EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MEDSTAR INSTITUTE

In very specific situations, a blood transfusion can be lifesaving. However, in most other situations, a blood transfusion adds significant risk to patient outcomes. This outstanding book, written in simple and easy to understand language, helps educate the public on these increased risks while providing evidence-based tools and solutions that can reduce or eliminate the risks associated with a transfusion. The use of patient stories compliments the learnings and helps drive home the pitfalls associated with blood transfusions.

As a national patient safety leader and cardiac anesthesiologist, I especially enjoyed reading the Patient Blood Management Toolbox For Your Surgery chapter.

Congratulations to the authors. This book and the tools shared in each of the chapters will help save patient lives.