Centre for Perioperative Care anaemia guideline: implications for anaesthesia

The Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) has published in September 2022 guidance addressing perioperative anaemia. This editorial addresses the definition of anaemia for women and management of borderline anaemia in women. We also address implications of the CPOC guidance for anaesthetists and the future direction of anaemia research and management.

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The Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) has released guidance on perioperative anaemia in September 2022. This editorial focuses on the definition of anaemia for women, management of borderline anaemia in women, implications for anaesthetists, and future research and management of anaemia.