Age influences perioperative temperature variation. Myth or fact? - A prospective audit

Abstract

Conclusion• Older patients or patients with higher ASA physical status classification might be at risk of having lower fibrinogen.• Routine pre-operative dosing of fibrinogen in these patients might be valuable.• In THR surgery a higher fibrinogen threshold might be adequate to reduce peri-operative blood loss.• Implementation of protocols regarding pre-operative blood management can improve outcomes by reducing both blood loss and the need for transfusion.