Aim of review:Patients are at risk for lung injury in the perioperative period. The enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) has been associated with a reduction in duration of hospital stay, readmissions, and reoperations, together with decreased mortality and morbidity, improved pain control, better cost containment, and improved patient satisfaction.Method: we review the recent literatures on ERAS for prevention of perioperative pulmonary complications (PPCs). Summary: ERAS elements can prevent lung injury, reduce complications, enhance recovery, reduce length of stay, and lower the cost.
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Review Article