[Fast tracking in pediatric surgery]

(Fast Track in der Kinderchirurgie.)

Full Abstract

Fast track protocols are justified for several pediatric surgical procedures. Particular operations on neonates and babies require specialized postoperative care. In these very young patients, no benefit can be expected from rigid fast track concepts. Many workflows in pediatric surgery have already been optimized with a view toward very short hospital stay. The published experiences with fast track protocols in pediatric surgery show that the method is feasible and safe. Complication and readmission rates are very low. Perioperative adjustments, shorter fasting periods, and the use of new analgetics are desirable in pediatric fast track protocols. Particularly for children, customizing protocols to the individual patients' requirements must be guaranteed.

Author information

Author/s: Holland-Cunz, S (S); Günther, P (P);

Affiliation: Chirurgische Klinik, Sektion Kinderchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, Heidelberg, Germany. stefan.holland-cunz(-atsign-)med.uni-heidelberg.de

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: English Abstract; Journal Article

Journal: Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift für alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen (Chirurg), published in Germany. (Language: ger)

Reference: 2009-Aug; vol 80 (issue 8) : pp 719-23

Dates: Created 2009/08/11; Completed 2009/10/28;

PMID: 19300912, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/28/2009, IMS Date: )

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Adolescent
Ambulatory Surgical Procedures - economics
Analgesia - economics
Appendectomy - economics
Child
Child, Preschool
Cost Savings
Germany
Humans
Infant

Infant
Infant, Newborn
Laparoscopy - economics
Length of Stay - economics
Patient Care Team - economics
Patient Readmission - economics; statistics & numerical data
Perioperative Care - economics
Postoperative Complications - economics; etiology
Surgical Procedures, Minimally Invasive - economics
Unnecessary Procedures - economics

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