Manuel Muñoz, Málaga, Spain
Jens Meier, Linz, Austria |
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| | | | | Welcome and introduction
Manuel Muñoz, Málaga, Spain | |
| Management of iron deficiency anaemia in the perioperative period – why and when?
Donat R. Spahn, Zurich, Switzerland | |
| Diagnosis and individualised treatment of iron deficiency anaemia in the surgical patient – a pragmatic approach
Andrew A. Klein, Cambridge, UK | |
| Optimising patient safety – management of infusion reactions to intravenous iron
Wendy Lin, Hamilton, ON, Canada | |
| Interactive panel discussion
Jens Meier, Linz, Austria (Moderator)
Andrew A. Klein, Cambridge, UK
Wendy Lim, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Manuel Muñoz, Málaga, Spain
Donat R. Spahn, Zurich, Switzerland | |
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| | Educational objectives | | After completing this educational activity, learners should be able to: | | ⬤ | Evaluate the prevalence and main causes of iron deficiency anaemia in patients undergoing major elective surgical procedures | | |
⬤ | Assess the impact of perioperative iron deficiency anaemia on transfusion requirements and its association with postoperative outcomes | | |
⬤ | Implement iron deficiency anaemia management at different time points in the perioperative period in agreement with major patient blood management guidelines and consensus statements | | |
⬤ | Diagnose iron deficiency anaemia and provide individualised treatment based on the patient’s iron needs | | |
⬤ | Understand the body of clinical evidence regarding the safety of intravenous iron, i.e. the frequency, nature, and severity of infusion reactions, recognise the signs and symptoms of various types of infusion reactions to intravenous iron, and respond appropriately | | |
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| | Attendance is free of charge.
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