Neuromonitoring & Brain Protection
Created: December 15, 2025 This page was reviewed by the ERAS Cardiac Editorial Team and is provided for general education only. Always talk with your care team about your individual treatment plan and recovery needs. How your care team helps protect your brain during…
Surgical Site Infection
This page was reviewed by the ERAS Cardiac Editorial Team and is provided for general education only. Always talk with your care team about your individual treatment plan and recovery needs. What Is a Surgical Site Infection? A Surgical Site Infection (SSI) is an…
Rigid Sternal Fixation
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Nutrition & Metabolic Support
This page was reviewed by the ERAS Cardiac Editorial Team and is provided for general education only. Always talk with your care team about your individual treatment plan and recovery needs. Why Nutrition Matters in Heart Surgery Good nutrition before and after heart…
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV)
This page was reviewed by the ERAS Cardiac Editorial Team and is provided for general education only. Always talk with your care team about your individual treatment plan and recovery needs. Understanding Nausea and Vomiting After Heart Surgery Many patients feel sick…
Multimodal Analgesia After Cardiac Surgery
This page was reviewed by the ERAS Cardiac Editorial Team and is provided for general education only. Always talk with your care team about your individual treatment plan and recovery needs. Overview Pain control is an important part of recovery after heart…
Early and Safe Extubation
This page was reviewed by the ERAS Cardiac Editorial Team and is provided for general education only. Always talk with your care team about your individual treatment plan and recovery needs. Overview After heart surgery, many patients need temporary help with…
Delirium Prevention & Monitoring
This page was reviewed by the ERAS Cardiac Editorial Team and is provided for general education only. Always talk with your care team about your individual treatment plan and recovery needs. Summary Some patients may experience temporary changes in thinking or…
Chest Tube Management and Drainage
This page was reviewed by the ERAS Cardiac Editorial Team and is provided for general education only. Always talk with your care team about your individual treatment plan and recovery needs. Summary After heart surgery, chest tubes are sometimes used to help drain…
Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Prevention and Management
This page was reviewed by the ERAS Cardiac Editorial Team and is provided for general education only. Always talk with your care team about your individual treatment plan and recovery needs. Summary After heart surgery, some patients may experience a change in heart…
Early Ambulation and Physiotherapy
This page was reviewed by the ERAS Cardiac Editorial Team and is provided for general education only. Always talk with your care team about your individual treatment plan and recovery needs. Summary After heart surgery, moving safely and at the right time can support…
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
This page was reviewed by the ERAS Cardiac Editorial Team and is provided for general education only. Always talk with your care team about your individual treatment plan and recovery needs. Summary After heart surgery, the kidneys work harder as the body heals. This…