July 31, 2026 · British journal of anaesthesia · DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2026.05.042

Risk assessment and prevention of postoperative and postprocedural respiratory failure: recommendations from an international expert panel

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The authors aimed to develop practice recommendations for the risk assessment and prevention of postoperative and postprocedural respiratory failure, a significant complication affecting millions of patients annually. Through a structured expert panel process, they synthesized current literature and expert opinions to refine 54 preliminary statements into 13 actionable recommendations and 15 suggestions, focusing on modifiable risk factors and practical strategies for implementation. These guidelines are intended to enhance patient care and serve as a foundation for future research in this area.

Michael E Kiyatkin, Omid Azimaraghi, Takashi Asai, Marcos F Vidal Melo, Karuna Wongtangman, Aiman Suleiman, Gaetano Florio, Tomer Kotek, Ana Fernandez-Bustamante, Astrid Stucke, Loreta Grecu, Dusan Hanidziar, Xiangming Fang, Lachlan F Miles, Richard E Moon, Atul Malhotra, Shiroh Isono, Matthias Eikermann, Respiratory Failure Best Practices Writing Committee

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