The Importance of Iron Administration in Correcting Anaemia after Major Surgery

Abstract

Postoperative anaemia can affect more than 90% of patients undergoing major surgeries. Patients develop an absolute iron deficiency in the face of significant blood loss or preoperative anaemia and major surgery. Studies have shown the negative impact of these factors on transfusion requirements, infections, increased hospitalisation and long-term morbidities.

Keywords

• major surgery
• anaemia
• postoperative iron deficiency
• intravenous iron therapy