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

Objectives: Cardiac surgery, including coronary artery bypass, cardiac valve, and aortic
procedures, is among the most common surgical procedures performed in the United States …

Context Perioperative red blood cell transfusion is commonly used to address anemia, an
independent risk factor for morbidity and mortality after cardiac operations; however …

The source of data was the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality
Improvement database of patients undergoing major noncardiac, nonemergency surgery at …

Background Bleeding may occur frequently during adult extracorporeal life support;
however, there are no detailed investigations of bleeding events, red blood cell transfusion …

Background This study examined the relationship between transfusion of 1 or 2 units of red
blood cells (RBCs) and the risk of morbidity and mortality after isolated on-pump coronary …

Background There is a high prevalence of blood product transfusions in orthopedic surgery.
The reported prevalence of red blood cell transfusions in unselected patients undergoing …

BACKGROUND: Efforts to reduce blood product use have the potential to avoid transfusion-
related complications and reduce health care costs. The purpose of this investigation was to …

Background Reducing blood product utilization after cardiac surgery has become a focus of
perioperative care as studies have suggested improved outcomes. The relative impact of …

Background and Objectives This trial explores whether intravenous iron isomaltoside 1000
(Monofer®) results in a better regeneration of haemoglobin levels and prevents anaemia …