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From Clinic to Recovery · First Edition

Abbreviations

Dr. Tamer Rushdy Elalfy · 1 min read

AbbreviationMeaning
ASAAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists
ERASEnhanced Recovery After Surgery
GIPGlucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide
GLP-1Glucagon-like peptide-1
GMCGeneral Medical Council (United Kingdom)
NSAIDNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
PROSPECTProcedure-specific postoperative pain management (working group)
QRQuick response (code)
SGLT2Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2
SPAQISociety for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement
SPIKESSetting, Perception, Invitation, Knowledge, Emotions, Strategy and summary
VTEVenous thromboembolism

PART I

Foundations of Surgical Counseling, Consent, and Enhanced Recovery

Chapters 1 to 3

Every procedure chapter in this book rests on three skills: running a consultation that ends in genuine, informed consent; explaining enhanced recovery so that the patient becomes an active partner; and supporting spoken advice with clear printed and digital information. Part I teaches these skills once, so that the later chapters can apply them without repeating them.