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Bloodless Medicine and Surgery in the OR and Beyond
Author(s) -
Cogliano Janet,
Kisner Debbie
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/s0001-2092(06)61036-3
Subject(s) - medicine , blood conservation , perioperative , surgery , perioperative nursing , intensive care medicine , blood transfusion , erythropoietin , blood management , general surgery
Ideas about bloodless surgery are changing. It now is more than transfusion‐free surgery for Jehovah's Witnesses. Technological advances and concerns about the safety and availability of blood have led to interest in bloodless surgery among non‐Witnesses. Perioperative nurses need to be aware of bloodless surgery technology, which typically incorporates the use of recombinant human erythropoietin and special surgical techniques and equipment. They must have a proper attitude toward blood conservation and respect patient autonomy. Bloodless surgery care extends across specialties and inpatient areas. A knowledge of bloodless surgery will facilitate clear communication between staff members, patients, and patients' family members. AORN J 76 (Nov 2002) 830–841.