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Surgical decision making around paediatric preoperative anaemia in low-income and middle-income countries

Somy Charuvila1, Sarah E Davidson1, Jecko Thachil2

  • 1Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.

The Lancet. Child & Adolescent Health
|August 27, 2019
PubMed

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Paediatric anaemia is a significant public health issue in low-income countries. Optimizing hemoglobin levels before surgery can improve outcomes and healthcare efficiency.

Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Paediatric Surgery
  • Anaemia Research

Background:

  • High prevalence of anaemia in children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
  • Anaemia negatively impacts surgical outcomes, potentially causing cancellations and resource strain.
  • Blood transfusions for anaemia correction pose safety risks in resource-limited settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight paediatric anaemia as a major public health concern in LMICs.
  • To emphasize the importance of preoperative anaemia screening.
  • To explore methods for optimizing hemoglobin levels for paediatric surgery in resource-limited environments.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on paediatric anaemia in LMICs.
  • Analysis of the implications of anaemia on surgical procedures.
  • Examination of preoperative anaemia testing and optimization strategies.

Main Results:

  • Preoperative anaemia significantly affects surgical outcomes and healthcare system efficiency.
  • Establishing a safe minimum hemoglobin threshold for surgery is crucial.
  • Context-specific strategies are needed to manage anaemia in paediatric surgical patients.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing paediatric anaemia is vital for improving surgical care in LMICs.
  • Preoperative anaemia assessment and optimization are essential for patient safety and resource management.
  • Further research into resource-appropriate interventions is warranted.

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