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ArticleEuropean journal of medical research2024

The incidence and factors associated with anemia in elective surgical patients admitted to a surgical intensive care unit: a retrospective cohort study.

Habtie Bantider Wubet, Lidya Haddis Mengistu, Negesse Zurbachew Gobezie, Begizew Yimenu Mekuriaw, Alemie Fentie Mebratie, Wosenyeleh Admasu Sahile

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Habtie Bantider WubetDepartment of Anesthesia, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia. hab16ban@gmail.com.
Lidya Haddis MengistuDepartment of Anesthesia, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Negesse Zurbachew GobezieDepartment of Anesthesia, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Begizew Yimenu MekuriawDepartment of Midwifery, College of Health Science, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Alemie Fentie MebratieDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Wosenyeleh Admasu SahileDepartment of Anesthesia, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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backgroundAnemia is a frequently reported and commonly documented issue in intensive care units. In surgical intensive care units, more than 90% of patients are found to be anemic. It is a hematologic factor that contributes to extended mechanical ventilation, sepsis, organ failure, longer hospitalizations in critical care units, and higher mortality. Thus, this study aimed to determine the incidence and identify factors associated with anemia in elective surgical patients admitted to the surgical intensive care unit.

methodsA retrospective follow-up study involving 422 hospitalized patients was carried out between December 2019 and December 2022 in the surgical intensive care unit after elective surgery at Tikur-Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Data were gathered from the patients' charts, and study participants were chosen using methods of systematic random sampling. SPSS 26 (the statistical software for social science, version 26) was used to analyze the data. Bivariable and multivariable binary logistic regression were used to examine associations between variables.

resultsThe incidence of anemia in elective surgical patients admitted to the intensive care unit was 69.9% (95% CI 65.4-74.5%). American Society of Anesthesiologists' class III (ASA III) [AOR: 8.53, 95% CI 1.92-13.8], renal failure [AOR:2.53, 95% CI (1.91-5.81)], malignancy [AOR: 2.59, 95% CI (1.31-5.09)], thoracic surgery [AOR: 4.07, 95% CI (2.11-7.87)], urologic surgery [AOR: 6.22, 95% CI (2.80-13.80)], and neurosurgery [AOR: 4.51, 95% CI (2.53-8.03)] were significantly associated with anemia in surgical patients admitted to the intensive care unit.

conclusionMore than two-thirds of the intensive care unit-admitted surgical patients experienced anemia. An American Society of Anesthesiologists' (ASA III score), renal failure, malignancy, thoracic surgery, urologic surgery, and neurosurgery were significantly associated with this condition. Early identification helps to institute preventive and therapeutic measures.

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AnemiaElective Surgical ProceduresIntensive Care UnitsAdultAgedEthiopiaFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIncidenceMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsAnemiaAnesthesiaEthiopiaIncidenceIntensive care unitSurgery

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