PATIENT BLOOD MANAGEMENT (PBM)

The principles of patient blood management have become known as the?

'three pillars'.

the majority of blood transfusions can be attributed to one, or a combination of, the following factors?

1.pre-existing anaemia. 2.volume of bleeding and blood loss. 3.inappropriate transfusion practices.

PBM is not an intervention or 'alternative' to?

allogeneic blood transfusion.

Implementation of PBM has been shown to:

mprove patient outcomes. avoid unnecessary exposure to transfusion promote optimal use of donated blood resources, thereby reducing the pressure on supply decrease healthcare expenditures through reduction in costs associated with administration of transfusions and potential adverse consequences.

Effective PBM requires a holistic approach to patient care. It addresses risk factors such as?

naemia or potential excess blood loss to reduce or avoid the need for transfusion.

The principles of patient blood management have become known as the 'three pillars', with each pillar involving treatment strategies to address the following?

optimise red cell mass. minimise blood loss. harness and optimise tolerance of anaemia - appropriate use of transfusion policies including single unit transfusion.

What is Patient blood management (PBM)?

uses evidence-based practices to manage and utilise the patient's own blood, to improve their outcome.

PBM should be:

well planned. coordinated. tailored to the individual. multidisciplinary - involving all relevant health professionals. responsible for the patient's care. multimodal - employing a range of strategies.