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Routine hemoglobin electrophoresis for pediatric surgery day case in at-risk populations: Suggested algorithm for screening using clinical risk factors.
Nigerian journal of clinical practice - 1 Jan 2000
Ademuyiwa A O, Bode C O, Adekola O O, Desalu I, Elebute O A, Kushimo O T
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Hemoglobin electrophoresis (HBE) is a part of the preoperative routine requested by anesthetists. However, the prevalence of hemoglobinopathy in the population is low. This study aims to determine the clinical risk factors for hemoglobinopathies and propose clinical guidelines for preoperative screening of patients for pediatric day care surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A prospective study carried out...
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