Respecting Your Decision Without Compromise
Although transfusion alternatives have been around for many years, recent technological advances make it possible to perform some of the most complicated procedures without the use of blood or blood products. Access to these latest advances helps us to ensure maximum safety and patient comfort.
At Anaheim Memorial, blood conservation is accomplished through the use of the very latest pharmaceutical agents, specialized equipment and sophisticated surgical techniques. The Advanced Blood Management Program at Anaheim Memorial uses proven methods for blood conservation:
- Agents that increase red blood cell production and encourage clotting
- Surgical instruments to reduce bleeding and shorten operating time
- Minimally invasive surgical techniques using scopes and video cameras
- Specialized procedures that filter and return the patient’s blood
- Blood dilution techniques
- Blood diagnostic and monitoring systems that are either minimally invasive or noninvasive
In addition, our medical team is affiliated with the best blood conservation programs around the world ensuring that Anaheim Memorial patients have access to the latest, most effective treatments.
Experienced people who understand your needsBeyond highly developed techniques, the Advanced Blood Management Program at Anaheim Memorial combines a team of dedicated physicians, nurses and other professionals ready to provide the personal attention necessary for restoring optimal health.
Transfusion alternatives can be applied by nearly every medical specialty available at Anaheim Memorial:
- Anesthesiologists
- Cardiologists
- Emergency services specialists
- Gastroenterologists
- General surgeons
- Gynecologists
- Infectious disease specialists
- Medical and surgical specialists
- Neonatologists
- Nephrologists
- Obstetricians
- Oncologists/Hematologists
- Orthopedic specialists
- Pediatricians
- Primary care physicians including alternative medicine
- Pulmonologists
- Urologists
- And other specialties
Supporting our patients
Patients in the Advanced Blood Management Program are assigned a patient advocate, who provides support and ensures that special needs are understood and followed. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Learn more about our program
If you have questions regarding the Advanced Blood Management Program at Anaheim Memorial, we encourage you to call our patient advocate at 714-999-5103.
