Role of anaesthesia in neurosurgical enhanced recovery programmes

Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol. 2021 Jul;35(2):241-253. doi: 10.1016/j.bpa.2020.11.001. Epub 2020 Nov 4.

Abstract

The application of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in neurosurgical practice is a relatively new concept. A limited number of studies involving ERAS protocols within neurosurgery, specifically for elective craniotomy, have been published, contrary to the ERAS spine surgery pathways that are now promoted by numerous national and international dedicated surgical societies and hospitals. In this review, we want to present the patient surgical journey from an anaesthesia perspective through the key components that can be included in the ERAS pathways for neurosurgical procedures, both craniotomies and major spine surgery.

Keywords: craniotomy; enhanced recovery after surgery; neuroanaesthesia; neurosurgery; spine surgery.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia / adverse effects
  • Anesthesia / methods*
  • Enhanced Recovery After Surgery*
  • Humans
  • Neurosurgical Procedures / adverse effects
  • Neurosurgical Procedures / methods*
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Postoperative Complications / physiopathology
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control*
  • Preoperative Care / methods*