The indications, logistical factors, benefits and adverse effects of the use of iron transfusion during surgery for surgical patients with iron deficiency anaemia.

An observational study into the use of iron transfusion intraoperatively for surgical patients with iron deficiency anaemia at Fremantle Hospital over a three month period.

Status

Not yet recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12613000785707

Enrollment

Registered

2013-07-15

Start date

2013-07-22

Completion date

2013-10-30

Last updated

2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

This project is a prospective observational study, which aims to investigate the use of intraoperative iron infusion, initiated by anaesthetists, during surgical procedures at Fremantle Hospital over a three month period. The use of intraoperative iron transfusions is highly variable among anaesthetists, and the study aims to investigate the logistical and other practical reasons for this. It will identify the indications for intra-operative iron transfusion and note any adverse effects in the perioperative period. A secondary aim is to investigate postoperative haemoglobin values and need for transfusion postoperatively in patients who have received an intraoperative iron transfusion. Iron infusions have been shown to be a valuable therapy for anaemia, and this study investigates the effectiveness, safety and efficiency of providing that therapy intraoperatively.

Interventions

This study will investigate the use of iron transfusion intraoperatively in patients who are known to have iron deficiency anaemia, or become anaemic due to blood loss during surgery. The dose of iron is calculated based on patient age, gender, weight and haemoglobin level and is administered as a one off infusion in theatre. This is an observational study looking at indications, patterns of use and any adverse effects noted while administering an iron transfusion intraoperatively. The study wil

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Surgical patients with known iron deficiency anaemia preoperatively. Surgical patients with significant blood loss intraoperatively.

Exclusion criteria

Known severe adverse reaction to iron transfusion. Known iron storage disorder eg haemochromatosis. Emergency situation in theatre which precludes the ability to give iron transfusion

Outcome results