Retrospective review shows preoperative anemia raises blood use and hospitalization duration, suggesting improved management strategies.
Our results show that preoperative anemia is associated with higher intraoperative or postoperative blood utilization and longer hospitalization. Preoperative anemia clinics and patient blood management programs are strategies that can be used to improve clinical outcomes.
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