Abstract

Transfusion of blood components can save lives, but like all therapeutics, it carries risks and costs. Therefore, transfusion should be used judiciously. Patient blood management provides safe and rational use of blood and blood products and is designed to improve patient outcomes by minimizing unnecessary exposure to blood products. In this review, perioperative patient blood management and techniques to minimize blood loss during vascular surgery are discussed.

Key words: Perioperative patient blood management, transfusion, vascular surgery