[Pain therapy and anaesthesiological procedures in fast-track arthroplasty]. / Schmerztherapie und anästhesiologisches Vorgehen in der Fast-Track-Endoprothetik.

ABSTRACT

Since the introduction of fast-track surgery in the field of arthroplasty, all disciplines involved have been challenged with the task of close and continuous joint communication in the context of daily routine care. Processes that have been agreed upon interdisciplinarily must be reviewed at regular intervals, and, if necessary, adapted and newly agreed upon with the aim of optimizing the perioperative risks both medically and along the therapeutic pathway. The responsibility of the anaesthesiologist is not only limited to the performance of anaesthesia, but also includes the care of patients with a view to optimal pain therapy, maintenance of homeostasis and ensuring a rapid return of the patient's self-determination.