Table 1 Differences between the conventional and fast-track surgery protocols
Intervention | Conventional | FTS |
|---|---|---|
Patient education | ✕ | ✓ |
Teamwork concept | ✕ | ✓ |
Dentist support | ✕ | ✓ |
Tranexamic acid | ✕ | ✓ |
Spinal anesthesia with opioid | ✓ | ✕ |
Bladder catheter | ✓ | ✕ |
Peri-articular injection | ✕ | ✓ |
Intensive care unit | ✓ | ✕ |
Rehabilitation in the first 6 h | ✕ | ✓ |
Hospital discharge after fewer than 3 nights | ✕ | ✓ |