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Review
. 2024 Jul;205(1):88-99.
doi: 10.1111/bjh.19440. Epub 2024 Apr 25.

Identification and management of preoperative anaemia in adults: A British Society for Haematology Guideline update

Katie Hands  1 , Jahnavi Daru  2 , Caroline Evans  3 , Alwyn Kotze  4 , Christopher Lewis  5 , Shruthi Narayan  6 , Toby Richards  7 , Craig Taylor  8 , Samantha Timmins  9 , Alan Wilson  10 ; BSH Committee
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Identification and management of preoperative anaemia in adults: A British Society for Haematology Guideline update

Katie Hands et al. Br J Haematol. 2024 Jul.

Abstract

This updated British Society for Haematology guideline provides an up-to-date literature review and recommendations regarding the identification and management of preoperative anaemia. This includes guidance on thresholds for the diagnosis of anaemia and the diagnosis and management of iron deficiency in the preoperative context. Guidance on the appropriate use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents and preoperative transfusion is also provided.

Keywords: iron therapy; preoperative anaemia; preoperative iron deficiency; preoperative transfusion.

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