International Liver Transplantation Society/Society for Advancement of Transplant Anesthesia Consensus Statement on Essential Attributes of a Liver Transplant Anesthesiologist.

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: We sought to establish consensus on the essential skills, knowledge, and attributes that a liver transplant (LT) anesthesiologist should possess in a bid to help guide the further training process. METHODS: Consensus was achieved via a modified Delphi methodology, surveying 15 identified international experts in the fields of LT anesthesia and critical care. RESULTS: Key competencies were identified in preoperative management and optimization of a potential LT recipient; intraoperative management, including hemodynamic monitoring; coagulation and potential crisis management; and postoperative intensive and enhanced recovery care. CONCLUSIONS: This article provides an essential guide to competency-based training of an LT anesthesiologist.