[Peri- and Postoperative Anaemia Management]

Area of Science:

• Anesthesiology
• Hematology
• Perioperative Medicine

Background:

• Patient Blood Management (PBM) is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes.
• Preoperative anemia treatment faces limitations in German hospitals.
• This necessitates a focus on peri- and postoperative interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present comprehensive preventive and therapeutic measures for peri- and postoperative anemia.
• To address the challenges in implementing preoperative anemia management.
• To highlight the importance of PBM in the perioperative setting.

Main Methods:

• Review of current literature and clinical guidelines on PBM.
• Analysis of strategies for diagnosing and treating anemia in the perioperative period.
• Discussion of methods to minimize blood loss and optimize blood product utilization.

Main Results:

• Preoperative anemia treatment remains challenging in many German healthcare settings.
• Perioperative and postoperative phases offer significant opportunities for PBM implementation.
• Effective strategies can mitigate anemia and reduce transfusion needs.

Conclusions:

• Implementing PBM strategies during the peri- and postoperative phases is essential.
• Addressing anemia proactively can improve patient recovery and reduce healthcare costs.
• Further research and clinical adoption of PBM are recommended.