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ERAS Cardiac Implementation Resources

Content Type: Implementation | Provider

Created: September 30, 2023
Contributor(s): Cheryl Crisafi MSN RN CNL • Amanda Rea DNP CRNP AGACNP-BC CCRN CMC CSC E-AEC • Gina McConnell RN BSN CCRN • Shannon Crotwell RN BSN CCRN • Vicki Morton DNP MSN AGNP-BC
Editor(s): Cheryl Crisafi MSN RN CNL • Amanda Rea DNP CRNP AGACNP-BC CCRN CMC CSC E-AEC • Gina McConnell RN BSN CCRN • Shannon Crotwell RN BSN CCRN • Vicki Morton DNP MSN AGNP-BC • Alexander Gregory MD FRCPC

Summary

The Virtual Education Center (VEC) provides educational resources for healthcare professionals interested in developing and sustaining Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programs for cardiac surgery patients.

As a complement to virtual presentations and panel discussions, these implementation templates and materials serve as a practical toolkit to support institutions in designing and refining their own ERAS Cardiac programs.

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AI Assistance Statement

This summary was developed with assistance from artificial intelligence and reviewed, edited, and approved by the listed editor(s). Reference: OpenAI (2025). ChatGPT (November version) [Large language model]. 
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ERAS Cardiac VEC Disclaimer

The Virtual Education Center (VEC) and all included content are intended to inform ERAS Cardiac Members on a wide range of topics related to enhanced recovery. The information presented has been provided by enhanced recovery experts and is for educational purposes only.

It is not intended to describe, recommend, or suggest any specific medical practice or intervention, nor should it be considered formal medical advice or consultation. The ERAS Cardiac Society cannot guarantee that the information provided is accurate or complete in every respect. Therefore, the Society is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or clinical outcomes resulting from application of the information obtained through the VEC.

All healthcare professionals should continue to exercise sound clinical judgment and base therapeutic decisions on the best available evidence and patient specific factors.

Educational materials produced by the Society for Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery (ERAS Cardiac) may be considered Open Access. Non commercial use of ERAS Cardiac educational materials, including images, audio, and video, in whole or in part, is permitted with the following conditions:

  • The content is not altered
  • The listed authors of the content and ERAS Cardiac are appropriately referenced, and
  • A URL address or hyperlink to the original material or the main web site [https://www.erascardiac.org/] is included in the reproduction

For questions or comments about the ERAS Cardiac VEC, please contact us.

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