Key result
Routine pre-operative blood testing in children undergoing minor surgery yielded 9.2% abnormal results, none of which altered management, postponed surgery, or predicted complications.
Why the study?
Does routine pre-operative blood testing change management or predict complications in children undergoing minor elective surgery?
Population
342 children who presented for elective minor surgical procedures under general anesthesia
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May support selective over routine pre-op testing in pediatric minor surgery; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective confirmation.
Observational (n=342)
No
Does routine pre-operative blood testing change management or predict complications in children undergoing minor elective surgery?
Routine pre-operative blood testing in children undergoing minor elective surgery has very limited value in patient management and does not predict complications.
Mohammad Saquib Mallick (2006) conducted an observational in Routine minor elective surgical procedures (n=342). Routine pre-operative blood testing (full blood count, urea, and electrolytes) was evaluated on Frequency of abnormal test results and changes to preoperative management. Routine pre-operative blood testing in children undergoing minor surgery yielded 9.2% abnormal results, none of which altered management, postponed surgery, or predicted complications.
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