Emerging evidence for preoperative anaemia screening and blood health optimisation for paediatric surgical patients

BJA Open 2026 Open access

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Authors: Heidi M. Meyer, Susan M. Goobie
DOI: 10.1016/j.bjao.2026.100535
Cited by: 1
References: 7

Abstract

Preoperative anaemia is common in children presenting for elective surgery, including those without comorbidity, particularly in low- and middle-income settings. This editorial discusses emerging evidence on the prevalence of paediatric preoperative anaemia and considers the implications for anaemia screening and paediatric patient blood management pathways.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Blood transfusion and management Iron Metabolism and Disorders Cardiac Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes

Publication details

Journal / source
BJA Open
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
17
Pages
100535–100535
Publication date
10 February 2026
Language
EN