%0 Journal Article
%A Muñoz, M
%A Acheson, A G
%A Bisbe, E
%A Butcher, A
%A Gómez-Ramírez, S
%A Khalafallah, A A
%A Kehlet, H
%A Kietaibl, S
%A Liumbruno, G M
%A Meybohm, P
%A Rao Baikady, R
%A Shander, A
%A So-Osman, C
%A Spahn, D R
%A Klein, A A
%T An international consensus statement on the management of postoperative anaemia after major surgical procedures.
%D 2018
%U http://hdl.handle.net/10668/12780
%X Despite numerous guidelines on the management of anaemia in surgical patients, there is no pragmatic guidance for the diagnosis and management of anaemia and iron deficiency in the postoperative period. A number of experienced researchers and clinicians took part in a two-day expert workshop and developed the following consensus statement. After presentation of our own research data and local policies and procedures, appropriate relevant literature was reviewed and discussed. We developed a series of best-practice and evidence-based statements to advise on patient care with respect to anaemia and iron deficiency in the postoperative period. These statements include: a diagnostic approach to iron deficiency and anaemia in surgical patients; identification of patients appropriate for treatment; and advice on practical management and follow-up that is easy to implement. Available data allow the fulfilment of the requirements of Pillar 1 of Patient Blood Management. We urge national and international research funding bodies to take note of these recommendations, particularly in terms of funding large-scale prospective, randomised clinical trials that can most effectively address the important clinical questions and this clearly unmet medical need.
%K anaemia
%K erythropoiesis stimulating agents
%K iron deficiency
%K iron supplementation
%K postoperative period
%K transfusion
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