Impact of an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Protocol on Postoperative Outcomes in Cardiac Surgery.

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols are perioperative care pathways designed to achieve early recovery after procedures. ERAS protocols have shown shortened recovery time, and lower opioid utilization and postoperative complication rates. Evidence to support the use of ERAS protocols is robust, however, minimal data exists in cardiac surgery patients.

Pharmacy impact on medication reconciliation in the medical intensive care unit.

Objective: Pharmacy-driven medication history (MH) programs have been shown to reduce the number of serious or potentially life-threatening (S/PLT) medication discrepancies (MDs) in many settings, but not Intensive Care Units (ICUs).

Methods: MHs were repeated over a 6-week period. Demographics, number, and nature of MDs were documented.