Dedicated pre- and postoperative unit leads to fasttrack pathway for noncomplicated pediatric appendicitis

摘要

Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical indication in the pediatric population, yet its perioperative management remains widely variable.1 Analysis of such variations in surgical management has introduced opportunities for quality improvement (QI) through standardized care. Numerous studies have shown initiation of standardized protocols has led to more efficient resource use and decreased inhospital costs, and use of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols has been shown to reduce recovery time by up to 30 percent.2,3