Perioperative Quality Initiative consensus statement on goal-directed haemodynamic therapy
Mark R Edwards1, Gudrun Kunst2, Lui G Forni3
1Perioperative and Critical Care Theme, NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Southampton/University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
Insights
Updated consensus statements suggest considering goal-directed haemodynamic therapy (GDHT) for specific surgical patients, but caution against routine use in others. Future research should focus on personalized GDHT and AI-driven predictive models.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Critical Care Medicine
- Surgical Outcomes
Background:
- Perioperative goal-directed haemodynamic therapy (GDHT) involves protocols for managing circulatory function during surgery.
- The 11th Perioperative Quality Initiative (POQI) convened to update consensus statements on perioperative GDHT.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose updated consensus statements on the definitions, components, and physiology of perioperative GDHT.
- To provide evidence-based recommendations for the use of GDHT in various surgical settings.
Main Methods:
- Consensus development meeting of the Perioperative Quality Initiative (POQI).
- Review and synthesis of existing evidence and expert opinion on GDHT.
Main Results:
- Consideration of GDHT is recommended in specific settings like cardiopulmonary bypass, post-cardiac surgery, and hip fracture surgery, though evidence is weak.
- GDHT protocols may be used for moderate- to high-risk patients undergoing major noncardiac surgery, but fixed low-dose inotropes are not recommended.
- Routine GDHT is not recommended for elective abdominal surgery, and evidence is insufficient for emergency abdominal surgery.
Conclusions:
- GDHT application requires careful consideration based on surgical context and patient risk.
- Future research should prioritize individualized GDHT, technology-assisted protocols, and AI in predictive modeling for hemodynamic management.
Abstract:
Perioperative goal-directed haemodynamic therapy (GDHT) includes a variety of protocolised approaches to the assessment and management of the circulatory system and blood flow for patients undergoing surgery. Here we present updated consensus statements on perioperative GDHT developed during the 11th Perioperative Quality Initiative (POQI) consensus conference meeting held in London, UK in June, 2023. Statements relating to the definitions, components, and underlying physiology surrounding GDHT are proposed. We recommend considering use of GDHT in specific settings including during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), after cardiac surgery, and during hip fracture surgery. However, the level of evidence is weak in these settings. Clinicians can consider use of GDHT protocols on an individual patient basis for moderate- to high-risk patients undergoing major noncardiac surgery; however, we recommend against use of fixed low-dose inotrope infusions as part of GDHT protocols. We do not recommend routine use of GDHT protocols for patients undergoing major elective abdominal surgery. There is currently insufficient evidence to recommend routine use of GDHT during emergency abdominal surgery. Future research should focus on individualisation of GDHT to individual patients' haemodynamic requirements, newer paradigms such as technology-assisted delivery of GDHT protocols, and the role of predictive models using artificial intelligence.
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