Key result
Preoperative anemia in pediatric surgical patients increased the likelihood of perioperative blood transfusion compared to non-anemic patients (19.9% vs 5.4%; OR 4.383; 95% CI 2.10-9.53).
Why the study?
The study was conducted to determine the prevalence of preoperative anemia in pediatric surgical patients and to establish whether it increases the likelihood of perioperative blood transfusion.
Does preoperative anemia increase the likelihood of perioperative blood transfusion in pediatric non-cardiac surgical patients?
Population
723 noncardiac surgical patients over a 2-week period
Comparison
Preoperative anemia vs non-anemic patients
Design
Retrospective review
Follow-up
Within 28 days of surgery
Authors
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Preoperative anemia screening may flag transfusion risk in pediatric non-cardiac surgery; hypothesis-generating for correction trials.
Observational (n=723)
No
Does preoperative anemia increase the likelihood of perioperative blood transfusion in pediatric non-cardiac surgical patients?
Odds Ratio: 4.383 (95% CI 2.1–9.53)
Absolute Event Rate: 19.9% vs 5.4%
p-value: p=<0.0001
Preoperative anemia is common in pediatric non-cardiac surgical patients and is associated with a significantly increased risk of perioperative blood transfusion.
Ioannou et al. (2019) conducted an observational in Pediatric non-cardiac surgery (n=723). Preoperative anemia vs. Non-anemic patients was evaluated on Perioperative blood transfusion within 28 days of surgery (OR 4.383, 95% CI 2.10-9.53, p=<0.0001). Preoperative anemia in pediatric surgical patients increased the likelihood of perioperative blood transfusion compared to non-anemic patients (19.9% vs 5.4%; OR 4.383; 95% CI 2.10-9.53).
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