Guideline Adherence for Preoperative Anemia Management in a PAC

Launched by SIRIRAJ HOSPITAL · Jul 1, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, titled "Guideline Adherence for Preoperative Anemia Management in a PAC," is focusing on improving the care of patients who are anemic before undergoing major surgery. Anemia means having a lower than normal level of red blood cells, which can lead to complications during surgery, such as the need for blood transfusions and longer hospital stays. The study aims to see how well doctors follow new guidelines that were developed to help manage anemia before surgery, with the goal of improving patient outcomes and reducing the risks associated with surgery.

To participate in this trial, patients must attend a preanesthesia clinic and have anemia, which is defined as having a hemoglobin level below certain thresholds based on their health conditions. For example, patients with chronic kidney disease or certain blood disorders must have a hemoglobin level below 10 g/dL, while other patients must have levels below 13 g/dL for men and 12 g/dL for women. Participants can expect to be part of a system that aims to optimize their health before surgery, potentially leading to better recovery and less need for blood transfusions. The trial is currently recruiting participants, and it is open to all genders.

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Eligibility criteria

• • Inclusion Criteria Patients who attend a preanesthesia clinic and have anemia.
• • Anemia defined as
• • 1. Patients, with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 3+ or hematologic disease, have a hemoglobin level less than 10 g/dL; or
• • 2. Patients other than No. 1 and have hemoglobin level less than 13 g/dL in men or a hemoglobin level less than 12 g/dL in women.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • none