"Detect Anemia Preoperatively": A Scoping Review of Recommendations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Preoperative anemia significantly impacts patient outcomes, prompting increasing global implementation of patient blood management (PBM) measures. Timely diagnosis and differentiation of preoperative anemia are crucial components of PBM to maximize its effectiveness. Despite this, comprehensive implementation remains inconsistent. This scoping review aims to give an overview of recommendations regarding preoperative anemia management to detect gaps in knowledge and emerging ideas.

Methods

A scoping review, adhering to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, investigated preoperative anemia detection, focusing on patient population, timing, extent, and process of investigations. PubMed and ScienceDirect were searched for Engli

SUBMITTER: Schneider K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11932627 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature