Outpatient / Day-care Joint Replacement — Safety & Protocols
Enhanced recovery protocols (ERAS) enable same-day/next-day discharge in selected patients. Selection: ASA I–II, motivated, good support, no major comorbidities or bleeding risks. Protocol: multimodal anesthesia/analgesia, tranexamic acid, early mobilization, standardized discharge criteria. Benefits: lower cost, reduced infection risk, high satisfaction; challenges include safety in high-risk groups. Telemonitoring and home PT expand feasibility.
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10Which of the following is an essential criterion for selecting patients for outpatient joint replacement?
mcqWhat does the 'A' in the SAFE mnemonic for outpatient joint replacement selection stand for?
mcqWhat is the primary benefit of enhanced recovery protocols (ERAS) in outpatient joint replacement?
mcqWhich of the following is a relative contraindication for outpatient joint replacement?
mcqFor patients undergoing outpatient joint replacement, which of the following is a standardized discharge crite...
mcqWhich anesthetic technique is preferred in outpatient joint replacement to facilitate early mobilization?
mcqTelemonitoring in outpatient joint replacement primarily aids in which aspect of patient care?
mcqWhat is the primary reason for including tranexamic acid in the outpatient joint replacement protocol?
mcqWhich of the following best describes the typical length of stay for a day-care joint replacement?
mcqIn the context of outpatient joint replacement, which ASA classification is considered an absolute contraindic...