Intermountain Healthcare's Enhanced Recovery Protocol for Colon Surgery With and Without Alvimopan Use
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2012-08-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if the addition of alvimopan to our care process
model for colon resection patients will decrease length of stay. The care process model is a
combination of optimal IV fluid management, early feeding, early ambulation, patient
education, and pain management.