Iron deficiency anaemia is a global health concern affecting children, women and the
elderly, whilst also being a common comorbidity in multiple medical conditions. The …

Background Numerous published studies have explored associations between anaemia
and adverse outcomes after surgery. However, there are no evidence syntheses describing …

While patient blood management (PBM) initiatives are increasingly adopted across the
globe as part of standard of care, there is need for a clear and widely accepted definition of …

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the incidence of anemia in pregnancy and compare the maternal
and perinatal outcomes of women with and without anemia. METHODS: We conducted a …

Despite current recommendations on the management of pre‐operative anaemia, there is
no pragmatic guidance for the diagnosis and management of anaemia and iron deficiency in …

BACKGROUND Patient blood management (PBM) programs are associated with improved
patient outcomes, reduced transfusions and costs. In 2008, the Western Australia …

Objective: To determine if preoperative intravenous (IV) iron improves outcomes in
abdominal surgery patients. Summary Background Data: Preoperative iron deficiency …

Perioperative stroke is a potentially devastating complication in patients undergoing
noncardiac, nonneurological surgery. This scientific statement summarizes established risk …

Objectives Perioperative bleeding is common among patients undergoing cardiac surgery;
however, the definition of perioperative bleeding is variable and lacks standardization. We …

Background: Perioperative anemia has been associated with increased risk of red blood cell
transfusion and increased morbidity and mortality after surgery. The optimal approach to the …