Optimizing Preoperative Haematocrit in Anaemic Patients Refusing Allogenic Blood Transfusion: A Critical Review of Clinical Methods and Strategies
Edung Emem Samuel, Osahenrhunmwen Abraham Okunorobo, Jacques Forwah Ndeh, Paul-Alex Chukwuma Ifeagwazi, Edeani Bobby David, Arinze Joseph Edochie, Korzerzer Samuel Vershima, Otti Chidiebere Joel, Idiege Idiege Omang, Samuel Olusegun Akinwunmi, Chibuokem Chisom Chine, Asadu Valentine Chisom, George Chidiebube Amaefule, Kenelumchukwu Phina Ekezie, Abayomi Oluwatobi Opadijo, Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba, Akaba Kingsley Onoride, Raphael Dominic Effiong, Chinedum Michael Onah, Asuquo Aniekan Augustine, Eni Bassey Bernard & Abeshi Sylvester Etenikang · Asian Journal of Research in Surgery · 2025
Preoperative anemia is a significant challenge in patients refusing allogenic blood transfusion. Anemia is a prevalent condition among surgical patients and optimizing preoperative hematocrit or packed cell volume (PCV) is crucial to minimize perioperative complications. However,...