Bloodless programs

Since it was founded, the Center for Transfusion-Free Medicine at Pennsylvania Hospital has evolved into a major national bloodless center that treats more than inpatients per year. The Center for Transfusion-Free Medicine. Meet Our Team Request a Callback. All rights reserved. Skip to Content Jefferson Health - Abington. View Additional Section Content. Center for Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Many procedures at the Abington Heart and Vascular Institute — Jefferson Health result in little blood loss, so patients are less likely to need blood transfusions.

To participate in the Bloodless Program, a brief patient interview is conducted by phone or in person. You will be directed to fill out the " Refusal of Blood Products " see translated forms below form which documents your refusal of whole blood and the four primary components red cells, white cells, platelets, and plasma as well as your choices regarding minor blood fractions and medical procedures or treatments involving the use of your own blood.

The "Refusal of Blood Products" will then be scanned to your Swedish electronic medical record. You may update your enrollment at any time.

Workshops and other educational opportunities are available throughout the year to assist patients to get the most benefit from the Bloodless Program.