Systematic review: The use of erythropoietin plus iron to correct anemia before surgery to reduce the risk of blood transfusion 14 Aug, 2020 | 01:04h | UTC Erythropoietin plus iron versus control treatment including placebo or iron for preoperative anaemic adults undergoing non‐cardiac surgery – Cochrane Library Summary: The use of erythropoietin plus iron to correct anaemia before surgery to reduce the risk of blood transfusion – Cochrane Library