Variation in care & slow uptake of new and better care elements The role of Improving Perioperative Care Worldwide Two main problems hinders better outcomes Variation in care & slow uptake of new and better care elements

ERAS® Experiences Issues are similar everywhere Variation in delivery Variation in outcomes Poor control of the entire process Pressure for better results at lower cost Very similar model works everywhere ERAS team work Audit Continuous improvement work Cost saving

ERAS® Society role www.erassociety.org Gather expertize and develop guidelines Multi professional – multi disciplinary Guidelines Platforms for Education Meeting places – congress – regional - national Implementation – via Centers of Excellence Research – ERAS Audit database www.erassociety.org