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[Preoperative iron deficiency with/without anemia-an underestimated risk factor?]
P Meybohm1,2, V Neef3, S Westphal3
1Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Intensivmedizin und Schmerztherapie, Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland. patrick.meybohm@kgu.de.
Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift Fur Alle Gebiete Der Operativen Medizen
|September 28, 2019
Summary
Preoperative iron deficiency, with or without anemia, is a significant surgical risk. Early diagnosis and treatment within patient blood management programs improve outcomes and patient safety.
Area of Science:
- Perioperative Medicine
- Hematology
- Surgical Patient Management
Background:
- Anemia affects one in three surgical patients preoperatively.
- Iron deficiency is the primary cause of preoperative anemia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the perioperative risks associated with iron deficiency, with or without anemia.
- To summarize effective preventive strategies for iron deficiency in surgical patients.
Main Methods:
- Review of current original research papers.
- Analysis of established clinical guidelines.
- Incorporation of experiences from the German Patient Blood Management network.
Main Results:
- Preoperative iron deficiency, with or without anemia, is an underrecognized risk factor for perioperative complications.
- Implementing preoperative diagnostics and treatment is crucial.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive patient blood management significantly reduces perioperative complications.
- Proactive management of iron deficiency enhances patient safety in surgical settings.
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