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Area of Science:

Transfusion Medicine
Surgical Patient Management

Background:

Surgeons play a critical role in blood and blood product utilization.
Effective blood management necessitates collaboration among anesthesiologists, intensivists, transfusion specialists, and surgeons.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the current status of blood conservation in surgical practices.
To identify factors influencing blood transfusion indications in surgery.

Main Methods:

A questionnaire was distributed to surgical institutions in Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Analysis of data, including results from the 1994 Sanguis study.

Main Results:

Transfusion indications are often not solely based on clinical or scientific evidence.
There is a lack of evidence-based data for blood and blood product transfusion indications.

Conclusions:

Developing specific peri-, intra-, and postoperative strategies tailored to patients, diseases, and procedures is key to reducing transfusions.
Establishing evidence-based guidelines is crucial for improving blood saving in surgery.