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  • Anesthesiology
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Surgical Services

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  • The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, significantly impacted healthcare systems globally.
  • Rapid mortality and resource utilization necessitated major adaptations in patient care, particularly in perioperative services.
  • Academic medical centers faced unprecedented challenges in maintaining surgical operations and patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the strategic responses and challenges encountered by perioperative services during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To examine adjustments in airway management and anesthesia subspecialties, including critical care, obstetrics, and cardiac anesthesiology.
  • To outline strategies for the safe reopening of surgical caseloads amidst ongoing pandemic conditions.

Main Methods:

  • This review synthesizes experiences and strategies from a large academic medical center.
  • It analyzes adaptations in perioperative workflows, patient management, and resource allocation.
  • The review discusses changes in anesthesia practice, including critical care, obstetric, and cardiac anesthesiology.

Main Results:

  • Perioperative services implemented significant changes in patient triage, operating room protocols, and staffing models.
  • Anesthesia services adapted airway management techniques and expanded critical care support.
  • Strategies for phased surgical reopening were developed, balancing patient needs with safety precautions.

Conclusions:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated innovative and adaptive strategies within perioperative services.
  • Effective management of anesthesia subspecialties and airway procedures was crucial for patient care.
  • The experience provides valuable lessons for future pandemic preparedness and the resumption of elective surgical procedures.