Background Hip fracture is an important and prevalent medical condition associated with
adverse outcomes. The aim of this article is to systematically review and summarise the …

BACKGROUND: Hip fractures are always associated with a high postoperative mortality, the
preoperative predictors for mortality have neither been well identified or summarised. This …

A systematic search was conducted to determine the characteristics of perioperative anemia,
its association with clinical outcomes, and the effects of patient blood management …

Previously undiagnosed anaemia is common in elective orthopaedic surgical patients and is
associated with increased likelihood of blood transfusion and increased perioperative …

Preoperative anaemia is common in patients undergoing orthopaedic and other major
surgery. Anaemia is associated with increased risks of postoperative mortality and morbidity …

Background Hip fractures are common in the elderly and have a high 30 day postoperative
mortality. The ability to recognize patients at high risk of poor outcomes before operation …

BACKGROUND: Benchmarking transfusion activity may help to eliminate inappropriate use
of blood products. The goal of this study was to measure and to compare the current …

Background: the impact of anaemia on the outcome after a hip fracture surgery is
controversial, but anaemia can potentially decrease the physical performance and thereby …

Background Anemia is common in patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA).
Numerous studies have associated anemia with increased risk of infection, length of hospital …

Background Preoperative anemia has been associated with increased risk of allogeneic
blood transfusion and postoperative morbidity and mortality. The prevalence of preoperative …