Unlock the Power of Patient Blood Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Blood Recovery and Reinfusion in Surgery and Trauma

In the last decade, patient blood management (PBM) programs have undergone significant advancements, expanding in scope and sophistication. As a result, blood use in the surgical setting has become a crucial aspect of these programs, particularly in trauma cases where massive blood loss is common.

Focusing on Perioperative Blood Collection and Reinfusion

This guide is dedicated to the perioperative collection and reinfusion of blood shed during surgery, as well as preventing the need for allogeneic transfusion in the postoperative period. It covers a range of topics, including:

• Maximizing the effectiveness of blood recovery and reinfusion
• Detailed information on sponges, suction, and partially filled bowls, as well as washing procedures
• Indications and contraindications for using these techniques
• Potential complications that may arise
• Storage of recovered blood
• Administrative aspects of program operations
• Regulatory and accreditation requirements

In addition, the guide includes helpful appendices that outline indications and contraindications for perioperative blood recovery in various patient populations.

About the Authors

This comprehensive guide is authored by renowned experts in the field: Richard R. Gammon, MD; Emily Coberly, MD; Alesia Kaplan, MD; and Janine Shepherd, MLSCM(ASCP)SBBAABB. Published in 2020, the guide features illustrations and spans 36 pages (ISBN 978-1-56395-412-2).

Stay ahead of the curve in patient blood management and optimize your surgical practice with this invaluable resource.