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 …

A number of intravenous iron formulations have been developed over the past 65 years
which rely on dextran or other compounds to prevent uncontrolled release of free iron to the …

Background Postoperative nosocomial infection (PNI) is a severe complication in surgical
patients. Known risk factors of PNI such as allogeneic blood transfusions (ABTs), anemia …

Background Preoperative anaemia is common and occurs in 5% to 76% of patients
preoperatively. It is associated with an increased risk of perioperative allogeneic blood …

A multidisciplinary panel of physicians was convened by Network for Advancement of
Transfusion Alternatives to review the evidence on the efficacy and safety of iv iron …

Background Preoperative anemia is a common comorbidity that often necessitates
allogeneic blood transfusion (ABT). As there is a risk associated with blood transfusions …

BACKGROUND: The main objective of this study was to determine the efficacy of
intravenous (IV) iron sucrose therapy reducing transfusion requirements in elderly patients …

The use of erythropoietin (EPO) and intravenous (IV) iron as bloodless therapeutic
modalities is being explored in the current era of restrictive transfusion strategies and …

Anaemia is common in patients with cardiac disease and also in those undergoing cardiac
surgery. There is increasing evidence that preoperative anaemia is associated with …