Much of blood conservation best practice involves "winning by not losing"... conserving blood (where possible) so that transfusions are not required. Blood conservation techniques applied pre-operatively and post-operatively can be as important to success as the application of surgical techniques.

Nurses are critically important to this process, adopting procedures and protocols that are consistent between shifts, between specialties and between departments.

The most important determinant of success in blood conservation is education. Hemo Concepts provides on-line video courses in bloodless medicine and surgery to hospitals. The courses are tailored for nurses, physicians and staff. Courses for a particular area of expertise and practice are completed on the Internet at the student's own pace.

In addition to our on-line courses, our Bloodless Medicine & Surgery Institute provides in-person education for physicians, nurses, bloodless program coordinators and blood bank administrators.

You should know that Hemo Concepts' consultants and professional staff are available to work with hospitals to address potential organizational barriers and to encourage smooth and consistent practice between departments & specialties.

We would also be delighted to talk about Integrated Blood Conservation at your hospital.

For more information on Bloodless Medicine and Surgery programs for Nurses,
please call 888.759.3000.