Use of an Accelerated Discharge Pathway in Patients With Severe Cerebral Palsy Undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion for Neuromuscular Scoliosis

ConclusionsAdoption of a standardized postoperative pathway reduced LOS by 19% in nonambulatory CP patients. Overall, complications, including pulmonary, trended lower in the AD group. Early discharge appears to be possible in this challenging patient population. Although the AD pathway may not be appropriate for all patients, the utility of the AD pathway in optimizing care for more routine PSF for this patient subset appears to be worthwhile.Level of EvidenceLevel III, therapeutic.
Source: Spine Deformity - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research