Episode # 35 High Truths with Dr. Michael Scott on ERAS, Enhanced Recovery After SurgeryEpisode # 35 High Truths with Dr. Michael Scott on ERAS, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
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Can you have less pain, less opioids, and faster and better recovery after surgery? Absolutely! ERAS, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery optimizes care before, during and after surgery in terms. Learn about ERAS from the President of ERAS USA. Dr Mike Scott MB ChB FRCP FRCA FFICM Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at the Hospital of the University of PennsylvaniaDivision Chief Surgical & Neuroscience Critical Care Medicine Medical Director, PENN E-LERT Telemedicine ICU Program University of Pennsylvania Biography Dr. Mike Scott undertook his undergraduate medical training in the UK and Postgraduate training in the UK and Australia. He trained in internal medicine before doing anesthesiology and critical care medicine and has Fellowships with the Royal College of Physician’s, Royal College of Anaesthetists and Faculty for Intensive Care Medicine. He was one of the first clinicians to adopt Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) principles in 2001 at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford UK and has championed it ever since. He was appointed a National Clinical Advisor in Enhanced Recovery for NHS Improvement in 2012. Mike has a keen research interest and has been investigator / Chief Investigator for multiple studies in analgesia, haemodynamic monitoring, fluid therapy and the stress response for surgery within an ERAS Protocol. He advocates opioid sparing analgesia and hemodynamic monitoring including bedside ultrasound as a standard of care. He was lead author of the Perioperative Quality Initiative for opioid sparing analgesia and recently co-author of the international multidisciplinary consensus statement on the prevention of opioid-related harm in adult surgical patients. Dr. Scott is President of ERAS USA and co-author for some of the ERAS Society Consensus Guidelines, Chair of the ERAS Education Committee and is on the ERAS Society Executive Committee. Mike has lectured extensively around the world and has published clinical trials, editorials and review papers. He is Senior Editor for Anesthesia and Analgesia. Dr. Scott moved to the USA from the UK at the end of 2016 to take up the position of Medical Director for Clinical Effectiveness and Division Chief of Critical Care medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, Virginia. He moved to take up the position of Division Chief at the University of Pennsylvania at the beginning of 2020 just in time for the COVID pandemic! ERAS Resources Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Statement on prevention of opioid-related harm in surgery from international multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
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ERAS: Revolutionizing Post-Surgery Recovery with Dr. Michael Scott
“ERAS is one of the most fundamental things that's happened to surgery in the last years, apart from keyhole surgery, and interestingly, it doesn't change surgery at all.”
Imagine bouncing back from surgery with less pain and fewer opioids. Sounds too good to be true? Dr. Michael Scott, President of ERAS USA, explains how Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is making this a reality. Hosted by Dr. Roneet Lev on 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction', this episode dives into the transformative power of ERAS in perioperative care. Dr.
Scott, a seasoned anesthesiologist and critical care expert, shares how ERAS optimizes every stage of the surgical process, from pre-op to recovery. Gone are the days when patients were sent home with a hefty supply of opioid painkillers. ERAS introduces innovative non-opioid pain management techniques like nerve blocks and ketamine pumps. These methods not only alleviate pain but also reduce anxiety and the risk of opioid addiction. Dr.
Scott's insights reveal how this multidisciplinary approach tailors care plans to individual needs, taking into account factors like anemia, blood pressure, and diabetes. But ERAS isn't just about cutting down on opioids. It's about enhancing the overall surgical experience. By empowering patients to actively participate in their care, ERAS reduces anxiety and improves satisfaction. Imagine going into surgery with a clear plan that addresses your unique health needs and coming out with a smoother, faster recovery. Dr.
Scott highlights the cost-effectiveness of ERAS, emphasizing that better patient outcomes don't have to come with a hefty price tag. This patient-centered approach not only improves quality care but also offers significant savings for healthcare systems. Tune in to this episode of 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction' to learn how ERAS is changing the game in surgical care.
Whether you're facing surgery or supporting someone who is, this episode provides valuable insights into how modern medicine is making recovery quicker, safer, and more comfortable.
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