Schultz M.J.Mahidol University2023-06-182023-06-182022-02-01British Journal of Anaesthesia Vol.128 No.2 (2022) , e97-e10000070912https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/86173With healthcare systems rapidly becoming overwhelmed and occupied by patients during a pandemic, effective and safe care for patients is easily compromised. During the course of the current pandemic, numerous treatment guidelines have been developed and published that have improved care for patients with COVID-19. Certain lessons have only been learned during the course of the outbreak, from which we can learn for future pandemics. This editorial aims to raise awareness about the importance of timely stockpiling of sufficient amounts of personal protection equipment and medications, adequate oxygen supplies, uninterrupted electricity, and fair locally adapted triage strategies.MedicineEditorialSCOPUS10.1016/j.bja.2021.10.0402-s2.0-851207783411471677134865825