Learn about Enhanced Recovery After cardiac Surgery (ERAS) protocols and pain management strategies in this comprehensive medical lecture delivered by Dr. Robert Chen, Staff Anesthesiologist at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. Explore current survey results, background information, and the significance of enhanced recovery in cardiac surgery. Examine critical topics including opiate use, fentanyl administration, and post-surgical pain management approaches. Gain insights into treatment goals, multimodal analgesia techniques, and evidence-based practices including the use of Gabapentin and NSAIDs. Understand the latest research findings from Johns Hopkins and The Experience study, while discovering practical recommendations for optimizing patient recovery and pain control. Delve into opioid use patterns at discharge, US healthcare models, and evolving evidence in post-cardiac surgery pain management protocols.