| Algorithm-led screening for anemia prior to surgery helps identify patients with anemia. In the context of hip and knee surgery, potential causes of anemia should be investigated in an effort to accurately treat anemia and reduce postoperative length of stay, readmission rates, likelihood of transfusion, critical care needs, costs, and morbidity that are associated with anemia and hip/knee surgeries. |
| SNOMED_CT Problem=106063007(PB0029); SNOMED_CT Cat-Tar=410396002 (CG0004, TG0031) |
