Patient Guidebook for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS): Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
This comprehensive guidebook prepares patients for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) breast reconstruction procedures. It covers pre-operative preparation including stopping smoking and alcohol, maintaining activity, nutritional supplementation with Oral Impact and Preload drinks, and dietary modifications. The material explains different reconstruction options, post-operative care including pain management and early mobilization, discharge planning, home recovery guidelines, and when to seek medical attention. It includes detailed activity tracking sheets and emphasizes evidence-based practices to optimize surgical outcomes and recovery.
This article is published by and last updated in 2026.