Surgical Blood Conservation Techniques

The theory and practice of bloodless surgery. (opens new window)

Martyn V, Farmer SL, Wren MN, Towler SC, Betta J, Shander A, Spence RK, Leahy MF.

Source‎: Transfus Apher Sci 2002;27(1):29-43.

Indexed‎: PubMed 12201468

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12201468 (opens new window)

Hospital Liaison Committee (HLC)

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Medical Information Packets

Subjects include: Clinical strategies for managing hemorrhage and anemia without blood transfusion, the religious and ethical position of Jehovah’s Witnesses on medical therapy, and the services Witnesses offer to the medical community through their worldwide network of Hospital Liaison Committees.

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Treatment options as well as medical and ethical considerations for clinicians who treat Jehovah’s Witnesses.

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Interview of Professor Antonio D. Pinna, M.D.

“I don’t think we can make a differentiation on religious grounds. There are even patients that are not Witnesses that don’t want blood transfusion.”

Interview of Alfredo Guglielmi, M.D.

“Jehovah’s Witnesses have led us to be extremely cautious with the use of blood through good patient preparation, careful selection of the patient, careful management in the operating room with all the available blood conservation methods, and management of anemia prior to surgery.”