title: Fast track program to prevent postoperative ileus.
abstract: A fast track program was implemented using best practices to prevent postoperative ileus. Patients receiving traditional care for bowel surgery were compared to patients on the fast track program. The incidence of ileus decreased 43%, and length of stay decreased 1.352 days.
authors.affiliation: Surgical Unit, Lynchburg General Hospital, Division of Centra Health, Lynchburg, VA, USA.
authors.forename: Cynthia W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Ward
mesh_terms: D019985:Benchmarking; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D045823:Ileus / Q000601:surgery*; D007902:Length of Stay; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000191:economics* / Q000451:nursing*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*