title: Patient blood management to reduce transfusion need.
abstract: Patient blood management is a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach aimed at improving patient outcomes, preserving the blood supply, and reducing costs. By identifying patients at risk for transfusion and taking steps to maintain hemoglobin concentration, manage anemia, optimize hemostasis, and minimize blood loss, clinicians can improve patient outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Shannon Lynn practices critical care at Saint Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. The author has disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
authors.forename: Shannon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lynn
mesh_terms: D000740:Anemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D018802:Patient-Centered Care