We recommend not using chest computed tomography (CT) as a screening tool for diagnosing SARS-CoV2 in asymptomatic patients. (Evidence level:Low；Recommendation grade:Strong)

We suggest that patients admitted for hospital care with a previous clinical–radiological diagnosis of SARS-CoV2 infection that required intensive care unit or high dependency unit admission should go through more extensive cardiorespiratory preoperative evaluation [echocardiography, chest computed tomography, cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET)]. (Evidence level:very Low；Recommendation grade:weak)

We recommend assessing the patient's airway before any procedure. (Evidence level:Low；Recommendation grade:Strong)

We recommend performing multiple tests to improve the positive-predictive and negative-predictive values of preprocedural airway assessment. (Evidence level:High；Recommendation grade:Strong)

We suggest using the minimum set of airway assessment tests that may vary among patients depending on specific underlying pathologies. (Evidence level:Low；Recommendation grade:weak).

For a comprehensive risk assessment, including the postanaesthesia care, the minimum set of airway assessment tests should include, apart from anatomical tests, the evaluation of physiology, environment, devices and the individual and team expertise. (Evidence level:Low；Recommendation grade:Strong).

More evidence is required before recommendations can be made regarding the need for instrumental tests (e.g. ultrasound) for airway assessment. (Evidence level:very Low；Recommendation grade:weak)

In case of predicted and previously experienced difficult airway, we recommend informing the patient adequately and obtaining consent for specific procedures (e.g. awake intubation), and an alert form should be given to the patient in case of future procedures requiring airway management. (Evidence level:Low；Recommendation grade:Strong)

In patients with known chronic kidney disease (CKD), we recommend quantifying the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and proteinuria before surgery for risk stratification regarding postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) and worsening of CKD. (Evidence level:Low；Recommendation grade:Strong)

We suggest considering NT-Pro BNP testing combined with eGFR to add additional information on risk stratification for postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) and worsening of CKD. (Evidence level:Low；Recommendation grade:weak)