Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Programs Georgetown University Hospital

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Evolution of Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Programs: A Journey
Through Time (Lecture)

We may think of blood transfusion as a long-held medical practice, but in reality its history is relatively recent. Transfusion didn't become a commonly prescribed medical therapy until the Second World War. From the 1940′s until 1982 when researchers determined that the AIDS virus was being transmitted via transfused blood, it was a liberally prescribed treatment, and believed to be almost completely safe.

While transfusion is still a commonly prescribed therapy, as the body of medical research continues to grow, the practice is being viewed with increasing concern for patient safety, both short and long term. In addition, in today's resource-starved healthcare world, the cost vs. benefit of transfusion is under considerable scrutiny.

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