SynthesisAnaesthesia2026
A core outcome set for airway management research.
Synthesis in Anaesthesia, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
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6 citing papers in PubMed.
- Reality matters: in-field validation of fresh frozen cadaver-based airway training in HEMS - the BOAH Initiative: a prospective observational cohort study.BMC emergency medicine · 2026Observational
- Prognostic Factors for Postoperative Complications. An Aggregate Protocol for 10 Observational Studies From the Danish TRIPLE-A Cohort of 1.2 Million Surgeries.Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica · 2026Article
- Remifentanil Versus Rocuronium for Optimising Video Laryngoscopy Assisted Tracheal Intubation-The ROCVIDEO Trial Protocol.Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica · 2026Article
- Neurotoxicity of ICU sedatives: we should end the surrogate debate and standardize long-term brain outcomes with a core neuro-outcome set-author's reply.Intensive care medicine · 2026Article
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- Study protocol for the SECURE (RAFT-5) study: Service Evaluation of in-hospital Cross-speciality UK adult Rapid sequence intubation Events.Anaesthesia reportsArticle
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Abstract
introductionAirway management research has historically incorporated heterogeneous outcome selection and definitions. This impedes evidence synthesis and hinders advances in patient care. We aimed to develop a core outcome set to standardise airway management research and improve outcome reporting.
methodsWe performed a systematic review of outcomes reported in airway management studies to identify candidate outcomes from a random sample of eligible studies. We used a modified Delphi survey of three key stakeholder groups: patients with experience of airway management; clinicians engaged in airway management; and others (including researchers, device manufacturers and policymakers). Outcomes were classified into five domains: procedural effectiveness; physiological parameters; adverse events; patient-reported outcomes; and other. Outcomes were presented in random order in two sequential virtual Delphi surveys and rated by each respondent. Candidate outcome measurement instruments were identified through included studies and targeted literature searches. Subsequently, a core outcome set with suggested outcome measurement instruments was discussed and agreed.
resultsThe systematic review identified 4368 studies, with 68 candidate outcomes longlisted from a random sample of 100 studies. Rounds one and two Delphi surveys were completed by 453 and 155 participants, respectively, from six continents. First and second virtual panels were attended by 62 and 44 participants, respectively. The final agreed core outcome set included 11 outcomes: death; cardiac arrest; serious complications; pulmonary complications; neurological complications; airway trauma; unrecognised oesophageal intubation; hypoxaemia; first attempt success without complications; overall success without complications; and difficult airway. Proposed outcome measurement instruments were agreed for all included outcomes. DISCUSSION: We present the first consensus-based core outcome set for airway management research, with agreed definitions and measurement instruments. Incorporation of these outcomes into future airway management studies will harmonise evidence synthesis and improve the translatability of findings to improve clinical care.
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