Anemia is defined as insufficient circulating red cell mass with a hemoglobin of ˂ 130 in men ˂ 120 in women. Iron deficient anemia is the most common type of anemia worldwide and in the surgical population. Preoperative anemia affects 30-40% of patients undergoing surgery and is an independent risk factor for perioperative red blood cell transfusion which may increase postoperative complications and increase hospital length of stay, morbidity and mortality.
This module will examine the etiology of preoperative anemia, discuss appropriate investigations to identify the causes of anemia in your patients, and outline appropriate treatment strategies.
After completing this module, you will be able to:
This continuing professional development (CPD) program has been designed to consider the following roles as defined by the CanMEDS Physician Competency Framework:
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Accreditation for this course expires on
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Maintenance of Certification (Section 3) This program is an Accredited Self-Assessment Program (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the Office of Professional and Educational Development (OPED), Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University. Remember to visit MAINPORT to record your learning and outcomes.
Mainpro+
This Self-Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the Office of Professional and Educational Development (OPED), Memorial University for up to 1 Mainpro+ credits.
Subject Matter Experts:
Lucinda Whitman |
Daphne Osborne |
Sasha Hayse |
Melissa Leonard |
Geoff Zbitnew |
Planning Committee:
Joy Tilley |
Rebecca Powell |
Kuljit Grewal |
Lucinda Whitman |