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There are several reasons why you may not want to receive a blood transfusion as part of your medical care, including religious beliefs and health-related concerns. Our USC Transfusion-Free Services and Patient Blood Management Program team is highly experienced in providing care for patients who wish to avoid or limit the use of blood transfusions and other blood products.
Our doctors and surgeons work closely with you and your family to understand your health care needs and beliefs. We will design a transfusion-free, or “bloodless,” treatment plan that supports your well-being and respects your wishes.
As leaders and innovators in transfusion-free medicine, our team uses the latest equipment and technology to perform a variety of procedures, ranging from routine general surgery to complex orthopedic, open-heart surgeries and organ transplants — all without the use of blood transfusions.
Advances in the field of transfusion-free medicine have helped increase the types of surgeries that can be done using transfusion-free, or “bloodless,” techniques. At Keck Medicine, we can deliver transfusion-free services for the following procedures:
If you request transfusion-free services, the following practices and techniques may be used as part of your care:
We are dedicated to making our innovative transfusion-free surgery and blood conservation techniques available to you. Our services are broken into two main options:
To get started with transfusion-free care, please contact our team at (323) 442-5261 or TFSPBMinfo@med.usc.edu.
Transfusion-free medicine and surgery is designed to help people who choose not to receive blood transfusions or blood products as part of their medical and/or surgical care. Doctors and surgeons who offer transfusion-free care are highly trained and use specialized techniques and equipment.
The primary goal of transfusion-free medicine and surgery is to minimize blood loss for the patient. This is done by using a variety of medications, blood conservation, blood filtration, specific surgical techniques, and special surgical tools and machines.
In most cases, one or more of the following procedures may be used to perform a transfusion-free, or “bloodless,” surgery:
Transfusion-free medical and surgical care is often requested by patients who wish to avoid blood transfusions due to their religious convictions.
This specialized care is also requested by patients with non-religious concerns, such as:
Our program offers transfusion-free treatment options for both religious- and non-religious-based needs.
At Keck Medicine, surgical procedures that may be done with limited or no blood transfusions include:
There are some risks associated with any medical procedure, including transfusion-free therapy. Talk to your doctor to learn more about the potential risks and benefits of transfusion-free, or “bloodless,” procedures.
We have extensive experience in transfusion-free, or “bloodless,” care options for a full range of surgical procedures, including highly complex cases.
Our doctors and surgeons are leading researchers in the field of transfusion-free medicine, driving innovations and improving patient outcomes.
As an academic medical center, we give you access to renowned specialists, cutting-edge treatment options and state-of-the-art technology.
Our doctors, surgeons and staff are by your side every step of your care journey, providing expert care, patient education and support.
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