Management of Preoperative Anemia

Authors

Laura Mendez-Pino, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Andrés Zorrilla-Vaca
David L. Hepner

Recommended Citation

Mendez-Pino L, Zorrilla-Vaca A, and Hepner DL. Management of Preoperative Anemia. Anesthesiol Clin 2024; 42(1):65-73.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-1-2024

Publication Title

Anesthesiol Clin

Abstract

Anemia is the most common modifiable risk factor for postoperative morbidity and mortality. Early identification and optimal management are key to restore iron stores and ensure its resolution before surgery. Several therapies have been proposed to treat anemia in the perioperative period, such as iron supplementation and erythropoiesis-stimulating agents, though it remains unclear which is the most optimal to improve clinical outcomes. This article summarizes the most updated evidence on perioperative management of anemia and denotes differences among the international guidelines to reflect the conflicting evidence in this field and the need for further research in specific areas.

Medical Subject Headings

Humans; Anemia; Iron; Hematinics; Risk Factors; Postoperative Period

PubMed ID

38278593

Volume

42

Issue

1

First Page

65

Last Page

73