Nurse-led Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Programs: Potential Solution to Shorten Postoperative Recovery
Niraj Tyagi
Keywords :
Enhanced surgical recovery nursing program, Enhanced recovery after surgery, Nurse lead care, Postoperative complications
Citation Information :
Tyagi N. Nurse-led Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Programs: Potential Solution to Shorten Postoperative Recovery. Indian J Crit Care Med 2025; 29 (1):3-5.
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