Patient Blood Management (PBM) is an innovative clinical concept that aims to reduce the need
for allogenic blood transfusions cut health-care costs and avert or correct the risk factors
related to blood transfusion thus minimizing the rate of side effects and complications. This
comprehensive hands-on volume offers a three-point approach for the implementation of PBM to
improve patient outcome focusing on how to prevent or treat anemia reduce blood loss and
increase anemia tolerance. The book also goes beyond preoperative PBM with detailed accounts
of coagulation disorder management and the administration of coagulation products and platelet
concentrates. Special Features: - Presents a clear three-pillar strategy for the application of
PBM - diagnosis and treatment of anemia reduction of peri-interventional blood loss and
optimization of the tolerance to anemia in the everyday clinical setting - Covers issues such
as PBM during surgery requirements for modern transfusion medicine ordering blood products
the role of pre-anesthesia clinics benchmarking processes and potential implications of PBM
in the public health sector - Overview of research in PBM including landmark studies and
current clinical trials - Boxes in each chapter highlighting key information core statements
and summaries - A multidisciplinary and international team of contributors experienced in PBM
Patient Blood Management is a guide for clinicians and residents whose patients are at risk for
anemia coagulation disorders or severe blood loss. Anesthesiologists surgeons and
specialists involved in the use of blood and blood products can use the book for quick
reference or to learn more about a leading-edge concept for optimizing patient safety and
improving outcome.
