Journal of Blood Disorders & Transfusion

Paola Iudicone

Publications

• Research Article
  Efficacy of Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate for the Management of Preoperative Anaemia in Orthopaedic Surgical Patients: A Prospective Study
  Author(s): Maria Beatrice Rondinelli, Giovanni Inghilleri, Marco Pavesi, Antonella Di Bartolomei, Roberta Pagnotta, Daniela Fioravanti, Paola Iudicone, Sandro Rossetti, Francesco Pallotta, Marco Bertini and Luca PierelliMaria Beatrice Rondinelli, Giovanni Inghilleri, Marco Pavesi, Antonella Di Bartolomei, Roberta Pagnotta, Daniela Fioravanti, Paola Iudicone, Sandro Rossetti, Francesco Pallotta, Marco Bertini and Luca Pierelli
  
  Background: Oral iron support in patients (pts) undergoing preoperative autologous blood donation (PABD) programs has been suggested by different authors to improve red blood cell (RBC) production and limit iron depletion. Oral iron therapy, however, is frequently associated with side effects and poor pts compliance. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of low doses of ferrous bisglycinate chelate (Tecnofer, Baldacci) a new oral iron preparation characterized by high gastrointestinal absorption and tolerability in the management of preoperative anemia. Material and methods: In our hospital we used a multimodal approach of integrated alternatives strategies after a preliminary clinical evaluation (CE) that provides a supportive iron therapy. We enrolled 60 pts candidate for orthopedic surgery presenting hemoglobin (Hb) levels between 11.5 and 12.5 g/dL in ord.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-9864.1000339

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