New set of indicators with consensus definition for anaesthesia-related severe morbidity: A scoping review followed by a Delphi study
Authors' conclusion
This study provides a new consensual set of indicators for anaesthesia-related severe morbidity with specific definitions, that could be easily applied in clinical practice as in research.
Study context
- Population
- Studies published 2010–2021 on outcomes of anaesthesia-related severe morbidity; international experts142 studies
- Outcome
- Set of indicators for anaesthesia-related severe morbidity with consensual definitions
Methodological detailsinternational experts' consensus, 2 Delphi rounds
- International experts' consensus
- 2 Delphi rounds
Recommendations
As reported in the abstract
Outcomes identified from included studies
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Candidate indicators in 8 categories (cardiovascular, respiratory, sepsis, renal, neurological, medication error, digestive, others)
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Indicators retained by experts after 2 Delphi rounds, with consensual definitions: acute HF, cardiogenic shock, ARDS, PE and thrombosis, bronchospasm or laryngospasm, pneumonia, inhalation pneumonitis, pneumothorax, difficult or impossible intubation, atelectasis, self- or accidental extubation, sepsis or septic shock, transient ischemic attack, postoperative confusion or delirium, post-puncture headache, medication error, liver failure, unplanned ICU admission, multiple-organ failure
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Original publication
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