CMAJ Podcasts

CMAJ Podcasts


Rethinking preoperative anemia: Challenging WHO guidelines and targeting hemoglobin levels in major elective surgery

April 24, 2023

An estimated 23%-45% of patients undergoing major surgery have anemia, with the most common causes being iron deficiency anemia and anemia of inflammation or chronic disease.In this episode, Drs. Mojola Omole and Blair Bigham speak with Dr. Clarissa Skoru