Challenges in perioperative code status management: a national survey among Swiss anaesthetists.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To evaluate current practices and beliefs among anaesthetists regarding perioperative code status discussions and management in surgical patients.

Methods

A nationwide web-based survey was conducted in Switzerland among anaesthetists providers. Primary endpoint: proportion of participants routinely discussing code status with medium-risk patients based on the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification system (ASA 3-4). Secondary endpoints: proportion of code status discussions in low-risk (ASA 1-2) and high-risk (ASA 5) patients; perioperative intensive care unit (ICU) admissions, severe complications, therapy limitations and management of patients with Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders.

Results

Of 496 respondents, 474 were included.

SUBMITTER: Zumbrunn SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12722988 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature