Clarify and treat anemia and iron deficiency preoperatively

The Patient Blood Management conceptpromoted by the World Health Organization offers opportunities in the healthcare sector to increase patient safety and at the same time reduce costs for the general public. Preoperative anemia is an independent predictor of perioperative increased risk of infection and thromboembolism, increased mortality and prolonged hospital stay. This shows the importance of recognizing and treating anemia before elective surgery.