Exploring the Future of Perioperative Care: Insights from ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025

Desiree Chappell is joined by Mike Grocott, Sol Aronson, and their guest Guy Ludbrook, Professor of Anaesthesia at the University of Adelaide, at ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. The discussion covers exciting developments in perioperative medicine, focusing on the Perioperative Quality Initiative (POQI) and the newly coined term 'Enhanced Postoperative Care Units' (EPOCH), a new initiative aiming to bridge the gap between ward care and intensive care by providing specialized care for medium-risk postoperative patients. The guests share their experiences and insights, including ongoing projects, the impact of advanced monitoring technology, and the potential future of perioperative care globally. They also preview upcoming events, like the World Congress of Anesthesiology and the first World Congress of Enhanced Postoperative Care.