Pharmacovigilance for general anesthetics

doi:10.19803/j.1672-8629.20250750

Abstract

Abstract: Objective To explore ways to use general anesthetics safely and establish a perioperative pharmacovigilance system so as to improve the quality of anesthesia and ensure surgical safety. Methods By reviewing the latest literature, the priorities of pharmacovigilance concerning commonly used general anesthetics were summarized, and a full-cycle strategy for pharmacovigilance was constructed that involved “pre-anesthesia assessment of risks-individualized regimens-perioperative real-time monitoring- management of postoperative recovery”. Measures to strengthen pharmacovigilance for surgical anesthesia were recommended. Results This strategy for full-cycle pharmacovigilance identified the major risks posed by anesthetics. Through institutionalized management, this strategy could do much to reduce the risk of drug-related adverse events and enhance the precision of perioperative management. Conclusion A strategy for full-cycle pharmacovigilance and a localized pathway for implementation have been established, which is expected to provide a valuable reference for optimizing the management of general anesthetics in medical institutions and for boosting the construction of safety systems for anesthesia.

Key words: General Anesthetics, Risk Monitoring, Precision Anesthesia, Proactive Monitoring, Practice, Pharmacovigilance

CLC Number:

R971
R994.11

Sa Rina, Shi Yanlei, Ma Yuanyuan, Ma Yanping, Pan Xinbo, Liang Xi, Ge Bin, Lu Jinjing, Zhang Bing. Pharmacovigilance for general anesthetics[J]. Chinese Journal of Pharmacovigilance, 2026, 23(8): 898-903.

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