Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthogeriatric Medicine, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Research Article
Assessing the Frequency Investigation and Management of Post-Operative Anaemia in Hip Fracture Patients
Author(s): David McCormack*, Orla Costigan, Emily McGarry, Shane O’Hanlon and Conor Hurson
Background: Post-operative anaemia affects up to 90% of patients undergoing major surgery. Post-operative anaemia
can contribute to slower rehabilitation, increased morbidity, and increased mortality.
Purpose: We aimed to examine the frequency, investigation, and management of anaemia in patients admitted to an
Irish, tertiary level hospital (SVUH) with a hip fracture.
Methods: A retrospective audit, examining all patients who were admitted to SVUH with a hip fracture between the
1st of April and the 30th of June 2020, was performed.
Results: A total of 58 patients were included. Upon admission, 29.3% (n=17) of patients were anaemic. Postoperatively,
91.4% of patients (n=53) were anaemic, 43.1% (n=25) of patients had iron studies, ferritin, folate and
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