Preparing the Patient for ICU Transfer: What Is the Anesthesiologist’s Role?

Abstract Purpose of Review This review summarizes the anesthesiologist’s role in transferring critically ill surgical patients at different phases care. Recent Findings Early recognition high intraoperative and postoperative risk is one most important first steps, followed by preoperative stabilization measures depending on individual needs. It mainly responsibility to decide ICU admission. The transfer should be planned; staff has informed as early possible. Locally developed checklists used during preparation patient transport. Trained, dedicated made available every institution. A detailed handover using institutional flowcharts ensure safety upon arrival ICU. Summary Transfer from OR an interdisciplinary task with a probability eventual incidents. Anesthesiologists play key all procedure improve outcomes.