Anaemia and blood transfusion incorporating patient blood management

Chronic anaemia in the stable patient carries a small risk in non-haemorrhagic surgery. Where bleeding is anticipated, anaemia can be treated medically to avoid transfusion. Both intravenous (IV) iron and erythropoiesis stimulating agents (ESA) are gaining popularity to raise the haemoglobin (Hb) in anaemic patients. Bleeding causes acute anaemia requiring maintenance of blood volume and only transfusion to keep the haematocrit (Hct) >21% and Hb >74 g/L in low-risk patients without coronary artery disease (CAD) and Hct 24–27% or Hb >80 g/L in high-risk patients. Both anaemia and transfusion increase the morbidity and mortality associated with surgery. The most significant impact on adverse outcomes is major bleeding (MB). Medical, surgical and anaesthetic management should focus on correcting anaemia and avoidance of bleeding to prevent adverse outcomes for the patient.     

Strategies to avoid intraoperative blood transfusion

Transfusion of donor blood is sometimes unavoidable during the surgical episode. However, it is associated with adverse outcomes. Interventions that improve preoperative haemoglobin and reduce the need for donor transfusion a have positive impact upon outcome. The principle of reducing the need for transfusion is known as patient blood management (PBM) and incorporates three pillars (anaemia management, limitation of blood loss and use of alternatives to donor blood products, and restrictive transfusion triggers) when used in combination appear the most effective way to limit the impact of surgical blood loss.     

两种自体输血方式在中央性前置胎盘孕妇中应用的安全性分析

目的探讨储存式自体输血和急性等容稀释式自体输血在中央性前置胎盘孕妇剖宫产术中应用的安全性及临床疗效。方法选择2013年1月至2016年9月在我院因中央性前置胎盘拟行剖宫产术的60例患者为研究对象。采用随机数字表的方法平均分为两组:A组为储存式自体输血组,B组为急性等容稀释式自体输血组。观察两组患者自体输血采血前后及手术后的血红蛋白(Hb)、血细胞比容(Hct)、血小板计数(PLT)、术中出血量、输血量、新生儿Apgar评分及Hb水平、输血不良反应等。结果两组患者出血量及输血量比较无显著性差异(P0.05)。两组患者采血前后及手术后的Hb、Hct、PLT比较亦无显著性差异(P0.05)。两组新生儿1分钟Apgar评分及Hb水平比较无显著性差异(P0.05)。两组患者中输注自体血的患者均未发生输血不良反应,术后恢复良好;输注异体血的患者中,B组仅有1例出现发热、皮疹,未出现严重不良反应。结论储存式自体输血和急性等容稀释性自体输血在应用安全性上无明显差异。在基层医院临床工作中,针对中央性前置胎盘患者,由于剖宫产输血率高,可以在综合评估患者具体情况后,对必要的患者选择自体输血。     

Red blood cell transfusion following burn

A severe burn will significantly alter haematologic parameters, and manifest as anaemia, which is commonly found in patients with greater than 10% total body surface area (TBSA) involvement. Maintaining haemoglobin and haematocrit levels with blood transfusion has been the gold standard for the treatment of anaemia for many years. While there is no consensus on when to transfuse, an increasing number of authors have expressed that less blood products should be transfused. Current transfusion protocols use a specific level of haemoglobin or haematocrit, which dictates when to transfuse packed red blood cells (PRBCs). This level is known as the trigger. There is no one 'common trigger' as values range from 6 g dl(-1) to 8 g dl(-1) of haemoglobin. The aim of this study was to analyse the current status of red blood cell (RBC) transfusions in the treatment of burn patients, and address new information regarding burn and blood transfusion management. Analysis of existing transfusion literature confirms that individual burn centres transfuse at a lower trigger than in previous years. The quest for a universal transfusion trigger should be abandoned. All RBC transfusions should be tailored to the patient's blood volume status, acuity of blood loss and ongoing perfusion requirements. We also focus on the prevention of unnecessary transfusion as well as techniques to minimise blood loss, optimise red cell production and determine when transfusion is appropriate.     

血液回收技术在骨科大手术中的应用

目的：观察血液回收技术在骨科大手术中应用的作用。方法：40例择期行骨科手术病人配对后随机分为两组,自体血回收组用血液回收仪回收术中失血,对照组不回收失血,分别采术前,术毕后3小时,术后第1天及术后第7天的静脉血,测定红细胞计数（RBC）,血红蛋白（Hb),血细胞压积（Hct),血小板计数（Pt),出血时间（BT）,凝血时间（CT）,凝血酶源时间（PT）,血陶土部分凝血活酶时间（KPTT）,凝血酶时间（TT）,结果：两组病人异体血输用量有显著差异（P＜0．01）,自体血回收组术后第1天引流量明显少于对照组（P＜0．01）,其RBC,Hb于术后第1天均高于对照组（P＜0．05）,术毕及术后第7天后两组差别不明显（P＞0．05）,两组Pt和Hct在各测定时点无明显差别（P＞0．05）,自体血回收组术毕的KPTT明显延长（P＜0．05）,对照组PT,TT,KPTT均明显延长（P＜0．05）,两组病人各测定时点BT,CT均在正常范围,结论：全自动血液回收技术明显减少异体血用量,可安全用于骨科手术。     

肝移植术麻醉中自体血液回输技术的应用

目的 探讨肝移植术中应用自体血液同输技术的安伞性和效果.方法 选择行原化肝移植术患者46例,根据是否符合自体血回输标准分为两组:回输组和对照组,每组23例.回输组术中应用自体血液回收机进行血液收集、回输,观察其效果.分别于麻醉前、无肝前期、无肝期、新肝期、术毕等时点采血样,测定红细胞汁数(RBC)、血红蛋白(Hb)、血小板(Plt)、血细胞比容(Hct)、凝血酶原时间(PT)、活化部分凝血酶时间(APTT)、纤维蛋白原含量(FIB)及国际标准化比值(INR).结果 回输组每例回输自体血(2 613±1 637)ml,输入异体浓缩红细胞量显著少于对照组(P＜0.01),两组间各时点RBC、Hb,Plt、Hct、PT、APTT、FIB、INR差异无统计学意义.结论 肝移植术中应用自体血液叫输技术能及时回收失血,维持有效循环,显著减少异体血输入.     

Complications of blood transfusions

Transfusion in any setting is associated with risk and has the potential to cause major morbidity and even mortality. Surgical patients may have a higher risk of transfusion-associated complications because of the increased likelihood of patients requiring unplanned components in an emergency setting. Risk factors for transfusion may include acute surgical bleeding or longstanding anaemia in elective patients who have pre-existing morbidity. This article outlines potential complications which can be broadly divided into immediate or delayed. Through awareness of transfusion-associated complications there can be prompt recognition and appropriate management. Where possible, prevention of complications is key to improve outcomes in surgical patients who require blood products.     

Transfusion of red blood cells: no impact on length of hospital stay in moderately anaemic parturients

BACKGROUND: In a search for information to improve decision making on red blood cell (RBC) transfusion, we examined the impact of RBC transfusion on the length of hospital stay for delivery in moderately anaemic women (haemoglobin, 7-10 g/dl). METHODS: This was a retrospective, observational study covering 2 years (2002 and 2003), and included major blood-transfusing hospitals from four university and five central hospital districts managing 67.5% of Finnish in-hospital deliveries. The impact of the transfusion of 1-2 RBC units vs. no transfusion on the length of hospital stay was evaluated for three different haemoglobin levels: 7-7.9, 8-8.9 and 9-10 g/dl. RESULTS: Of the 1954 moderately anaemic mothers in hospital for delivery, 13.3% were transfused with RBC. The mean length of hospital stay was 5.2 days vs. the average Finnish hospital delivery stay of 3.5 days. No differences in stay were found between patients with comparable anaemia transfused with 1-2 RBC units or none (at the three haemoglobin levels: P= 0.50, P= 0.07 and P= 0.54, respectively). The final haemoglobin value was higher (P < 0.001) in transfused patients. CONCLUSION: The duration of admission for delivery in moderately anaemic parturients was longer than the average length of hospital stay in Finnish parturients. However, 1-2 RBC units had no impact on the length of stay, suggesting that unnecessary RBCs are transfused after delivery. Thus, transfusion practices in obstetrics are not always optimal.     

Prevalence of anaemia before major joint arthroplasty and the potential impact of preoperative investigation and correction on perioperative blood transfusions

BACKGROUND: Preoperative investigation and treatment of anaemia is recommended before orthopaedic surgery. We measured the prevalence of anaemia among admissions presenting for elective major joint arthroplasty (MJA), assessed their transfusion requirements, and investigated factors associated with perioperative blood transfusion. METHODS: All admissions to a dedicated elective orthopaedic hospital during 2000-2001 were studied. The patients' database was merged with the haematology and transfusion databases. Population estimates for different types of anaemia and their blood transfusion requirements were generated using local reference ranges (males <130 g litre(-1); females <115 g litre(-1)). RESULTS: One thousand three hundred and twenty-two admissions were included; haematology data were complete for 1142 (544 primary hip, 490 primary knee, 77 revision hip, 31 revision knee). About 19.6% were anaemic [7.1% haemoglobin (Hb) <110 g litre(-1); 1.6% Hb<100 g litre(-1)]. Overall, 21.3% of admissions were transfused (mean 0.58 units per case: 95% CI 0.50-0.61). For anaemic admissions, 42.0% were transfused (mean 1.11 units per case: 95% CI 0.90-1.32). Mean red cell use for admissions with normocytic normochromic anaemia (12.7% of admissions) and hypochromic anaemia (4.6%) was 1.04 (95% CI 0.78-1.31) and 1.14 (95% CI 0.71-1.57) units per admission, respectively. Factors strongly associated independently with transfusion were preoperative haemoglobin 相似文献   

Relative impact of red blood cell transfusion and anaemia on 5-year mortality in cardiac surgery

OBJECTIVESThe aim was to compare the relative effects of red blood cell (RBC) transfusion and preoperative anaemia on 5-year mortality following open-heart cardiac surgery using structural equation modelling. We hypothesized that patient risk factors associated with RBC transfusion are of larger importance than transfusion itself.Open in a separate windowMETHODSThis prospective cohort study, part of the Cardiac Surgery Outcome Study at St. Olavs University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway, included open-heart on-pump cardiac surgery patients operated on from 2000 through 2017 (n = 9315). Structural equation modelling, which allows for intervariable correlations, was used to analyse pathway diagrams between known risk factors and observed mortality between 30 days and 5 years postoperatively. Observation times between 30 days and 1 year, and 1–5 years postoperatively were also compared with the main analysis.RESULTSIn a simplified model, preoperative anaemia had a larger effect on 5-year mortality than RBC transfusion (standardized coefficients: 0.17 vs 0.09). The complete model including multiple risk factors showed that patient risk factors such as age (0.15), anaemia (0.10), pulmonary disease (0.11) and higher creatinine level (0.12) had larger effects than transfusion (0.03). Results from several sensitivity analyses supported the main findings. The models showed good fit.CONCLUSIONSPreoperative anaemia had a larger impact on 5-year mortality than RBC transfusion. Differences in 5-year mortality were mainly associated with patient risk factors.     

The best strategy for red blood cell transfusion in severe burn patients,restrictive or liberal: A randomized controlled trial

IntroductionAlthough blood transfusion is common in burns, data are lacking in appropriate transfusion thresholds. It has been reported that a restrictive blood transfusion policy decreases blood utilization and improves outcomes in critically ill adults, but the impact of a restrictive blood transfusion policy in burn patients is unclear. We decided to investigate the outcome of decreasing the blood transfusion threshold.Material and methodsEighty patients with TBSA > 20% who met our inclusion criteria were included. They were randomly divided into control and intervention groups. The intervention group received packed cells only when Hemoglobin declined to less than 8 g/dL at routine laboratory evaluations. While the control group received packed-cell when hemoglobin was declined to less than 10 g/dl. The total number of the received packed cell before, during and after any surgical procedure was recorded. The outcome was measured by the evaluation of the infection rate and other complications.ResultThe mean hemoglobin level before transfusion was 7.7 ± 0.4 g/dL in the restrictive group and 8.8 ± 0.7 g/dL in the liberal group. The mean number of RBC unit transfusion per patient in the restrictive group was significantly lower than the traditional group (3.28 ± 2.2 units vs. 5.9 ± 3.7 units) (p-value = 0.006). The total number of RBC transfused units varied significantly between the two groups (p-value = 0.014). The number of transfused RBC units outside the operation room showed a significant difference between groups (restrictive: 2.8 ± 1.4 units vs. liberal: 4.4 ± 2.6 units) (p = 0.004). We did not find any significant difference in mortality rate or other outcome measures between groups.ConclusionApplying the restrictive transfusion strategy in thermal burn patients who are highly prone to all kinds of infection, does not adversely impact the patient outcome, and results in significant cost savings to the institution and lower rate of infection. We conclude that the restrictive transfusion practice during burn excision and grafting is well tolerated and effective in reducing the number of transfusions without increasing complications.Clinical Trial Registration ReferenceIRCT20190209042660N1.     

Benefits and risks of red blood cell transfusion in pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery

As the number of neonates and young infants undergoing cardiac surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) increases, red blood cell (RBC) transfusion will continue to be an integral part of the practice of pediatric cardiac anesthesiology. The decision of when to transfuse RBCs to these patients is complex and influenced by multiple factors such as size, presence of cyanotic heart disease, complexity of the surgical procedure, and the hemostatic alterations induced by CPB. The known benefits of RBC transfusion include an increase in the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood, improved tissue oxygenation, and improved hemostasis. Unfortunately, there is no minimum hemoglobin level that serves as a transfusion trigger for all pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Physiologic signs such as tachycardia, hypotension, low mixed venous oxygen saturation and increased oxygen extraction ratios can provide objective evidence of the need to augment a given hemoglobin level. Nevertheless, the benefits of RBC transfusion must be balanced against its risks and, in recent years, RBC transfusion has been subjected to intense scrutiny. The adverse consequences of RBC transfusion include the transmission of infectious diseases and immune-mediated and nonimmune-mediated complications. Advances in donor selection, infectious disease testing of donated blood, use of leukocyte reduction and irradiation of blood in defined situations have improved the safety of the blood supply in terms of infection transmission. However, a growing number of prospective randomized clinical trials are finding an association between RBC transfusion and an increased risk of morbidity and mortality even with the use of leuko-reduced blood. Thus, it is becoming increasingly important that the decision to transfuse RBCs be made with a thorough understanding of the benefit-to-risk ratio. This review addresses the benefits and risks of RBC transfusion, pertinent data acquired in the setting of congenital cardiac surgery and techniques designed to minimize the need for RBC transfusion.     

Transfusion and bleeding in coronary artery bypass grafting: an on-pump versus off-pump comparison

Blood transfusion rates in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are typically higher compared with off-pump CABG (OPCAB). However, few studies have specifically examined intraoperative hemodilution as a contributing factor. The aim of this retrospective review was to compare the effect of using CPB or OPCAB on red blood cell (RBC) transfusion and postoperative bleeding. The lowest intraoperative hematocrit (Hct) was used as marker of intraoperative hemodilution. We reviewed the perioperative data of all isolated CABG patients at a metropolitan hospital from January 2003 to June 2005. Stepwise regression analyses were performed to determine whether CPB was an independent predictor of RBC transfusion, reoperation for bleeding, or postoperative chest drainage. Of a total of 1043 patients, there were 433 CPB and 610 off-pump cases. CPB use was not significantly related to increased RBC transfusions (odds ratio [OR], 0.98; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.63-1.52; p = .921) and was associated with a lower incidence of reoperations for bleeding (OR, 0.4; 95% CI, 0.2-0.8; p = .009). There was less chest drainage over the first 12 hours in patients undergoing CPB (p < .0001); however, total postoperative chest drainage was not significantly related to operative procedure (p = .122). The lowest documented intraoperative Hct was a significant factor in RBC transfusions (OR, 0.89; p < .0001), an increased reoperation rate for bleeding (OR, 0.9; p = .001) and more postoperative chest drainage (log10-transformed: at 12 hours, b = -0.009, p < .0001; total, b = -0.006, p < .0001). CPB is not an independent risk factor in the incidence of RBC transfusions and is not associated with increased postoperative bleeding for isolated CABG. However, intraoperative hemodilution is an independent risk factor, with a lower intraoperative Hct associated with more RBC transfusions, increased reoperations for bleeding, and increased postoperative chest drainage. Addressing intraoperative hemodilution is important in minimizing CPB-associated morbidities.     

Identification and treatment of anaemia in patients awaiting hip replacement

INTRODUCTION

The correction of anaemia prior to total hip arthroplasty reduces surgical risk, hospital stay and cost. This study considers the benefits of implementing a protocol of identifying and treating pre-operative anaemia whilst the patient is on the waiting list for surgery.

PATIENTS AND METHODS

From a prospective series of 322 patients undergoing elective total hip arthroplasty (THA), patients identified as anaemic (haemoglobin (Hb) < 12 g/dl) when initially placed upon the waiting list were appropriately investigated and treated. Pre- and postoperative Hb levels, need for transfusion, and length of hospital stay were collated for the entire patient cohort.

RESULTS

Of the cohort, 8.8% of patients were anaemic when initially placed upon the waiting list for THA and had a higher transfusion rate (23% versus 3%; P < 0.05) and longer hospital stay (7.5 days versus 6.6 days; P < 0.05). Over 40% of these patients responded to investigation and treatment whilst on the waiting list, showing a significant improvement in Hb level (10.1 g/dl to 12.7 g/dl) and improved transfusion rate.

CONCLUSIONS

Quantifying the haemoglobin level of patients when initially placed on the waiting list helps highlight those at risk of requiring a postoperative blood transfusion. Further, the early identification of anaemia allows for the utilisation of the waiting-list time to investigate and treat these patients. For patients who respond to treatment, there is a significant reduction in the need for blood transfusion with its inherent hazards.     

Combination of acute normovolemic hemodilution technique with preoperative autologous blood donation prevented allogeneic blood transfusion against 4000 g surgical blood loss in a patient undergoing left partial nephrectomy

A 41-year-old male patient with well-controlled hypertension underwent a partial nephrectomy under total intravenous anesthesia with propofol, fentanyl and ketamine. To avoid allogeneic blood transfusion, preoperative autologous blood donation (400 g) a week before the surgery and acute normovolemic hemodilution (800 g) after induction of anesthesia were performed. As surgical blood loss was more than 4000 g, blood hemoglobin (Hb) level decreased to 6.4 g.dl-1. However, as intraoperative hemodynamics was relatively stable with no ischemic changes in ECG and arterial blood gas analysis did not show metabolic acidosis, autologous blood transfusion was withheld till hemostasis had been done. After returning the autologous blood, Hb increased to 9.4 g.dl-1. On the 2nd postoperative day, Hb decreased to 7.6 g.dl-1. As the patient's vital signs did not show any severe complications, blood transfusion was not performed. Then, the Hb level increased gradually to 13.9 g.dl-1, 3 month later without allogenic blood transfusion. In addition, any postoperative complications by low Hb level were not recognized so far. This case suggests that combination of autologous transfusion techniques may be effective to avoid allogeneic blood transfusion even against massive hemorrhage. However, to avoid disadvantage of these technique, we should always evaluate preoperative patient conditions.     

Observational study of pre-operative intravenous iron given to anaemic patients before elective cardiac surgery

Cardiac surgical patients with anaemia experience increased morbidity and mortality. Iron deficiency is the most common cause of pre-operative anaemia in this group. We designed and implemented the Cardiff Pathway, a pre-assessment and treatment pathway to identify cardiac surgical patients with anaemia and iron deficiency. Patients identified with anaemia and/or iron deficiency (Hb < 130 g.l^-1 and ferritin < 100 μg.l^-1) were offered intravenous iron infusion 20 mg.kg^-1 pre-operatively. Treatment success was defined as Hb ≥ 130g.l^-1 on the day of surgery. We analysed data from 447 patients: 300 (67%) were not anaemic; 75 (17%) were anaemic and treated with intravenous iron; and 72 (16%) were anaemic and not treated. Haemoglobin concentration increased in successfully treated anaemic patients by a mean (95%CI) of 17 (13–21) g.l^-1 and they received a median (IQR [range]) of 0 (0–2 [0–15]) units of blood peri-operatively. Transfusion was avoided in 54% of the successfully treated anaemic patients, which was significantly more than the unsuccessfully treated anaemic (22%, p = 0.005) and untreated anaemic (28%, p = 0.018) patients and similar to non-anaemic patients who received a median (IQR [range] of 0 (0–1 [0–16])) units of blood and, 63% avoided transfusion). Mean (95%CI) Hb fell between pre-assessment and surgery in the untreated anaemic (-2 (0 to -4) g.l^-1) and non-anaemic groups (-2 (-1 to -3) g.l^-1). Twenty-one (7%) of the non-anaemic group became newly anaemic waiting for surgery. The Cardiff Pathway reliably identified patients with anaemia and iron deficiency. Anaemic patients who had their Hb restored to normal after treatment required less blood peri-operatively and over half of them required no transfusion at all.     

急性等容血液稀释用于心血管外科血液保护的效果

目的 比较急性等容血液稀释(ANH)联合术中血液回收与单纯术中血液回收用于心血管外科血液保护的临床效果。方法 将术前血红蛋白Hb≥130g/L的心血管外科成年病人140例随机分成两组:A+C组,ANH联合术中血液回收(ANH量 8～12ml/kg,n=70);C组,术中单纯血液回收(n=70)。分别记录两组病人术前及术后24h血红蛋白(Hb)、血球压积(HCT)、血小板(PLT);回收血量;体外循环(CPB)总转流时间;术后24h引流量;全血用量;血浆用量;悬浮红细胞用量;冷沉淀用量;血小板用量和总住院时间。结果 两组病人一般情况无显著差异,术前各实验室指标无显著差异;A+C组术中血液回收量(581.8±28.2)ml少于C组(785.4±43.8)ml,有显著差异(P<0.001);A+C组术后24hHb(122.2±18.8)g/l高于C组(112.3±15.6)g/l,有显著差异(P<0.01),HCT(35.2±5.5)高于C组(33.2±4.5),亦有显著差异(P<0.05);A+C组全血用量(81.7±23.0)ml少于C组(217.4±35.7)ml,有显著差异(P<0.01)A+C组有15例,C组有6例未输异体血;两组间CPB时间、总住院时间及其它血制品用量无显著差异。结论ANH联合术中血液回收比较术中单纯血液回收用于心血管外科血液保护可减少异体血需要及用量,值得推广。     

Risk factors reducing blood transfusion requirements in pediatric open heart surgery after introduction of vacuum assisted circuits

OBJECTIVES: Open heart surgery without homologous blood transfusion remains difficult in children. The introduction of vacuum-assisted cardiopulmonary bypass circuits to reduce priming volume for pediatric patients has improved the percentage of transfusion-free operations. We retrospectively analyzed blood transfusion risk factors to further reduce blood transfusion requirements after vacuum-assisted circuit introduction. METHODS: From March 1995 to June 1996, 49 patients weighing between 5 and 20 kg underwent cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass at our institution, excluding hospital deaths. We retrospectively analyzed risk factors influencing blood use in 37 patients with no blood priming in cardiopulmonary bypass after introducing a vacuum-assisted system. Factors selected for univariate analysis were age, body weight, cyanosis, preoperative Hb, operation time, cardiopulmonary bypass time, aortic cross-clamping time, and intraoperative and postoperative bleeding volume. Correlation between total bleeding volume/body weight and cardiopulmonary bypass time was studied by regression analysis. RESULTS: As risk factors, univariate analysis identified cyanotic disease, longer operation time (> 210 minutes), longer cardiopulmonary bypass time (> 90 minutes), longer aortic cross-clamping time (> 45 minutes), greater intraoperative bleeding volume/body weight (> 4 ml/kg), and greater postoperative bleeding volume/body weight (> 15 ml/kg). Regression analysis showed a significant positive correlation between total bleeding volume/body weight and cardiopulmonary bypass time. CONCLUSIONS: Cyanotic disease and long bypass time are risk factors in reducing blood transfusion requirements in pediatric open heart surgery after introduction of vacuum-assisted circuits. Further efforts are needed, however, to reduce blood transfusion requirements, particularly in these children.     

Patient blood management in Europe

Preoperative anaemia is common in patients undergoing orthopaedic and other major surgery. Anaemia is associated with increased risks of postoperative mortality and morbidity, infectious complications, prolonged hospitalization, and a greater likelihood of allogeneic red blood cell (RBC) transfusion. Evidence of the clinical and economic disadvantages of RBC transfusion in treating perioperative anaemia has prompted recommendations for its restriction and a growing interest in approaches that rely on patients' own (rather than donor) blood. These approaches are collectively termed 'patient blood management' (PBM). PBM involves the use of multidisciplinary, multimodal, individualized strategies to minimize RBC transfusion with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes. PBM relies on approaches (pillars) that detect and treat perioperative anaemia and reduce surgical blood loss and perioperative coagulopathy to harness and optimize physiological tolerance of anaemia. After the recent resolution 63.12 of the World Health Assembly, the implementation of PBM is encouraged in all WHO member states. This new standard of care is now established in some centres in the USA and Austria, in Western Australia, and nationally in the Netherlands. However, there is a pressing need for European healthcare providers to integrate PBM strategies into routine care for patients undergoing orthopaedic and other types of surgery in order to reduce the use of unnecessary transfusions and improve the quality of care. After reviewing current PBM practices in Europe, this article offers recommendations supporting its wider implementation, focusing on anaemia management, the first of the three pillars of PBM.     

麻醉后预存自体血在人工关节置换术中的应用

目的探讨麻醉后即刻采集自体血,于人工关节置换术后回输的临床应用. 方法 2004年9月～2005年1月,对33例拟行人工关节置换术的患者,麻醉后即刻采集自体血400 ml,于术后回输.观察采血时患者血压变化、术后12、24及72 h血常规、伤口引流及感染情况.其中男17例,女16例,年龄33～81岁,平均62.4岁.类风湿性关节炎5例,股骨头坏死23例,膝关节骨性关节炎5例.单髋关节置换20例,双髋关节置换1例;单膝关节置换6例,双膝关节置换5例;单髋关节翻修术1例. 结果采血前后血压无明显变化.术后回输血200～1 150 ml,平均650 ml.其中21例单髋关节置换患者仅回输预存自体血;6例单膝关节置换患者回输预存自体血后又将引流血回输;5例双膝及1例双髋关节置换的患者除用预存自体血和引流血回输外,因术后出血较多,输入异体血400 ml.术后血红蛋白68～102 g/L,平均88 g/L;红细胞压积20.5%～31.5%,平均24.6%,与术前比较差异均有统计学意义（P〈0.01）.术后伤口无感染、下肢静脉无血栓发生.6例输入异体血的患者,输血后2例出现寒战、皮肤骚痒等过敏反应,予地塞米松后症状均缓解. 结论对行人工膝、髋关节置换术的患者术前预存自体血供术后回输,可减少术后输入异体血带来的危险.