Continuous improvement of our autologous blood donation program carried out during 10 years in 1198 orthopaedic patients

Effect of a patient blood management programme on preoperative anaemia, transfusion rate, and outcome after primary hip or knee arthroplasty: a quality improvement cycle

“…This approach is relatively conservative compared with previous studies. 18 19 The Network for Advancement of Transfusion Alternatives (NATA) published blood management guidelines for orthopaedic surgery after the start of our programme. 31 The authors cite extensive evidence from mixed surgical populations and recommend a standardized approach to the evaluation and management of elective orthopaedic patients.…”