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Blood Conservation: Exploring Alternatives to Blood Transfusions
Kerstin Hudgins1, Esther Carter
1School of Nursing, Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina (Ms Hudgins). Ms Carter is a telephone triage nurse at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Critical Care Nursing Quarterly
|February 27, 2019
Summary
Blood conservation techniques minimize risks associated with transfusions, improving patient recovery. Nurses educate patients on alternatives, reducing transfusion needs and healthcare costs.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Patient Care
Background:
- Blood conservation and transfusion alternatives are best practices.
- Transfusions carry risks: blood-borne diseases, human error, and impaired wound healing.
- Allogeneic transfusions can cause immunosuppression and cancer recurrence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of blood conservation techniques.
- To emphasize the nurse's role in patient education regarding transfusion risks and alternatives.
- To discuss ethical and legal considerations, particularly for Jehovah's Witnesses.
Main Methods:
- Reviewing evidence on blood conservation strategies.
- Exploring techniques to minimize blood loss and build patient blood supply.
- Considering the impact of medications, herbs, and supplements on bleeding.
Main Results:
- Blood conservation reduces risks of transfusion-related complications.
- Patients receiving transfusions experience poorer wound healing and recovery.
- Transfusions can lead to immunosuppression and cancer recurrence.
Conclusions:
- Minimizing blood loss through meticulous care reduces transfusion necessity.
- Patient education by nurses is crucial for informed decision-making.
- Effective blood management decreases financial burden on healthcare systems.
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