The American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) have released an updated statement on the timing of elective surgery in patients recovering from COVID-19.
In the guidance, the two organizations recommend that elective surgery be delayed for seven weeks after a SARS-CoV-2 infection in unvaccinated patients. There is insufficient evidence to make recommendations for vaccinated patients who become infected with COVID-19, the groups