Overview

Overview

What is Patient Blood Management?

Patient Blood Management is a means of patient care that reduces the need for blood transfusion.

Cleveland Clinic nurses and doctors provide Patient Blood Management as a normal part of your care. They can help you decide which of the following options are best for your condition.

Options for Patient Blood Management:

  • Medications and supplements to increase your blood cells.
  • Treatment to prevent or reduce bleeding.
  • Recycle your own blood during surgery.
  • Lower the amount of blood taken from you for lab tests.
  • When needed blood transfusion.

Contact us

If you have questions or need more information, contact us at bldmgmt@ccf.org. Please allow 48-72 hours for a reply.

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