ASA-ECOG as a combined tool for peri-operative risk stratification in COVID-19 survivors – A step towards optimizing healthcare resource utilization

COVID-19 in the perioperative setting: A review of the literature and the clinical landscape

“…However, even younger, healthier patients have an increased risk of postoperative complications until at least seven weeks post-infection. 10 Two risk calculators have been proposed 49 , 50 , but neither incorporates time since index infection or other variables such as biomarkers.…”

A commentary on “ASA-ECOG as a combined tool for peri-operative risk stratification in COVID-19 survivors – A step towards optimizing healthcare resource utilization” (Int J Surg 2021, July:106062)

“…We have read with great interest the article recently published by Gangakhedkar et al [ 1 ]. entitled "ASA-ECOG as a combined tool for peri-operative risk stratification in COVID-19 survivors – A step towards optimizing healthcare resource utilization”, which discusses the need to provide anesthesiologists with a more solid strategy to stratify perioperative risks, and plan an adequate pre-rehabilitation of patients to reduce intra- or post-operative morbidity and mortality rates.…”

“…Currently in Colombia, we continue to use the ASA score for perioperative classification. However, this score is not sufficient to allow adequate prediction of perioperative risks since it does not take into account functional deterioration and/or deal with conditions after COVID – 19 [ 1 ]. In conclusion, it is very important to replicate this score system in pre-operative anesthetic consultation, with the aim of reducing morbidity and mortality rates after surgery.…”