in a contemporary cohort. METHODS Retrospective review of the American College of Surgeons National Surgery Quality Improvement Project, Pediatric (NSQIP-P) 2012-2016 participant user files for patients <19 years old who underwent laparoscopic ileocecal resection. Mean postoperative LOS, hospital readmission and both wound-specific and composite complications were calculated and compared by year of operation. RESULTS 348 patients were identified (range, 46-96 per year); 55.2-69.8% of these were admitted the day of operation, with a nonsignificant increase in frequency over the study period. Postoperative LOS ranged from 5.4 ± 2.9 days to 7.3 ± 9.1 days (p = 0.24). In subset analysis of only those patients admitted on the day of operation, postoperative LOS remained relatively long, ranging from 5.0 ± 3.0 days to 5.7 ± 4.0 days (p = 0.89). 30-day hospital readmission proportions rose insignificantly, from 6.9% in 2012 to 15.5% in 2016 (p = 0.41). Wound complication rates (including superficial, deep, and deep organ space infections, as well as wound dehiscence) ranged from 0.0% to 8.6%, but did not vary in a statistically significant manner. Nonwound complication rates were vanishingly small. CONCLUSIONS Postoperative LOS in pediatric patients undergoing laparoscopic ileocecal resection in a select group of patients cared for in hospitals participating in NSQIP-P has not decreased in the past 5 years despite emerging evidence of the safety and relevance of enhanced recovery after surgery programs. Opportunities for shortening LOS without compromising patient safety may still exist. LEVEL-OF-EVIDENCE III Retrospective comparative study.
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Rosenfeld EH, Yu YR, Fernandes NJ, Karediya A, Wesson DE, Lopez ME, Shah SR, Vogel AM, Brandt ML. Bowel preparation for colostomy reversal in children. J Pediatr Surg 2019; 54:1045-1048. [PMID: 30782438 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2019.01.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2019] [Accepted: 01/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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PURPOSE Pediatric bowel preparation protocols used before colostomy reversal vary. The aim of this study is to determine institutional practices at our institution and evaluate the impact of bowel preparations on postoperative outcomes and hospital length of stay in children. METHODS This was a retrospective review of children ≤18 years old undergoing colostomy reversal at Texas Children's Hospital (TCH) between 12/2013 and 8/2017. Preoperative bowel regimens and outcomes were collected and analyzed using descriptive statistics, Wilcoxon Rank-Sum and Fishers Exact tests. Continuous variables are presented as median [IQR]. RESULTS Sixty-one children underwent colostomy reversal. Thirty-eight (62%) did not receive a preoperative bowel preparation. The two cohorts were similar in age, gender, and race. The most common indication for colostomy was anorectal malformation for thirty-seven (61%). Time from admission to surgery (19 h [17, 23] vs 3 [2, 3]; p < 0.01) and HLOS (6 days [5, 8] vs 5 [4, 6]; p = 0.02) were both longer in the bowel preparation cohort. Complications (3 [13%] vs 5 [22%]; p = 0.12) and 90-day readmissions (3 [13%] vs 6 [16%]; p = 0.64) were similar in both cohorts. CONCLUSION Foregoing bowel preparation may have the potential to improve cost and reduce morbidity in children undergoing colostomy closure. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III. STUDY TYPE Treatment study.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.
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Leeds IL, Ladd MR, Sundel MH, Fannon ML, George JA, Boss EF, Jelin EB. Process measures facilitate maturation of pediatric enhanced recovery protocols. J Pediatr Surg 2018; 53:2266-2272. [PMID: 29801659 PMCID: PMC8710141 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2018.04.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2018] [Revised: 04/05/2018] [Accepted: 04/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE The role of process measures used to predict quality in pediatric colorectal surgery enhanced recovery protocols has not been described. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the feasibility of abstracting and monitoring process measures over protocol improvement iteration. METHODS Patients enrolled in the Pediatric Colorectal Enhanced Recovery After Surgery pathway at our institution were grouped by stage of implementation. We used a quality improvement database to compare multistage enhanced recovery process measures and 30-day patient outcomes. RESULTS We identified 58 surgical patients with 28(48%) cases enrolled in the pathway. There was increased use of regional anesthesia techniques in pathway patients (83% versus 20%, p < 0.001). All preoperative process measures clinically improved between early and full implementation. Improvements included a dramatic increase in formal preoperative education (56% versus 0%, p = 0.004) and administration of preoperative medication (p = 0.025). Overall, 12 (21%) patients experienced postoperative complications, which were similarly distributed between implementation groups. Readmissions were highest during the early implementation phase (40%, p = 0.029). Children in the late implementation group experienced fewer complications, which clinically correlated with process measure adherence. CONCLUSIONS Process measures complement outcome measures in assessing quality and effectiveness of a pediatric colorectal recovery protocol. Adherence to processes may reduce complications. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Treatment study, Level III.
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- Ira L Leeds
- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Johns Hopkins Children's Center, Baltimore, MD; Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Johns Hopkins Children's Center, Baltimore, MD; Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; Johns Hopkins Children's Center, Baltimore, MD.
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Improvements in anesthetic drugs and monitoring techniques over the past several decades have significantly reduced the anesthetic risks for pediatric patients. Neonates and infants are at increased risk for cardiovascular and pulmonary complications, and recent reports have led to concern that these young patients may be at risk for long-term detrimental neurodevelopmental effects as well. Although studies are currently under way to answer the question of anesthetic neurotoxicity in children, surgeons and anesthesiologists must work with parents to determine the best course of action for these vulnerable patients.
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- Megan A Brockel
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado, Children's Hospital Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, 13123 East 16th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado, Children's Hospital Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, 13123 East 16th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Colorado, Children's Hospital Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, 13123 East 16th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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Shang Y, Guo C, Zhang D. Modified enhanced recovery after surgery protocols are beneficial for postoperative recovery for patients undergoing emergency surgery for obstructive colorectal cancer: A propensity score matching analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e12348. [PMID: 30278512 PMCID: PMC6181620 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000012348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is acknowledged to reduce perioperative stress in several surgical diseases. Here, we investigated whether modified ERAS is associated with beneficial effects in the setting of emergency colorectal surgery.We retrospectively evaluated the medical records of 839 consecutive patients with obstructive colorectal cancer undergoing surgical intervention at 4 institutes. Among them, 356 cases were managed with a multidisciplinary team approach to care (modified ERAS protocols), and the remaining 483 cases were treated based on traditional protocols. According to modified ERAS or traditional care, propensity score (PS) matching was performed to adjust biases in patient selection. The primary outcome was gastrointestinal function recovery. Secondary outcomes included postoperative complications and length of hospital stay.Modified ERAS was associated with postoperative gastrointestinal function recovery, including time to first flatus (P = .002), first defecation (P = .008), and prolonged ileus (P = .016). According to the Clavien-Dindo classification, fewer total episodes of grade II or higher postoperative complications were observed in patients cared for with modified ERAS than in patients with traditional care (P = .002). Median (interquartile range) postoperative hospital stay in the modified ERAS group was 6 (3-22) days versus 9 (7-27) days in the traditional care group (P < .001). Furthermore, the interval from operation to postoperative chemotherapy (d) was significantly shorter in the modified ERAS group (35.6 ± 11.5 vs 47.6 ± 23.8, P < .001).The modified ERAS was safe and associated with clinical benefits, including fast recovery of bowel function, reduced postoperative complications, and shorter hospital stay for patients with obstructive colorectal cancer.
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- Yuanyuan Shang
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao
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- Department of Pediatric General Surgery
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Children's Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, P.R. China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao
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Saltzman AF, Warncke JC, Colvin AN, Carrasco A, Roach JP, Bruny JL, Cost NG. Development of a postoperative care pathway for children with renal tumors. J Pediatr Urol 2018; 14:326.e1-326.e6. [PMID: 29891188 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2018.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2017] [Accepted: 05/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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PURPOSE To identify the factors associated with a shorter postoperative stay, as an initial step to develop a care pathway for children undergoing extirpative kidney surgery. STUDY DESIGN This study retrospectively reviewed patients managed with upfront open radical nephrectomy for renal tumors between 2005 and 2016 at a pediatric tertiary care facility. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression were performed to identify factors associated with early discharge (by postoperative day 4). RESULTS A total of 84 patients met inclusion criteria. Median age was 28.1 months (range 1.8-193.1). Thirty-four (40.5%) patients had a nasogastric tube postoperatively. The patients were advanced to a clear liquid diet on a median postoperative day 2 (range 0-7) and regular diet on a median postoperative day 3 (range 1-8). Median time from surgery to discharge was 5 days (range 2-12), with 38 (45.2%) discharged early. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses showed that earlier resumption of regular diet (OR 0.523, P = 0.028) was positively associated with early discharge. Other analyzed factors were not significant (see Table). DISCUSSION Timely initiation of adjuvant therapy is a specific requirement of Children's Oncology Group (COG) protocols. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are ideally initiated simultaneously, as early as possible, within 2 weeks of surgery. Thus, factors that can facilitate early discharge from the hospital can maximize protocol adherence with respect to timing of adjuvant therapy initiation and optimize patient outcome. This study shed light on several postoperative factors and how these relate to postoperative stay and recovery. Specifically, tumor size, pre-operative bowel preparation, extent of lymph node sampling, stage, operative time, estimated blood loss, surgical service, postoperative nasogastric tube use, transfusion, and chemotherapy prior to discharge were not associated with discharge timing. Early re-feeding was associated with early discharge. Thus, it seems reasonable that, when developing a postoperative care pathway for these patients, these factors be considered and specifically encourage early re-feeding. In pediatrics, data on early recovery after surgery protocols are limited, and high-quality studies are unavailable. Within pediatric urology, early recovery after surgery protocols in children undergoing major urologic reconstruction have been shown to reduce hospital stay and can decrease complication rates. It seems reasonable that a similar pathway can be applied to children undergoing radical nephrectomy for suspected malignancy. CONCLUSIONS For children with renal tumors who underwent radical nephrectomy, early re-feeding was associated with a shorter time to discharge. Use of bowel preparation and nasogastric tube did not appear to shorten time to discharge. These data are important for developing postoperative care pathways for these patients.
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- A F Saltzman
- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, University of Colorado School of Medicine and the Children's Hospital of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, University of Colorado School of Medicine and the Children's Hospital of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, University of Colorado School of Medicine and the Children's Hospital of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, University of Colorado School of Medicine and the Children's Hospital of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine and the Children's Hospital of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine and the Children's Hospital of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, University of Colorado School of Medicine and the Children's Hospital of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA.
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