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Enhanced Recovery Protocols

Meaning

Enhanced Recovery Protocols (ERP) are evidence-based, multidisciplinary, perioperative care pathways designed to accelerate patient recovery, reduce complication rates, and shorten hospital stays following surgical procedures. These standardized protocols integrate nutritional, analgesic, and mobilization strategies to minimize surgical stress and optimize physiological function. In the context of hormonal health, ERPs often include specific measures to stabilize the endocrine and metabolic response to trauma.