The goal of this observational study is to investigate the impact of the COVID-19pandemic on perioperative outcomes in children with preoperative URTI symptoms and toexplore whether the COVID-19 pandemic affected the additional surgical risk associatedwith preoperative URTI symptoms. The main question it aims to answer is the appropriatetiming of elective non-cardiac surgery in the post-COVID-19 era.
This study aims to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on perioperative
outcomes in children with preoperative URTI symptoms and to explore whether the COVID-19
pandemic affected the additional surgical risk associated with preoperative URTI
symptoms. The findings will provide evidence-based guidance for optimizing surgical
timing decisions in the post-COVID-19 era.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Aged 0-12 years
- ASA physical status classification I-III
- Undergoing non-cardiac surgery
- Children presenting with mild URTI symptoms within 2 weeks before surgery
Exclusion Criteria:
- Presenting with severe underlying diseases (e.g., congenital heart disease,
immunodeficiency)
- Presenting with a single symptom of fever that can be explained by other diseases
- Day surgery
- Children with abnormal preoperative chest X-rays
Tongji Hospital
Wuhan 1791247, Hubei 1806949, China
aihua Du, Dr., Study Chair
Tongji Hospital