Expert Consensus on Perioperative Physician-Pharmacist Airway Co-Management

Area of Science:

• Anesthesiology
• Pharmacology
• Critical Care Medicine

Background:

• Perioperative airway management is critical but lacks standardized medication protocols.
• Challenges exist in selecting medications, timing administration, and managing airway complications.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish a consensus on rational and standardized medication use for airway management.
• To promote evidence-based practices in perioperative airway care.

Main Methods:

• Modified Delphi method employed with clinical medical and pharmaceutical experts.
• Two rounds of online surveys were conducted, with feedback incorporated into the second round.

Main Results:

• Consensus reached on 11 clinical issues by 42 participants (80% agreement).
• Recommendations cover preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative risk assessment.
• Guidelines include medication monitoring for preventing and treating pulmonary complications.

Conclusions:

• Consensus recommendations developed for physician-pharmacist airway co-management.
• Aims to reduce perioperative pulmonary complications and enhance patient outcomes.
• Emphasizes collaborative decision-making between physicians and pharmacists.