Fatigue postopératoire : mythe ou réalité

Patients undergoing major surgery exhibit signs of fatigue that last much longer than pain, wound healing and hospitalisation. Postoperative fatigue (POF) is a real phenomenon that delays return to normal function, activities of daily living, and quality of life. The aetiology of POF is multifactorial and includes biological and psychological aspects. Tools have been devised to measure POF. Anaesthetic interventions in the perioperative period are able to reduce the morbidity associated with POF.