Effect of preoperative oral iron supplementation on postoperative outcomes in children with acyanotic congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac surgery: a pragmatic randomised clinical trial

Key Points

• To evaluate the impact of preoperative oral iron supplementation on postoperative outcomes in children with acyanotic congenital heart disease.
• Pragmatic randomized clinical trial design
• Focus on children with acyanotic congenital heart disease
• Comparison between those receiving oral iron supplementation and those who do not
• Assessment of postoperative outcomes, including transfusion requirements
• Significant reduction in the need for allogeneic blood transfusion among those receiving oral iron supplementation
• Improved postoperative recovery observed in supplemented group
• No major adverse effects reported related to iron supplementation