Association of preoperative anemia and increased risk of blood transfusion and length of hospital stay in adults undergoing hip and knee arthroplasty: An observational study in a single tertiary center

Association of preoperative anemia and increased risk of blood transfusion and length of hospital stay in adults undergoing hip and knee arthroplasty: An observational study in a single tertiary center

Abstract Background and aims Anemia is a common feature in patients presenting for major elective surgery, and it is considered an independent risk factor associated with adverse outcomes. Although several studies suggest that preoperative anemia is associated with poor outcomes after elective ortho...

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Main Authors: Gustavo de Carvalho Duarte, Aguinaldo Pereira Catanoce, José Luiz Zabeu, Glaciano Nogueira Ribeiro, Mariangela Moschen, Nathália Aparecida Gonçalves deOliveira, Dante Mario Langhi, José Francisco Comenalli Marques Júnior, Alfredo Mendrone‐Junior
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-12-01
Series:Health Science Reports
Subjects:
evidence‐based practice
orthopedic surgery
patient blood management
perioperative transfusion
preoperative anemia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.448

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https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.448

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