Bringing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery to the NICU: An Implementation Trial.

Introduction: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) guidelines are bundled evidence-informed recommendations implemented to improve quality and safety of perioperative care. This study aims to determine feasibility of NICU implementation of an ERAS Guideline for Intestinal Resection, describing clinical outcomes and adherence to recommendations following light-touch implementation.

Methods: Infants <28 days undergoing laparotomy for intestinal resection in a closed-NICU were prospectively enrolled.