Ensuring a rapid recovery from anesthesia and discharging the patient when it is safe to so is one goal of ambulatory surgery.Factors that may contribute to a delayed discharge include:
A) prompt administration of opiates for pain relief.
B) early postoperative oral intake.
C) use of a forced air-warming blanket.
D) administration of a preoperative fluid bolus.

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Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)protocols include avoidance of opiated for pain management,prevention of hypothermia,early oral intake and replacement of any intraoperative vascular volume loss.

Ensuring a Rapid Recovery from Anesthesia and Discharging the Patient