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# ERAS Cardiac

Perfecting the surgical journey.

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- [Subhasis Chatterjee, MD FACS FACC FCCP](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/subhasis-chaterjee-md-facs-facc-fccp/) - VP Global Strategy, ERAS Cardiac Society; Baylor College of Medicine - St. Luke's / Texas Heart, USA
- [Post Intensive Care Syndrome](https://erascardiac.org/multidisciplinary-team-meeting/post-intensive-care-syndrome/)
- [Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)](https://erascardiac.org/vec/patient/acute-kidney-injury-2/) - After heart surgery, the kidneys work harder as the body heals. This temporary stress is common and may affect how well the kidneys function. This change is called acute kidney injury, or AKI.
- [Early Ambulation and Physiotherapy](https://erascardiac.org/vec/patient/early-ambulation-and-physiotherapy/) - After heart surgery, moving safely and at the right time can support recovery. This process is called early ambulation and physiotherapy.
- [Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Prevention and Management](https://erascardiac.org/vec/patient/afib-prevention-and-management-2/) - After heart surgery, some patients may experience a change in heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation, or AFib. It is one of the most common rhythm changes during recovery.
- [Chest Tube Management and Drainage](https://erascardiac.org/vec/patient/chest-tube-management-drainage/) - After heart surgery, chest tubes are sometimes used to help drain fluid or blood from around the heart and lungs. This drainage supports breathing and circulation while the body begins to heal.
- [Delirium Prevention & Monitoring](https://erascardiac.org/vec/patient/delirium-prevention-monitoring/) - Some patients may experience temporary changes in thinking or awareness after heart surgery. This is sometimes called delirium. It may include confusion, trouble focusing, or feeling disoriented.
- [Early and Safe Extubation](https://erascardiac.org/vec/patient/early-safe-extubation/) - After heart surgery, many patients need temporary help with breathing while they recover from anesthesia and the procedure itself.
- [Multimodal Analgesia After Cardiac Surgery](https://erascardiac.org/vec/patient/multimodal-analgesia-after-surgery/) - Pain control is an important part of recovery after heart surgery. Many patients worry about pain after surgery, as well as the side effects of pain medications.
- [Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV)](https://erascardiac.org/vec/patient/postoperative-nausea-vomiting/) - Many patients feel sick to their stomach or vomit after heart surgery. This is called postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV).
- [Nutrition & Metabolic Support](https://erascardiac.org/vec/patient/nutrition-metabolic/) - Good nutrition before and after heart surgery can help you recover faster, feel stronger, and lower your risk of complications.
- [Rigid Sternal Fixation](https://erascardiac.org/vec/patient/rigid-sternal-fixation/) - After heart surgery, your breastbone (sternum) needs time to heal. To do this, the surgeon must close and secure the sternum after the procedure.
- [Surgical Site Infection](https://erascardiac.org/vec/patient/surgical-site-infection/) - A Surgical Site Infection (SSI) is an infection that happens where your surgical incision was made, usually within 30 days of surgery.
- [Why ERAS Cardiac?](https://erascardiac.org/vec/patient/why-eras-cardiac/) - Summary Why is ERAS important? Members of the ERAS Cardiac Society share their experiences and perspectives on how enhanced recovery is transforming heart surgery and improving recovery for patients. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is an evidence-based care approach that helps patients heal faster, feel stronger, and return home sooner after heart surgery. It brings
- [What Is ERAS Cardiac?](https://erascardiac.org/vec/patient/what-is-eras-cardiac-patient/) - Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Cardiac is a care approach that helps people recover more comfortably and safely after heart surgery. It brings together your whole care team.
- [Neuromonitoring & Brain Protection](https://erascardiac.org/vec/patient/neuromonitoring-brain/) - How your care team helps protect your brain during heart surgery.
- [Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/acute-kidney-injury-aki/) - Acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery is common and clinically significant. Even transient stage 1 AKI is associated with increased long term mortality.
- [Ambulation & Physiotherapy](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/ambulation-physiotherapy/) - Early ambulation and physiotherapy are essential components of ERAS Cardiac pathways. Evidence shows that structured mobility programs help prevent complications.
- [Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Prevention and Management](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/atrial-fibrillation-afib-prevention-and-management/) - Postoperative atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common complications following cardiac surgery and is associated with increased morbidity, higher healthcare utilization, and reduced quality of life.
- [Chest Tube Management and Drainage](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/chest-tube-management-and-drainage/) - Retained Blood Syndrome (RBS) is a significant postoperative concern in cardiac surgery. It occurs when blood accumulates in the mediastinum or pericardial space and is not adequately drained.
- [Early and Safe Extubation](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/early-and-safe-extubation/) - Early extubation after cardiac surgery has been associated with several potential benefits, including improved patient comfort, reduced ventilator-associated complications, shorter intensive care unit stays, and decreased healthcare costs.
- [Delirium Prevention and Management](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/delirium-prevention-and-management/) - Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD), including delirium, is common after cardiac surgery and associated with significant short and long term consequences.
- [Goal-Directed Perfusion](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/goal-directed-perfusion/) - Goal-directed perfusion (GDP) in cardiac surgery is an individualized approach to the management of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) that aims to optimize tissue and organ perfusion while reducing complications associated with CPB.
- [Goal-Directed Therapy](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/goal-directed-therapy/) - Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs aim to reduce surgical stress, preserve physiologic function, and support postoperative recovery through the standardized application of evidence-based practices.
- [Multimodal Analgesia After Cardiac Surgery](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/multimodal-analgesia-after-cardiac-surgery/) - Multimodal analgesia is a key component of enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery and has been associated with improved pain control, reduced opioid exposure, and support for postoperative recovery.
- [Nutrition & Metabolic Support](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/nutrition-metabolic-support/) - Nutrition plays a critical role in both the preparation and recovery phases of cardiac surgery.
- [Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV)](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/postoperative-nausea-and-vomiting-ponv/) - Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common complication after cardiac surgery.
- [Neuromonitoring & Brain Protection](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/neuromonitoring-brain-protection/) - Decreased cerebral blood flow during cardiac surgery is associated with a range of adverse outcomes, including delirium, stroke, prolonged hospitalization, cognitive impairment, and mortality.
- [Rigid Sternal Fixation & Recovery](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/rigid-sternal-fixation-recovery/) - Rigid sternal fixation offers critical benefits for patients recovering from cardiac surgery.
- [Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Prevention](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/surgical-site-infection-ssi-prevention/) - Surgical site infections (SSIs) after cardiac surgery can significantly impact patient recovery and strain the healthcare system.
- [How Is ERAS Cardiac Implemented?](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/how-is-eras-cardiac-implemented/) - The successful implementation of quality improvement in healthcare depends on strong leadership, data-driven decision-making, and team engagement.
- [What Is ERAS Cardiac?](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/what-is-eras-cardiac/) - Building a successful ERAS Cardiac program requires coordination across every phase of perioperative care. This module reviews the key principles of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS).
- [ERAS Cardiac Implementation Resources](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/eras-cardiac-implementation-resources/) - 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.
- [Why ERAS Cardiac?](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/why-eras/) - Members of the ERAS Cardiac Society share their insights on how enhanced recovery principles are transforming perioperative cardiac care and patient outcomes.
- [Patient Blood Management](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/patient-blood-management/) - Cardiac Surgery Patient Blood Management (PBM) Turnkey Order Set
- [10 Commandments of F4 fast forward to full function](https://erascardiac.org/multidisciplinary-team-meeting/10-commandments-of-f4-fast-forward-to-full-function/)
- [Postoperative Multimodal Analgesia in Cardiac Surgery](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/postoperative-multimodal-analgesia-in-cardiac-surgery/) - Publication Year: 2020 By: Linda F. Barr, Michael J. Boss, Michael A. Mazzeffi, Bradley S. Taylor, Rawn Salenger Abstract unavailable Visit Publisher
- [Surgical Site Infections in Cardiac Surgery](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/surgical-site-infections-in-cardiac-surgery/) - Publication Year: 2020 By: Shruti Jayakumar, Ali Khoynezhad, Marjan Jahangiri Abstract Surgical site infection (SSI) can be a significant complication of cardiac surgery, delaying recovery and acting as a barrier to enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery. Several risk factors predisposing patients to SSI including smoking, excessive alcohol intake, hyperglycemia, hypoalbuminemia, hypo- or hyperthermia, and Staphylococcus aureus
- [Prevention of Acute Kidney Injury](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/prevention-of-acute-kidney-injury/) - Publication Year: 2020 By: Mira Küllmar, Alexander Zarbock, Daniel T. Engelman, Subhasis Chatterjee, Nana-Maria Wagner Abstract Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) is a common complication after cardiac surgery and associated with a worse outcome. The pathogenesis of CSA-AKI is complex and multifactorial. Therapeutic options for severe CSA-AKI are limited to renal replacement therapy constituting a
- [Expert Consensus of Data Elements for Collection for Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/expert-consensus-of-data-elements-for-collection-for-enhanced-recovery-after-cardiac-surgery/) - Publication Year: 2021 By: Sameer A. Hirji, Rawn Salenger, Edward M. Boyle, Judson Williams, V. Seenu Reddy, Michael C. Grant, Subhasis Chatterjee, Alexander J. Gregory, Rakesh Arora, and Daniel T. Engelman Abstract Background Despite the emergence of Enhanced Recovery Protocols (ERPs) in cardiac surgery, there is no consensus on the essential elements for data reporting for
- [Early Extubation in Enhanced Recovery from Cardiac Surgery](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/early-extubation-in-enhanced-recovery-from-cardiac-surgery/) - Publication Year: 2020 By: Ciana McCarthy, Nick Fletcher No abstract Visit Publisher
- [How to Start an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Cardiac Program](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/how-to-start-an-enhanced-recovery-after-surgery-cardiac-program/) - Publication Year: 2020 By: Oliver K. Jawitz, William T. Bradford, Gina McConnell, Jill Engel, Jessica Erin Allender, Judson B. Williams Abstract In this review the authors introduce a practical approach to guide the initiation of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) cardiac surgery program. The first step in implementation is organizing a dedicated multidisciplinary ERAS cardiac
- [The Journey from Fast Tracking to Enhanced Recovery](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/optimizing-patient-blood-management-through-intraoperative-goal-directed-fluid-therapy-protocol-within-an-enhanced-recovery-after-cardiac-surgery-program-2/) - Publication Year: 2020 By: Daniel T. Engelman, Richard M. Engelman No abstract available Visit Publisher
- [Superficial parasternal intercostal plane block with ropivacaine versus placebo for opioid exposure after cardiac surgery (EPOCH CardioLink-10): a multicentre, double-blind, randomised trial](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/superficial-parasternal-intercostal-plane-block-with-ropivacaine-versus-placebo-for-opioid-exposure-after-cardiac-surgery-epoch-cardiolink-10-a-multicentre-double-blind-randomised-trial/) - Publication Year: 2026 By: Ahmad Alli, C. David Mazer, Fallon Dennis, Hwee Teoh, Kyle Chin, Adrian Quan, S. M. Ali Hassan, Michael Szarek, John D. Tran, Nitish K. Dhingra, Juan P. Ghiringhelli, Fábio de Vasconcelos Papa, Youngseo Lee, Michael J. Ricci, Raj Verma, Kendra L. Derry, Thomas George, Aishwarya Krishnaraj, David A. Hess, Ori D. Rotstein,
- [Optimizing patient blood management through intraoperative goal-directed fluid therapy protocol within an enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery program](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/optimizing-patient-blood-management-through-intraoperative-goal-directed-fluid-therapy-protocol-within-an-enhanced-recovery-after-cardiac-surgery-program/) - Publication Year: 2026 By: Clément Schneider, Marc Darras, Walid Oulehri, Sandrine Marguerite, Saadé Saadé, Coralie Pauzet, Mircea Cristinar, Salomé Sender, Charles Tacquard, Olivier Collange, Paul-Michel Mertes, and Michel Kindo Abstract Objective This study assessed the impact of intraoperative goal-directed fluid therapy integrated within an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery program on early coagulation parameters, transfusion requirements, hemoglobin
- [Effect of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Programs on Perioperative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/effect-of-enhanced-recovery-after-surgery-eras-programs-on-perioperative-outcomes-in-patients-undergoing-cardiac-surgery-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis/) - Publication Year: 2025 By: Eva Diz-Ferreira MD, Pablo Díaz-Vidal MD, Uxía Fernández-Vázquez MD, Cristina Gil-Casado MD, Pedro Luna-Rojas MD, José Carlos Diz MD, PhD Abstract Background Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs emerged as a strategy to reduce perioperative morbidity; however, there is currently limited evidence of their clinical efficacy. The objective of this study was
- [Risk factors, outcomes, and early prediction of cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury: a post hoc subgroup analysis of the Epidemiology of Surgery Associated Acute Kidney Injury study](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/risk-factors-outcomes-and-early-prediction-of-cardiac-surgery-associated-acute-kidney-injury-a-post-hoc-subgroup-analysis-of-the-epidemiology-of-surgery-associated-acute-kidney-injury-stu/) - Publication Year: 2025 By: Christian Strauss, Felix Albert, Eike Bormann, Daniel T. Engelman, Rinaldo Bellomo, Alexander Zarbock, for the EPIS-AKI investigators Abstract Background Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) is a common and important complication. The risk factors for CSA-AKI remain poorly described. We aimed to identify risk factors for CSA-AKI and develop a risk score
- [The impact of a chest drainage system on retained blood-associated complications after cardiac surgery](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/the-impact-of-a-chest-drainage-system-on-retained-blood-associated-complications-after-cardiac-surgery/) - Publication Year: 2025 By: Jurij M Kalisnik , Vitalijs Zujs , Janez Zibert , Islam Batashev , Spela Leiler , Jacob Arne B Carstensen , Jan-Niklas Krohn , Theodor Fischlein Summary OBJECTIVES Ineffective drainage can lead to retained blood syndrome (RBS), bleeding-associated complications and more postoperative atrial fibrillation (AF). The present study compares outcomes of conventional,
- [Pressure Injury Prevention Presentation & Roundtable Discussion](https://erascardiac.org/multidisciplinary-team-meeting/pressure-injury-prevention-presentation-roundtable-discussion/) - #
- [Kim Pehle, Administrative Director](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/kim-pehle-administrative-director/) - USA
- [Donna Frankel, Accounting Manager](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/donna-frankel-accounting-manager/) - USA
- [Goal Directed Therapy](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/goal-directed-therapy-lobdell/) - Calculate STS predicted risk of mortality and major complications | Urinary biomarker assessment, as indicated | Delay surgery after administration of IV contrast...
- [Seven Decades of Not Fixing Our Problem](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/seven-decades-of-not-fixing-our-problem/) - Publication Year: 2026 By: Marc W. Gerdisch, MD Summary In this issue of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Chopko and colleagues provide a valuable overview of sternal closure techniques explored over the past 70 years. Strikingly, despite advances across all other surgical disciplines repairing bone, our specialty has changed little. We create a controlled fracture of the sternum but
- [A preventive care strategy to reduce moderate or severe acute kidney injury after major surgery (BigpAK-2); a multinational, randomised clinical trial](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/a-preventive-care-strategy-to-reduce-moderate-or-severe-acute-kidney-injury-after-major-surgery-bigpak-2-a-multinational-randomised-clinical-trial/) - Publication Year: 2025 By: Alexander Zarbock, Marlies Ostermann, Lui Forni, Christian Bode, Lennart Wild, Christian Putensen, Diego Parise Roux, Elena Elías Martín, Christian Arndt, Tim Rahmel, Silvia de Rosa, Céline Monard, Antoine G Schneider, Adam Glass, Mona Jung-König, Stefano Romagnoli, James Gossage, Nuttha Lumlertgul, Jan Gerrit Haaker, Javier Ripollés-Melchor, Savino Spadaro, Antonio Siniscalchi, Emmanuel Futier, Lucie
- [Machine Learning in Clinical Trials: Developing a Framework for Transparency and Interpretation](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/machine-learning-in-clinical-trials-developing-a-framework-for-transparency-and-interpretation/) - Publication Year: 2025 John G. Augoustides, MD, FASE, FAHA No abstract Visit Publisher
- [Sternal precautions in high-risk cardiac surgery patients: Impact of a novel movement strategy and a wearable external sternal support device](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/sternal-precautions-in-high-risk-cardiac-surgery-patients-impact-of-a-novel-movement-strategy-and-a-wearable-external-sternal-support-device/) - Publication Year: 2026 Janessa Siemens MD, CCFP, Kelly Codispodi BMR(PT), MSc, Weiang Yan MD, PhD, FRCSC, David Kent MSc, Kanwal Kumar MD, MSc, FRCSC, Rakesh C. Arora MD, PhD, FRCSC Abstract Objective The median sternotomy remains the most common surgical approach in most centers performing cardiac surgery. Patients are traditionally required to undergo 6 to 8 weeks of postoperative sternal precautions, placing significant limitations on their daily activities. The aim of this study
- [Operationalizing Cardiac ERAS: The 10 Commandments of F4 (Fast Forward to Full Function)](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/operationalizing-cardiac-eras-the-10-commandments-of-f4-fast-forward-to-full-function/) - Publication Year: 2026 Marc W. Gerdisch, MD, FACS, FACC No abstract Visit Publisher
- [Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery: Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA) and American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Membership Survey](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/enhanced-recovery-after-cardiac-surgery-society-of-cardiovascular-anesthesiologists-sca-and-american-society-of-anesthesiologists-asa-membership-survey/) - Publication Year: 2026 By: Alexander J. Gregory MD, FRCPC, Emily Teeter MD, Carlos Galhardo Jr. MD, Stephanie O. Ibekwe MD, MBA, MPH, MS, Hilary P. Grocott MD, FRCPC, Wanda M. Popescu MD, Michael C. Grant MD, MSE Abstract Objectives To assess the implementation rates within 2 society memberships of enhanced recovery elements for cardiac surgery. Design
- [Patient-reported outcome measures in cardiac surgery: A systematic review](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/patient-reported-outcome-measures-in-cardiac-surgery-a-systematic-review/) - Publication Year: 2026 By: Brianna K. Rosgen MD, MSc, Sumedh Bele PhD, MBBS, MPH, Sadia Ahmed MSc, Kyle Kemp PhD, Maria Jose Santana MPharm, PhD, Alexander J. Gregory MD, FRCPC Abstract Objectives Patient-reported outcome measures (PROM) are standardized questionnaires, often referred to as tools, allowing patients to self-report their health, quality of life, or functional status
- [Patients’ Experience With Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/patients-experience-with-enhanced-recovery-after-cardiac-surgery/) - Publication Year: 2026 By: Evangelos Anastasakis , Krishna Mani , Alexander Smith , Chrysoula Nana , Philemon Gukop , Adnan Charaf , Justin Nowell , Robin Kanagasabay , Marjan Jahangir Abstract Objectives Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols in cardiac surgery can reduce length of stay and incidence of complications, but their impact on patients’ experience
- [Chirojit Mukherjee, MD, PhD, FASE, MBA](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/chirojit-mukherjee-md-phd-fasz-mba-helios/) - HELIOS Clinic for Cardiac Surgery Karlsruhe, Germany
- [Moritz C. Von Ballmoos, MD, PhD, MPH, FACC, FAHA](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/wyler-von-ballmoos-md-phd-mph-facc-faha/) - Burnette School of Medicine at TCU, Texas Health Resources, USA
- [Let Pain Be Your Guide](https://erascardiac.org/multidisciplinary-team-meeting/let-pain-be-your-guide/)
- [ERAS Cardiac Newsletter: September 2018](https://erascardiac.org/newsletters/eras-cardiac-newsletter-september-2018/) - Highlights: Announcing Sponsorships | History of ERAS Cardiac Society | ERAS Society International Welcomes ERAS Cardiac Surgery as Its Sole Heart Surgery Organization | Recent Publications and Upcoming Meetings
- [ERAS Cardiac Newsletter: January 2019](https://erascardiac.org/newsletters/eras-cardiac-newsletter-january-2019/) - Highlights: Tips for Initiating Your Own ERAS Cardiac Program | Encare ERAS-C Audit System Being Built | Biomarkers to Reduce Acute Kidney Injury | Two New Members Join Executive Board | Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | Nursing 2018 | WakeMed Health and Hospitals (Raleigh, NC) Named As First ERAS© Center of Excellence | ERAS Expert Recommendations for Cardiac Surgery | Recent Publications and Upcoming Meetings
- [ERAS Cardiac Newsletter: May 2019](https://erascardiac.org/newsletters/eras-cardiac-newsletter-may-2019/) - Highlights: Dedicated ERAS/Perioperative sessions at AATS | First ERAS@ Cardiac Study Published | Nutrition Support in Cardiac Surgery Patients | Heart to Heart | Delirium After Cardiac Surgery | Should Vaping Be Included in Prehabilitation Efforts? | One-year Results From the First Us-based Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery (ERAS@ Cardiac) Program | Recent Publications and Upcoming Meetings
- [ERAS Cardiac Newsletter: October 2019](https://erascardiac.org/newsletters/eras-cardiac-newsletter-october-2019/) - Highlights: ERAS© Cardiac at STS | Pre-op Anemia Management and Hemoglobin Optimization | Hospital Acquired Pressure Injury in Cardiac Surgery Patients | ERAS Programs for Cardiac Surgery and Nurse Anesthetist Education | Recent Publications and Upcoming Meetings
- [ERAS Cardiac Newsletter: January 2020](https://erascardiac.org/newsletters/eras-cardiac-newsletter-january-2020/) - Highlights: ERAS® Cardiac 2.0 for 2020 | Evidence for Physical Activity After Sternotomy: An Open and Shut Case for Enhanced Recovery | Management of Vasoplegia After Cardiac Surgery | Results From an Rct, Comparing a Digital With an Analog Drainage System in Cardiac Surgery Patients | Recent Publications and Upcoming Meetings
- [ERAS Cardiac Newsletter: September 2020](https://erascardiac.org/newsletters/eras-cardiac-newsletter-september-2020/) - Highlights: Clinical Trial: Chest Tube Clearance Study | The Role of Perioperative Nutrition Across the Continuum of Surgical Care | The Not-so-silent Strokes Seen in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Patients | Total Time to Hemostasis and Surface Bleeding Severity Score | Recent Publications and Upcoming Meetings
- [ERAS Cardiac Newsletter: February 2021](https://erascardiac.org/newsletters/eras-cardiac-newsletter-february-2021/) - Highlights: What is “ESP” and How Can It Help Cardiac Surgical Patients? | ERAS® Cardiac Society Virtual Conference | Team Member Education is Essential for a Successful Enhanced Recovery Program | Improved Incision Management in High-risk Cardiac Surgery Patients | Recent Publications and Upcoming Meetings
- [ERAS Cardiac Newsletter: August 2021](https://erascardiac.org/newsletters/eras-cardiac-newsletter-august-2021/) - Highlights: Digital Patient Engagement Platform for Enhanced Recovery Improves Healthcare Value | Should We Be Measuring Ionized Magnesium in Cardiac Surgery? | Management of Post-operative Nausea | Patient and Caregiver Preferences and Prioritized Outcomes for Cardiac Surgery | Recent Publications and Upcoming Meetings
- [ERAS Cardiac Newsletter: February 2022](https://erascardiac.org/newsletters/eras-cardiac-newsletter-february-2022/) - Highlights: Goal Directed Therapy (GDT) – the Overview | Goal Directed Perfusion and Cardiopulmonary Bypass | Is Intraoperative Tee the Ultimate GDT Monitor? | Recent Meta-analysis Sheds Light on Evidence Behind Gdt in Cardiac Surgery | Intraoperative GDT at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes | Recent Publications and Upcoming Meetings
- [ERAS Cardiac Newsletter: May 2022](https://erascardiac.org/newsletters/eras-cardiac-newsletter-may-2022/) - Highlights: Remote Rehab Pilot Post Cardiac Surgery | Injection of Bupivacaine Into the Pleural and Mediastinal Drains | Sternal Rigid Plate Fixation: Evidence Review | Cryo Nerve Block for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery | Preoperative Anemia Optimization | Recent Publications and Upcoming Meetings
- [ERAS Cardiac Newsletter: September 2022](https://erascardiac.org/newsletters/eras-cardiac-newsletter-september-2022/) - Highlights: Patient-reported Experience Measures (PREM) Can Identify Areas for Improvement | Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) | The Evidence for Treating Atrial Fibrillation During Cardiac Surgery | Is a Barista the Next Member of Your ERAS Team? | First Annual ERAS Cardiac Fellowship Awardee: Sameer Hirji, MD | Recent Publications and Upcoming Meetings
- [ERAS Cardiac Newsletter: January 2023](https://erascardiac.org/newsletters/eras-cardiac-newsletter-january-2023/) - Highlights: The Use of Intraoperative Transit Time Flow Measurement For Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery | What is of Value to the Patient and Caregiver? | Advanced Practice and ERAS-a Perfect Fit! | Patient Feedback as a Way to Improve the Discharge Process After Cardiac Surgery | Tele Heart Care: Post Discharge Telemedicine Program | Recent Publications and Upcoming Meetings
- [ERAS Cardiac Newsletter: May 2023](https://erascardiac.org/newsletters/eras-cardiac-newsletter-may-2023/) - Highlights: 2nd Annual AATS Enhanced Recovery Conclave | An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure: Exploring the Role of Pharmacologic Preconditioning in Improving Post-operative Outcomes | Cryo Nerve Block As Adjunctive Pain Control in Full Sternotomy During Cardiac Surgery | Viscoelastic Testing in the Cardiac OR | Tackling Perioperative Anxiety | Recent Publications and Upcoming Meetings
- [ERAS Cardiac Newsletter: January 2024](https://erascardiac.org/newsletters/eras-cardiac-newsletter-january-2024/) - Highlights: Hypofibrinogenemia in Bleeding Cardiac Surgery: A Problem in Disguise | Winning With a Novel Statistical Analysis in CT Trials: Use of the Win Ratio | Post-operative Atrial Fibrillation: Clinical Implications, Guidelines, and Emerging Evidence | The I Hate Infections Team (#IHIT) | The 2024 ERAS® Cardiac Fellowship Awardee: Busra Cangut, MD | Recent Publications and Upcoming Meetings
- [ERAS Cardiac Newsletter: November 2024](https://erascardiac.org/newsletters/eras-cardiac-newsletter-november-2024/) - Highlights: Recent Findings From the Randomized Protection Trial | Novel Pathways to Avoid Acute Kidney Injury Following Cardiac Surgery | Beyond Mortality - Post-operative Complications Remain a Thorn in the Side of Cardiac Surgery | A Deeper Dive into the Perioperative Care in Cardiac Surgery Joint Consensus Statement by the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Cardiac Society, ERAS International Society, and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) | Recent Publications and Upcoming Meetings
- [ERAS Cardiac Newsletter: January 2025](https://erascardiac.org/newsletters/eras-cardiac-newsletter-january-2025/) - Highlights: Reduced EF Goal Directed Medical Therapy for Surgeons | Postoperative Delirium—a Vexing Problem in the Postop Period | Real-world Application of Evidence Based Multimodal Analgesia | GLP-1 and SGLT2I Preoperative Cessation | SSI Prevention | Patient Blood Management | Multidisciplinary Rounding: Improving Patient Outcomes | Recent Publications and Upcoming Meetings
- [ERAS Cardiac Newsletter: October 2025](https://erascardiac.org/newsletters/eras-cardiac-newsletter-october-2025/) - Highlights: Active Chest Tube Clearance with ERAS Improves Outcomes | Ventilator Acquired Pneumonia: Diagnosis and Prevention | Improving Care in Safety-Net Hospitals | Digital Drainage Systems Reduce Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation | Recent Publications and Upcoming Meetings
- [ERAS Cardiac Newsletter: March 2026](https://erascardiac.org/newsletters/eras-cardiac-newsletter-march-2026/) - Highlights: Treating Atrial Fibrillation During CABG: A Missed Opportunity? | The Impact of Postoperative Intravenous Iron Therapy on Clinical Outcomes in Surgical Patients with Iron-Deficiency Anemia: A Comparative Analysis by Frailty Status in the Setting of Elective Cardiac Surgery | Beyond Kidney – a Glimpse Into Possible Consequences of Complement Activation on Remote Organs in Cardiopulmonary Bypass (Cpb) Setting | Recent Publications and Upcoming Meetings |
- [ERAS Cardiac Newsletter: April 2024](https://erascardiac.org/newsletters/eras-cardiac-newsletter-april-2024/) - Highlights: Opioid-sparing Opioids | Modifiable Barriers to Early Mobilization | Pain Management Outcomes Following Cryo Nerve Block in Left Thoracotomy Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery | Multimodal Analgesia | Keep Your Move in the Tube© Activity Program | Recent Publications and Upcoming Meetings
- [Team Building and Dynamics in a Congenital Heart Center](https://erascardiac.org/multidisciplinary-team-meeting/team-building-and-dynamics-in-a-congenital-heart-center/)
- [STS/SCA/AMSECT Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention of Adult Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/sts-sca-amsect-clinical-practice-guidelines-for-the-prevention-of-adult-cardiac-surgery-associated-acute-kidney-injury/) - No abstract available Visit Publisher
- [What Influences the Effectiveness of Quality Improvement in Perioperative Care: Learning From Large Multicenter Studies in Emergency General Surgery](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/what-influences-the-effectiveness-of-quality-improvement-in-perioperative-care-learning-from-large-multicenter-studies-in-emergency-general-surgery/) - Publication Year: 2022 By: Stephens, T. No abstract available. Visit Publisher
- [Guidelines on enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass or off-pump](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/guidelines-on-enhanced-recovery-after-cardiac-surgery-under-cardiopulmonary-bypass-or-off-pump/) - Publication Year: 2022 By: Mertes, P. Objective: To provide recommendations for enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery (ERACS) based on a multimodal perioperative medicine approach in adult cardiac surgery patients with the aim of improving patient satisfaction, reducing postoperative mortality and morbidity, and reducing the length of hospital stay. Design: A consensus committee of 20 experts from the French
- [Early mobilization in enhanced recovery after surgery pathways: current evidence and recent advancements](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/early-mobilization-in-enhanced-recovery-after-surgery-pathways-current-evidence-and-recent-advancements/) - Publication Year: 2022 By: Tazreean, R. Early mobilization is a crucial component of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways that counteract the adverse physiological consequences of surgical stress and immobilization. Early mobilization reduces the risk of postoperative complications, accelerates the recovery of functional walking capacity, positively impacts several patient-reported outcomes and reduces hospital length of
- [Delivery of drinking, eating and mobilising (DrEaMing) and its association with length of hospital stay after major noncardiac surgery.](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/delivery-of-drinking-eating-and-mobilising-dreaming-and-its-association-with-length-of-hospital-stay-after-major-noncardiac-surgery/) - Publication Year: 2022 By: Oliver, C. Background: Enhanced recovery pathways are associated with improved postoperative outcomes. However, as enhanced recovery pathways have become more complex and varied, compliance has reduced. The 'DrEaMing' bundle re-prioritises early postoperative delivery of drinking, eating, and mobilising. We investigated relationships between DrEaMing compliance, postoperative hospital length of stay (LOS), and complications in
- [Goal-directed perfusion for reducing acute kidney injury in cardiac surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/goal-directed-perfusion-for-reducing-acute-kidney-injury-in-cardiac-surgery-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis/) - Publication Year: 2023 By: Gao, P. Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) which can affect morbidity and mortality. Goal-directed perfusion (GDP) intended to avoid the nadir oxygen delivery index below the critical value is associated with reduced postoperative AKI. However, current studies suggested that GDP can only decrease the incidence
- [Eliminating sternal wound infections: Why every cardiac surgery program needs an I hate infections team](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/eliminating-sternal-wound-infections-why-every-cardiac-surgery-program-needs-an-i-hate-infections-team/) - Publication Year: 2023 By: Downing, M. Objectives: The majority of studies examining deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) prevention focus on ameliorating 1 variable at a time. There is a paucity of data regarding the synergistic effects of combining clinical and environmental interventions. This article describes an interdisciplinary, multimodal approach to eliminate DSWIs at a large community hospital.
- [Anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: Do guidelines reflect the evidence?](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/anticoagulation-for-atrial-fibrillation-after-cardiac-surgery-do-guidelines-reflect-the-evidence/) - Publication Year: 2023 By: Chatterjee, S. No abstract available. Visit Publisher
- [Restricted Versus Liberal Versus Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy for Non-vascular Abdominal Surgery: A Network Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/restricted-versus-liberal-versus-goal-directed-fluid-therapy-for-non-vascular-abdominal-surgery-a-network-meta-analysis-and-systematic-review/) - Publication year: 2023 By: Yang, T. Optimal perioperative fluid management is crucial, with over- or under-replacement associated with complications. There are many strategies for fluid therapy, including liberal fluid therapy (LFT), restrictive fluid therapy (RFT) and goal-directed fluid therapy (GDT), without a clear consensus as to which is better. We aimed to find out which is
- [Chest Tube Management: Past, Present, and Future Directions for Developing Evidence-Based Best Practices](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/chest-tube-management/) - Publication year: 2023 By: Lobdell, K. In the field of modern cardiothoracic surgery, chest drainage has become ubiquitous and yet characterized by a wide variation in practice. Meanwhile, the evolution of chest drain technology has created gaps in knowledge that represent opportunities for new research to support the development of best practices in chest drain management.
- [Alexander Zarbock, MD](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/alexander-zarbock-md/) - University Hospital Münster, Germany
- [Judson Williams, MD MHS](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/judson-williams-md-mhs/) - WakeMed Heart & Vascular, USA
- [Michael Sander, MD, FESAIC](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/michael-sander-md-fesaic/) - University Hospital Gießen, Germany
- [Eric Roselli, MD FACS](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/eric-roselli-md-facs/) - Cleveland Clinic, USA
- [Louis P. Perrault, MD PhD FRCSC FACS FECS](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/louis-p-perrault-md-phd-frcsc-facs-fecs/) - Montreal Heart Institute, Université de Montréal, Canada
- [Tom C. Nguyen, MD](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/tom-c-nguyen-md/) - Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Florida International University, USA
- [Gregg Nelson, MD, PhD](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/gregg-nelson-md-phd/) - Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Canada
- [Milan Milojevic, MD, PhD, MSCE, FESC](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/milan-milojevic-md-phd-msce-fesc/) - Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute, and University of Zurich, Switzerland
- [Omar Vilca Mejia, MD, PhD](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/omar-vilca-mejia-md-phd/) - Heart Institute of São Paulo Medical School, Brazil
- [Gina McConnell, BSN, RN, CCRN](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/gina-mcconnell-bsn-rn-ccrn/) - WakeMed Health & Hospitals, USA
- [Charles Mack, MD, FACS](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/charles-mack-md-facs/) - Weill Cornell Medicine, USA
- [Yoan Lamarche, MD, MSc, FRCSC](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/yoan-lamarche-md-msc-frcsc/) - Montreal Heart Institute, Université de Montréal, Canada
- [Michel Kindo, MD, PhD](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/michel-kindo-md-phd/) - Department of CardioVascular Surgery, Transplantation and Cardiac Assistance University Hospital of Strasbourg, France
- [Ali Khoynezhad, MD PhD FACS FHRS](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/ali-khoynezhad-md-phd-facs-fhrs/) - Memorial Care Long Beach Medical Center, USA
- [Marjan Jahangiri, MBBS MS FRCS(CTh)](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/marjan-jahangiri-mbbs-ms-frcscth/) - St. Georges University of London, UK
- [Stephanie O. Ibekwe, MD, MBA, MPH, MS](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/stephanie-o-ibekwe-md-mba-mph-ms/) - Baylor College of Medicine, USA
- [Sameer Hirji, MD MPH](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/sameer-hirji-md-mph/) - Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, USA
- [Natalia Ivascu Girardi, MD](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/natalia-ivascu-girardi-md/) - Weill Cornell Medicine, USA
- [Marc Gerdisch, MD FACS FACC](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/marc-gerdisch-md-facs-facc/) - Franciscan Health Heart Center, USA
- [Nick Fletcher, MBBS FRCA FFICM](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/nick-fletcher-mbbs-frca-fficm/) - Cleveland Clinic London, UK
- [Joerg Ender, MD](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/joerg-ender-md/) - Heart Center Leipzig, Germany
- [Andre Y. Denault, MD, Ph.D., FRCPC, ABIM-CCM, FASE, FCCS](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/andre-y-denault-md-ph-d-frcpc-abim-ccm-fase-fccs/) - Montreal Heart Institute, Canada
- [Shannon S. Crotwell, RN, BSN, CCRN](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/shannon-s-crotwell-rn-bsn-ccrn/) - Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, USA
- [Jessica Brodt, MBBS, FASA](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/jessica-brodt-mbbs-fasa/) - Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, USA
- [Edward Boyle, MD](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/edward-boyle-md/) - St. Charles Medical Center, USA
- [John G Augoustides, MD, FASE, FAHA](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/john-g-augoustides-md-fase-faha/) - Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs, Professor of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology & Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania, USA
- [Keith Allen, MD](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/keith-allen-md/) - Mid America Heart Institute, USA
- [Christian Stoppe, MD, FAHA](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/christian-stoppe-md-faha/) - Charité in Berlin and Würzburg University, Germany
- [Amanda Rea, DNP, CRNP, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, CMC, CSC, E-AEC](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/amanda-rea-dnp-crnp-agacnp-bc-ccrn-cmc-csc-e-aec/) - University of Maryland, St Joseph Medical Center, USA
- [Seenu Reddy, MD MBA FACS](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/seenu-reddy-md-mba-facs/) - VP Finance, ERAS Cardiac Society; Centennial Heart & Vascular Center, USA
- [Rawn Salenger, MD](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/rawn-salenger-md/) - VP Education, ERAS Cardiac Society; University of Maryland, USA
- [Vicki Morton, DNP MSN AGNP-BC](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/vicki-morton-dnp-msn-agnp-bc/) - VP International Outreach, ERAS Cardiac Society; Providence Anesthesiology Associates, USA
- [Kevin W. Lobdell, MD](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/kevin-w-lobdell-md/) - Treasurer & VP Network, ERAS Cardiac Society; Atrium Health, USA
- [Alexander Gregory, MD FRCPC](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/alexander-gregory-md-frcpc/) - Secretary & VP Research, ERAS Cardiac Society; University of Calgary, Canada
- [Serdar Gunaydin, MD, PhD](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/serdar-gunaydin-md-phd/) - Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Health Sciences, Ankara City Hospital Campus, Turkey
- [Cheryl Crisafi, MSN RN CNL](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/cheryl-crisafi-msn-rn-cnl/) - VP Multidisciplinary, ERAS Cardiac Society; Baystate Medical Center, USA
- [Rakesh Arora, MD PhD FRCSC FACS](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/rakesh-arora-md-phd-frcsc-facs/) - VP Research, ERAS Cardiac Society; University of Manitoba, Canada
- [Michael Grant, MD MSE](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/michael-grant-md-mse/) - Executive Vice President, ERAS Cardiac Society; Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, USA
- [Daniel Engelman, MD](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/daniel-engelman-md/) - President, ERAS Cardiac Society; Baystate Medical Center, USA
- [Patient Blood Management (PBM)](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/patient-blood-management-pbm/) - Patient Blood Management (PBM) is a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to improving patient outcomes by preserving and optimizing a patient's own blood.
- [Patient Education Video Library](https://erascardiac.org/vec/patient/patient-education-video-library/) - A Clinical Resource to Support Patient Understanding The following short videos were developed to support cardiac surgery patients in understanding their care, from preoperative preparation to postoperative recovery. Each video features practical tips and guidance on topics such as surgical site infection prevention, multimodal pain management, nutrition, physical activity, and more. The information is delivered
- [Acute Kidney Injury](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/acute-kidney-injury/) - Perform a kidney health assessment, to include medical and medication history, baseline kidney function, previous episodes of AKI, nephrotoxin exposure, assessment of anemia...
- [Atrial Fibrillation](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/atrial-fibrillation/) - Screen for preoperative paroxysmal/chronic atrial fibrillation (Questions/Exam: any history of atrial fibrillation or palpitations, pulse check, ECG, etc)...
- [Multimodal Analgesia](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/multimodal-analgesia/) - Decisions regarding order inclusion were made based on estimated benefit, risk, cost, implementation complexity, and generalizability.
- [Overview: TKO](https://erascardiac.org/vec/provider/overview-tko/) - To assist clinicians in bringing existing guidelines and best practice recommendations to the bedside, ERAS Cardiac has created a series of Turnkey Order Sets...
- [Sustained Reduction in Prolonged Ventilation Following CABG](https://erascardiac.org/multidisciplinary-team-meeting/sustained-reduction-in-prolonged-ventilation-following-cabg/)
- [Awake and Walking ICU: Giving Patients the best chance to Survive and Thrive](https://erascardiac.org/multidisciplinary-team-meeting/awake-and-walking-icu-giving-patients-the-best-chance-to-survive-and-thrive/)
- [Using Pocus and the PA Catheter to Manage RV Failure](https://erascardiac.org/multidisciplinary-team-meeting/using-pocus-and-the-pa-catheter-to-manage-rv-failure/)
- [ERAS Program- Key Differentiator](https://erascardiac.org/multidisciplinary-team-meeting/eras-program-key-differentiator/)
- [Building a Perioperative Optimization Service](https://erascardiac.org/multidisciplinary-team-meeting/building-a-perioperative-optimization-service/)
- [Methadone Use in Cardiac Surgery](https://erascardiac.org/multidisciplinary-team-meeting/methadone-use-in-cardiac-surgery/)
- [Panel Discussion on Regional Blocks](https://erascardiac.org/multidisciplinary-team-meeting/panel-discussion-on-regional-blocks/)
- [Tele Heart Care](https://erascardiac.org/multidisciplinary-team-meeting/tele-heart-care/)
- [The Evolution of Cardiac Critical Care](https://erascardiac.org/multidisciplinary-team-meeting/the-evolution-of-cardiac-critical-care/)
- [Prehabilitation of Cardiac Surgery Patients](https://erascardiac.org/multidisciplinary-team-meeting/prehabilitation-of-cardiac-surgery-patients/)
- [Albumin Use in Cardiac Surgery: IS it SAFE?](https://erascardiac.org/multidisciplinary-team-meeting/albumin-use-in-cardiac-surgery-is-it-safe/)
- [Stephanie Pray, Social, Digital & Web Content Manager](https://erascardiac.org/our-team/stephanie-pray-social-digital-web-content-manager/) - USA

## Pages

- [Home](https://erascardiac.org/) - An educational resource for professionals, patients and advocates focusing on improving care and recovery for those undergoing heart surgery through evidence-based practices.
- [ERAS Cardiac Micro-Learning Series](https://erascardiac.org/eras-cardiac-micro-learning-series/) - Practical, evidence-based education built for busy perioperative teams. The ERAS Cardiac micro-learning series delivers focused, mobile-friendly lessons that reinforce key concepts in enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery. Each module is designed to be completed in short sessions so your team can revisit, retain, and apply what they learn without stepping away from patient care for
- [Login to the Virtual Education Center](https://erascardiac.org/login-vec/) - Login A login is required to access provider content on the ERAS Cardiac website. Click here to register for free access to the Virtual Education Center (VEC). If you used our previous website, please note that a new account is required on this site. You are currently logged in as erascardiac_e5jiwa. Log out?
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- [Virtual Education Center](https://erascardiac.org/virtual-education-center-patients/) - ERAS Cardiac Virtual Education Center Welcome to the ERAS Cardiac Society Virtual Education Center (VEC). The ERAS® Cardiac Virtual Education Center is your resource for learning about cardiac surgery, recovery, and the care journey before, during, and after surgery. Here, you'll find educational videos, expert information, and supportive resources designed to help patients and families better
- [Publications](https://erascardiac.org/virtual-education-center/vec-publications/) - Superficial parasternal intercostal plane block with ropivacaine versus placebo for opioid exposure after cardiac surgery (EPOCH CardioLink-10): a multicentre, double-blind, randomised trialPublication Year: 2026 By: Ahmad Alli, C. David Mazer, Fallon Dennis, Hwee Teoh, Kyle Chin, Adrian Quan, S. M. Ali Hassan, Michael Szarek, John D. Tran, Nitish K. Dhingra, Juan P. Ghiringhelli, Fábio de Vasconcelos
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- [Corporate Partners](https://erascardiac.org/corporate-partners/) - Corporate Partners Click or tap a logo to learn more about how each of our corporate partners are working towards our shared goal of better care for patients. Corporate financial support will be used to promote the mission of the ERAS® Cardiac Society. We are committed to standardizing best practice surrounding the perioperative care of
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- [Contact & FAQs](https://erascardiac.org/contact-faqs/) - Find answers to common questions about ERAS® Cardiac resources, events, newsletters, and getting involved. Join our mailing list and receive the newsletter Submit your information on our Contact page to receive Society updates and the newsletter. We do not share contact information with third parties. Learn about ERAS implementation There are several ways to learn
- [VEC: Newsletters](https://erascardiac.org/virtual-education-center/vec-newsletters/) - About the ERAS Cardiac Newsletter Stay informed with curated insights from the ERAS® Cardiac Society. Our newsletters share the latest updates in enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery, including upcoming events, new educational resources, research highlights, and collaborative opportunities from across the global ERAS Cardiac network. Whether you’re a provider, coordinator, researcher, or simply curious about
- [VEC: Turnkey Order Sets](https://erascardiac.org/virtual-education-center/vec-turnkey-order-sets/) - Patient Blood ManagementCreated: September 24, 2023 Contributor: ERAS Cardiac TKO Writing Group Editor: Rawn Salenger MD Summary To assist clinicians in bringing existing guidelines and best practice recommendations to the bedside, ERAS Cardiac has created a series of “Turnkey Order… read more…Multimodal AnalgesiaCreated: September 24, 2023 Contributor: ERAS Cardiac TKO Writing Group Editors: Alexander Gregory MD FRCPC
- [Support Recovery with ERAS® Cardiac Expert Recommendations](https://erascardiac.org/expert-recommendations/) - These resources summarize ERAS® Cardiac recommendations by phase of care: before, during, and after surgery. Each topic links to a PDF with supporting evidence and practical considerations. Recommendations are intended to support quality improvement and shared decision-making within local protocols. Jump to section Summary Before Surgery During Surgery After Surgery Multiphase Summary 2024 ERAS Expert
- [VEC: Implementation Materials](https://erascardiac.org/virtual-education-center/implementation-materials/) - For Providers Why ERAS Cardiac?Created: September 30, 2023 Contributor(s): ERAS Cardiac Society Board Members 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 •… read more…ERAS Cardiac Implementation ResourcesCreated: September
- [ERAS Cardiac Program](https://erascardiac.org/eras-cardiac-program/) - Overview Support faster recovery with evidence-based recommendations to support enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery. How we did it Our recommendations are based on a multidisciplinary, systematic review of the current literature. We identified potential enhanced recovery interventions, extracted supporting data from published studies, and evaluated the findings through a structured, collaborative consensus process. Each recommended
- [Contact form](https://erascardiac.org/contact/) - We will do our best to respond as soon as possible. Please note that our capacity is currently limited, so we may not be able to provide individualized responses to specific questions about ERAS programs, individual elements, or implementation. Many resources are available free of charge on this website. Additional educational resources, including the Virtual
- [VEC: ERAS Cardiac Protocols](https://erascardiac.org/virtual-education-center/eras-cardiac-protocols/) - For Providers Surgical Site Infection (SSI) PreventionCreated: June 28, 2021 Contributor(s): Heather Kooiker • Mike Modrow, PA-C • ERAS Cardiac Collaborative Network 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,… read more…Rigid Sternal Fixation & RecoveryCreated: June
- [The Story Behind ERAS® Cardiac Society](https://erascardiac.org/about/) - Who We Are ERAS® stands for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery. The ERAS® Cardiac Society focuses on improving care and recovery for patients undergoing heart surgery through research, education, audit, and the implementation of evidence-based practices. In early 2017, a group of cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, and intensivists formed the Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery (ERACS) group.
- [VEC Content Submission](https://erascardiac.org/vec-content-submission/) - Please note, this form is only available to logged-in users who are specifically providers. Please note, you are logged-in as a patient and this submission form is only available to providers. Account login Register online

## Events

- [New Cardiac Recovery Room Podcast Episode](https://erascardiac.org/event/new-cardiac-recovery-room-podcast-episode-8/) - A new episode of The Cardiac Recovery Room, produced by CTSNet, is released on the third Wednesday of each month. This monthly podcast features conversations with ERAS Cardiac Society leadership and guests on timely topics in cardiac surgery, enhanced recovery, and perioperative care. Event website: https://www.ctsnet.org/podcast_series/the-cardiac-recovery-room/
- [New Cardiac Recovery Room Podcast Episode](https://erascardiac.org/event/new-cardiac-recovery-room-podcast-episode-7/) - A new episode of The Cardiac Recovery Room, produced by CTSNet, is released on the third Wednesday of each month. This monthly podcast features conversations with ERAS Cardiac Society leadership and guests on timely topics in cardiac surgery, enhanced recovery, and perioperative care. Event website: https://www.ctsnet.org/podcast_series/the-cardiac-recovery-room/
- [New Cardiac Recovery Room Podcast Episode](https://erascardiac.org/event/new-cardiac-recovery-room-podcast-episode-6/) - A new episode of The Cardiac Recovery Room, produced by CTSNet, is released on the third Wednesday of each month. This monthly podcast features conversations with ERAS Cardiac Society leadership and guests on timely topics in cardiac surgery, enhanced recovery, and perioperative care. Event website: https://www.ctsnet.org/podcast_series/the-cardiac-recovery-room/
- [New Cardiac Recovery Room Podcast Episode](https://erascardiac.org/event/new-cardiac-recovery-room-podcast-episode-5/) - A new episode of The Cardiac Recovery Room, produced by CTSNet, is released on the third Wednesday of each month. This monthly podcast features conversations with ERAS Cardiac Society leadership and guests on timely topics in cardiac surgery, enhanced recovery, and perioperative care. Event website: https://www.ctsnet.org/podcast_series/the-cardiac-recovery-room/
- [New Cardiac Recovery Room Podcast Episode](https://erascardiac.org/event/new-cardiac-recovery-room-podcast-episode-4/) - A new episode of The Cardiac Recovery Room, produced by CTSNet, is released on the third Wednesday of each month. This monthly podcast features conversations with ERAS Cardiac Society leadership and guests on timely topics in cardiac surgery, enhanced recovery, and perioperative care. Event website: https://www.ctsnet.org/podcast_series/the-cardiac-recovery-room/
- [New Cardiac Recovery Room Podcast Episode](https://erascardiac.org/event/new-cardiac-recovery-room-podcast-episode-3/) - A new episode of The Cardiac Recovery Room, produced by CTSNet, is released on the third Wednesday of each month. This monthly podcast features conversations with ERAS Cardiac Society leadership and guests on timely topics in cardiac surgery, enhanced recovery, and perioperative care. Event website: https://www.ctsnet.org/podcast_series/the-cardiac-recovery-room/
- [Infective Endocarditis](https://erascardiac.org/event/infective-endocarditis/) - Join the ERAS Cardiac Monthly Multidisciplinary Meeting for a discussion on Infective Endocarditis. Featuring: Gail Markowski, DNP, ANP-BC, ACNPC-AG, CCRN, FAHA Reseve your spot
- [Liberalized Sternal Precautions](https://erascardiac.org/event/liberalized-sternal-precautions/) - Join the ERAS Cardiac Monthly Multidisciplinary Meeting for a discussion on Liberalized Sternal Precautions. Featuring: Frank R. Halfwerk, PhD Reserve your spot
- [ECMO: Awake, Extubate and Ambulate](https://erascardiac.org/event/ecmo-awake-extubate-and-ambulate/) - Join the ERAS Cardiac Monthly Multidisciplinary Meeting for a discussion on ECMO: Awake, Extubate and Ambulate. Featuring: J.W.Awori Hayanga MD, MPH, MHL, FACS, FRCS, FCCP, FCCM Reserve your spot
- [No Multidisciplinary Meeting in December, Happy Holidays!](https://erascardiac.org/event/no-multidisciplinary-meeting-in-december-happy-holidays/)
- [Goal-Directed Therapy](https://erascardiac.org/event/goal-directed-therapy/) - Join the ERAS Cardiac Monthly Multidisciplinary Meeting for a discussion on Goal-Directed Therapy. Featuring: Amanda Rea DNP, CRNP AGACNP-BC, CCAPP, CCRN, CMC, CSC, E-AEC Reserve your spot
- [Post Intensive Care Syndrome](https://erascardiac.org/event/post-intensive-care-syndrome/) - Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) affects up to 80% of adult ICU survivors and can develop in as little as two days, sometimes extending to family members as PICS-F. Join the ERAS Cardiac Monthly Multidisciplinary Meeting to learn how to recognize and prevent it. Reserve your spot
- [The 10 Commandments of F4 (Fast Forward to Full Function) with Marc Gerdisch, MD, FACS, FACC](https://erascardiac.org/event/the-10-commandments-of-f4-fast-forward-to-full-function/)
- [New Cardiac Recovery Room Podcast Episode](https://erascardiac.org/event/new-cardiac-recovery-room-podcast-episode/) - A new episode of The Cardiac Recovery Room, produced by CTSNet, is released on the third Wednesday of each month. This monthly podcast features conversations with ERAS Cardiac Society leadership and guests on timely topics in cardiac surgery, enhanced recovery, and perioperative care.
- [No Monthly Multidisciplinary Meeting in May](https://erascardiac.org/event/no-monthly-multidisciplinary-meeting-in-may/) - There will be no ERAS Cardiac Society Monthly Multidisciplinary Meeting in May. We look forward to resuming the series in June.
- [New Cardiac Recovery Room Podcast Episode](https://erascardiac.org/event/new-cardiac-recovery-room-podcast-episode-2/) - A new episode of The Cardiac Recovery Room, produced by CTSNet, is released on the third Wednesday of each month. This monthly podcast features conversations with ERAS Cardiac Society leadership and guests on timely topics in cardiac surgery, enhanced recovery, and perioperative care.
- [ERAS Cardiac Networking Reception](https://erascardiac.org/event/eras-cardiac-networking-reception/)
- [Pressure Injury Prevention Presentation & Roundtable Discussion](https://erascardiac.org/event/pressure-injury-prevention-presentation-roundtable-discussion/) - Virtual Monthly Multidisciplinary Meeting Speaker: Amanda Rea, DNP, CRNP, AGACNP-BC, CCAPP, CCRN, CMC, CSC, E-AEC Clinical Program Manager and Lead of Advanced Practice Division of Cardiac Surgery University of Maryland St Joseph Medical Center
- [Monthly Meeting: Let Pain Be Your Guide](https://erascardiac.org/event/monthly-meeting-let-pain-be-your-guide/) - Event details to come.
- [AATS: 106th Annual Meeting](https://erascardiac.org/event/aats-106th-annual-meeting/) - The world's most prestigious cardiothoracic surgery event. Grow your expertise, network with leading experts, and help build the future of cardiothoracic surgery.

## Categories

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- [Provider](https://erascardiac.org/category/vec/provider/) - Assign this category for provider relevant content within the Virtual Education Center.
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- [Implementation](https://erascardiac.org/category/vec/provider/implementation/)
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- [Protocols](https://erascardiac.org/category/vec/patient/protocols/)
- [Protocols](https://erascardiac.org/category/vec/provider/protocols-provider/)
- [Turnkey Order Sets](https://erascardiac.org/category/vec/provider/turnkey-order-sets/)
- [Publications](https://erascardiac.org/category/vec/provider/publications/)
- [Innovations (Phila).](https://erascardiac.org/category/vec/provider/publications/innovations-phila/)
- [Cureus](https://erascardiac.org/category/vec/provider/publications/cureus/)
- [J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg](https://erascardiac.org/category/vec/provider/publications/j-thorac-cardiovasc-surg/)
- [JTCVS Tech](https://erascardiac.org/category/vec/provider/publications/jtcvs-tech/)
- [Perfusion](https://erascardiac.org/category/vec/provider/publications/perfusion/)
- [Ann Thorac Surg](https://erascardiac.org/category/vec/provider/publications/ann-thorac-surg/)
- [Br J Anaesth.](https://erascardiac.org/category/vec/provider/publications/br-j-anaesth/)
- [J Comp Eff Res.](https://erascardiac.org/category/vec/provider/publications/j-comp-eff-res/)
- [Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med.](https://erascardiac.org/category/vec/provider/publications/anaesth-crit-care-pain-med/)
- [Anesth Analg.](https://erascardiac.org/category/vec/provider/publications/anesth-analg/)
- [Our Team](https://erascardiac.org/category/our-team/)
- [Executive Board](https://erascardiac.org/category/our-team/executive-board/)
- [Advisory Board](https://erascardiac.org/category/our-team/advisory-board/)
- [Administrators](https://erascardiac.org/category/our-team/administrators/)
- [European Leadership Council](https://erascardiac.org/category/our-team/european-leadership-council/)
- [Advance Practice Provider Council](https://erascardiac.org/category/our-team/advance-practice-provider-council/)
- [Multidisciplinary Team Meeting](https://erascardiac.org/category/multidisciplinary-team-meeting/)
- [Newsletters](https://erascardiac.org/category/newsletters/)
- [ICVTS / Interdiscip Cardiovasc Thorac Surg](https://erascardiac.org/category/vec/provider/publications/icvts-interdiscip-cardiovasc-thorac-surg/)
- [JCVA / J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth](https://erascardiac.org/category/vec/provider/publications/jcva-j-cardiothorac-vasc-anesth/)
- [JTCVS Open](https://erascardiac.org/category/vec/provider/publications/jtcvs-open/)
- [The Lancet](https://erascardiac.org/category/vec/provider/publications/the-lancet/)
- [European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery](https://erascardiac.org/category/vec/provider/publications/european-journal-of-cardio-thoracic-surgery/)
- [Critical Care Clinics](https://erascardiac.org/category/vec/provider/publications/critical-care-clinics/)
- [World Journal of Surgery](https://erascardiac.org/category/vec/provider/publications/world-journal-of-surgery/)

## Tags

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- [review article](https://erascardiac.org/tag/review-article/)
- [goal-directed therapy](https://erascardiac.org/tag/goal-directed-therapy/)
- [non-cardiac ERAS](https://erascardiac.org/tag/non-cardiac-eras/)
- [systematic review](https://erascardiac.org/tag/systematic-review/)
- [atrial fibrillation](https://erascardiac.org/tag/atrial-fibrillation/)
- [implementation](https://erascardiac.org/tag/implementation/)
- [editorial](https://erascardiac.org/tag/editorial/)
- [infection prevention](https://erascardiac.org/tag/infection-prevention/)
- [goal-directed perfusion](https://erascardiac.org/tag/goal-directed-perfusion/)
- [acute kidney injury](https://erascardiac.org/tag/acute-kidney-injury/)
- [guidelines and consensus documents](https://erascardiac.org/tag/guidelines-and-consensus-documents/)
- [audit and outcomes](https://erascardiac.org/tag/audit-and-outcomes/)
- [ambulation and physiotherapy](https://erascardiac.org/tag/ambulation-and-physiotherapy/)
- [ERAS principles](https://erascardiac.org/tag/eras-principles/)
- [Membership Survey](https://erascardiac.org/tag/membership-survey/)
- [commentary](https://erascardiac.org/tag/commentary/)
- [outcomes research](https://erascardiac.org/tag/outcomes-research/)
- [prospective study](https://erascardiac.org/tag/prospective-study/)
- [prospective comparative study](https://erascardiac.org/tag/prospective-comparative-study/)
- [randomized clinical trial](https://erascardiac.org/tag/randomized-clinical-trial/)
- [meta-analysis](https://erascardiac.org/tag/meta-analysis/)
- [original research](https://erascardiac.org/tag/original-research/)
- [clinical trial](https://erascardiac.org/tag/clinical-trial/)
- [multimodal analgesia](https://erascardiac.org/tag/multimodal-analgesia/)

## Event Categories

- [ERASCS Monthly Meeting](https://erascardiac.org/events/category/erascs-monthly-meeting/)
- [Multidisciplinary Meeting](https://erascardiac.org/events/category/multidisciplinary-meeting/)
- [Conference](https://erascardiac.org/events/category/conference/)
- [Networking Reception](https://erascardiac.org/events/category/networking-reception/)
- [Cardiac Recovery Room Podcast](https://erascardiac.org/events/category/cardiac-recovery-room-podcast/)