[Patient blood management].

Area of Science:

• Transfusion Medicine
• Patient Blood Management
• Healthcare Optimization

Background:

• Regular review of transfusion practices is essential.
• Patient Blood Management (PBM) is a multidisciplinary approach to optimize patient care.
• PBM aims to improve outcomes for patients requiring transfusion.

Purpose of the Study:

• To update the scientific basis of Patient Blood Management (PBM).
• To assess the current development of PBM in Europe.
• To propose strategies for advancing PBM implementation in France.

Main Methods:

• Literature review and synthesis of scientific data on PBM.
• Analysis of PBM's scientific basis, including methods, indications, efficacy, risks, and efficiency.
• Evaluation of existing PBM programs in various countries.

Main Results:

• PBM is an evidence-based, patient-centered, multidisciplinary strategy.
• PBM pillars include optimizing patient blood, minimizing blood loss, and managing anemia.
• Scientific evidence supports PBM as a crucial complement to transfusion medicine.
• Several countries have implemented PBM programs, with France having some existing measures.

Conclusions:

• PBM should be further developed in France for medical reasons.
• Proposed strategies leverage existing effective PBM foundations.
• Implementation requires collaboration among stakeholders and medical experts at all levels.