Anemia: Perioperative Risk and Treatment Opportunity
Gregory M. T. Hare, C. David Mazer
Abstract
Anemia is associated with adverse outcomes in perioperative patients. Understanding the adaptive cellular and physiologic responses may help define the associated mechanisms and support utilization of effective patient blood management treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes. Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePerioperativeAnemiaIntensive care medicineBlood managementAdverse effectInternal medicineSurgeryBlood transfusion and managementErythropoietin and Anemia TreatmentTrauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation