Hemodynamics, fluids & transfusion
Intraoperative Hypotension and Vasoactive Treatment: An International Survey of Anaesthesiologists
Authors' conclusion
In this international survey, mean arterial pressures of 60 or 65 mmHg were the most commonly reported blood pressure thresholds leading to initiation of treatment with vasoactive agents.
Study context
- Population
- Anaesthesiologists who regularly anaesthetise adult patients, 11 European countriesresponse rate 22.7%
- Participants
- 1,640 participants
- Outcome
- Intraoperative BP management practice and opinion
Methodological detailsinternational online survey, Checklist for Reporting of Survey Studies (CROSS) checklist reporting
- International online survey
- CROSS checklist reporting
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Specialists
- 1322 of 1640, 80.6%, 95% CI 78.7-82.6
- Working in public hospitals
- 1613 of 1640, 98.4%
- Absolute MAP as main unit to quantify hypotension
- 1098 of 1640, 67.0%, 95% CI 64.6-69.2
- Willing to randomise patients to specific BP targets
- 1509 of 1640, 92.0%
- Lowest acceptable MAP for randomisation 60 mmHg
- 72.9% (1196 of 1640)
- Most sought-after comparison phenylephrine vs noradrenaline
- 1252 of 1640, 76.3%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Intraoperative Hypotension and Vasoactive Treatment: An International Survey of Anaesthesiologists. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. Published 3 February 2026. doi:10.
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