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What Is Bloodless Medicine and Surgery?
This video introduces patients to the concept of Bloodless Medicine and Surgery and provides an overview of the three basic pillars of BMS.
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How Is Bloodless Medicine & Surgery Done?
This video clarifies the basic preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative strategies that healthcare providers use in the treatment of bloodless medicine patients.
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Understanding Blood Components and Fractions
This video outlines the components and fractions of whole blood that may be acceptable in the treatment of bloodless medicine patients.
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Cell Salvage and Hemodilution
How cell salvage and hemodilution works.
Bloodless Fundamentals
Fundamentals
History of Bloodless Medicine and Surgery
This introductory module walks learners through the history of bloodless medicine and surgery and identifies key factors that led to the growth of the bloodless approach.
Fundamentals
Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Strategies
This module discusses the primary pillars of bloodless medicine and surgery and outlines strategies that ensure patient safety and well-being.
Fundamentals
Legal and Ethical Considerations of Bloodless Medicine and Surgery
This module discusses the legal and ethical considerations around the bloodless approach and identifies strategies that promote shared decision-making between healthcare providers and their patients.
Success Stories
Patient Story: Bone Marrow Stem Cell Transplant for Multiple Myeloma
Joe Jackson received a stem cell transplant at MedStar Georgetown for his diagnosis of multiple myeloma.
Patient Story: Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Program
As a result of an automobile accident, Delores Metsopoulos was in a lot of pain and could not stand straight.
Patient Story: I Want to be Heard and Listened To
What Christine Stoddard thought was a stroke, turned out to be a subdural hematoma. She describes how grateful she is to the physicians who respected her beliefs and decision to have a bloodless surgery.
Call 410-772-6700 to get assistance finding a bloodless practitioner.
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If you'd like to share your experience with bloodless medicine please contact us.
International Training Center for Bloodless Medicine and Surgery