Patient learning
Watch the videos below to learn more about the strategies and processes involved in bloodless medicine surgery and treatment.
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Cell salvage and hemodilution
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How is bloodless medicine & surgery done?
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Understanding blood components and fractions
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What is bloodless medicine and surgery?
Bloodless fundamentals
Fundamentals
History of bloodless medicine and surgery
This introductory module walks learners through the history of bloodless medicine and surgery and identifies key factors that led to the growth of the bloodless approach.
Fundamentals
Bloodless medicine and surgery strategies
This module discusses the primary pillars of bloodless medicine and surgery and outlines strategies that ensure patient safety and well-being.
Fundamentals
Legal and ethical considerations of bloodless medicine and surgery
This module discusses the legal and ethical considerations around the bloodless approach and identifies strategies that promote shared decision-making between healthcare providers and their patients.
Success stories
Patient story: Bone marrow stem cell transplant for multiple myeloma
Joe Jackson received a stem cell transplant at MedStar Georgetown for his diagnosis of multiple myeloma.
Patient story: Bloodless medicine and surgery program
As a result of an automobile accident, Delores Metsopoulos was in a lot of pain and could not stand straight.
Patient story: I want to be heard and listened to
What Christine Stoddard thought was a stroke, turned out to be a subdural hematoma. She describes how grateful she is to the physicians who respected her beliefs and decision to have a bloodless surgery.
Share your success
If you'd like to share your experience with bloodless medicine, please contact us.
Additional information
Share with your healthcare provider
MedStar Bloodless can help your healthcare provider gain a better understanding of the techniques and the effectiveness of the bloodless approach. Click below to share a link by email.
Download our free patient packet
Well-informed communication leads to optimal shared decision-making.
Call 202-444-5861 to get assistance finding a bloodless practitioner.