Summary
In this episode of the STS Webinar Series, an expert panel discusses findings and recommendations from a new guideline on patient blood management developed by STS and three other medical specialty organizations. The panel, made up of guideline coauthors, shares 10 key takeaways about conserving blood resources, managing anemia, optimizing coagulation, and improving patient outcomes.
Moderator:
Susan D. Moffatt-Bruce, MD, PhD, MBA
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Panelists:
Victor A. Ferraris, MD, PhD
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Lexington, KY
R. Scott McClure, MD, MS
Foothills Medical Centre, Libin Cardiovascular Institute
Calgary, AB, Canada
Linda Shore-Lesserson, MD
Hofstra/Northwell North Shore University Hospital
Manhasset, NY
Pierre R. Tibi, MD
Yavapai Regional Medical Center
Prescott, AZ