Hemodynamics, fluids & transfusion
Predicting blood transfusion needs in colorectal surgery at a university hospital in Saudi Arabia: insights into anemia, malnutrition, and surgical factors
Main finding · Receipt of ≥1 unit of RBCsResult — go to the resultOdds ratio 1.98 95% CI 1.35–2.90Authors' conclusion
Key risk factors for perioperative blood transfusion in colorectal surgery are preoperative anemia, diabetes, low BMI, and significant blood loss.
Study context
- Population
- Patients undergoing colorectal surgery at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Saudi Arabia, 2013–2022
- Participants
- 434 patients
- Exposure
- Risk factors for perioperative RBC transfusion
- Outcome
- Perioperative blood transfusion (one or more units of RBCs)
Methodological detailssingle-centre
- Single-centre
Main finding
Receipt of ≥1 unit of RBCs
Odds ratio
1.98
95% CI 1.35–2.90
Women vs Men
OR 1.98 (95% CI 1.35–2.90)
As reported in the abstract
- Higher ASA score, lower preoperative hemoglobin (Hgb) and malignant disease as reason for surgery associated with transfusion
- P < 0.001
- On multivariable analysis, transfusion linked to intraoperative blood loss volume and Hgb level
- P < 0.001
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Predicting blood transfusion needs in colorectal surgery at a university hospital in Saudi Arabia: insights into anemia, malnutrition, and surgical factors. Perioper Med (Lond). Published 16 September 2024. doi:10.
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