ISBN: 978-3-95764-230-1
2nd edition 2018, Altenau (Germany)
© 2018 Hallenberger Media GmbH
| aPTT | activated partial thromboplastin time |
| Hb | hemoglobin |
| INR | International normalized ratio |
| i.v. | intravenous |
| PBM | patient blood management |
| POC | point-of-care |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| TSAT | transferring saturation |
Patient Blood Management (PBM) is a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach to improve perioperative patient care. The concept is based on three pillars targeting modifiable risk factors for adverse outcome, namely anemia, perioperative blood loss, and allogenic blood transfusions. The superior objective is to optimize patient outcome by means of preoperative screening, diagnosing and treating anemia, using blood-sparing techniques, and utilizing blood products adequately.
Anemia is a common, yet underrated risk factor for blood transfusions, morbidity, and mortality among hospitalized patients. Optimizing and preserving red cell mass ahead, during, and after surgery can be achieved by a number of measures that can be implemented in EVERY
The use of a PBM concept will be of benefit for patients, society, doctors, and hospitals. This book, written by the key members of the Frankfurt university hospital PBM project, aims to give a deeper understanding of the concept’s three pillars, providing insights for undertaking further research, as well as planning and implementing concrete operative measures.
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