The management of peri-operative anaemia in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery in Australia and New Zealand: a prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess the prevalence and management of anaemia in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery, and the influence of guideline adherence on patient outcomes.

Design

Prospective observational cohort study.

Setting

56 hospitals in Australia and New Zealand.

Participants

People aged 18 years or more who underwent major abdominal surgery during two 2-week periods in July 2021.

Main outcome measures

Proportions of patients managed according to Australian National Blood Authority patient blood management guidelines.

Secondary outcomes

anaemia prevalence, post-operative complications, length of hospital stay, re-admission within 30 days of discharge.

Results

Data were available for 2730 eligible patients (mean age, 56.7 years; SD, 17

SUBMITTER: POSTVenTT Study Collaborative 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9825983 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature