Post-Surgical Recovery

Early mobilisation is intended to prevent postoperative complications, speed recovery, and support return toward preoperative physical function and independence. Physiological benefits of early mobilisation include reduced atelectasis and pneumonia risk and improved respiratory function. A safe first mobilisation attempt may increase later independent mobilisation. Daily mirror-image acupressure produces increased circulation, reduced inflammation, reduced pain, and faster neurological reconnection at the injured site. Upper-limb weakness is defined as reduced strength, coordination, or motor control in the shoulder, arm, forearm, or hand that limits function. Rescue analgesia consists of 1 mg intravenous morphine boluses for intolerable pain or pain score of at least 4. A 6.0-point difference in the QoR-15 score on postoperative day 1 is considered clinically significant for sample size purposes. Multivariate linear regression identified four statistically significant independent predictors of postoperative recovery duration: PONV prevention, correction of preoperative anaemia and malnutrition, higher ERAS compliance, and lower VAS on postoperative day 2. Several ERAS measures —…