Patient Blood Management - What is it as a concept?

Abstract

Patient Blood Management (PBM) is an innovative and multidisciplinary approach that optimizes patient outcomes by managing and preserving a patient's own blood. Initially introduced as an alternative to traditional blood transfusion practices, PBM has evolved into a comprehensive strategy encompassing four key elements: blood conservation modalities, anemia management, coagulation optimization, and patient-centered decision-making. PBM promotes a patient-centered, multidisciplinary structure, shifting focus from reactive to proactive care across all levels of prevention. PBM's goal is to become the standard of care in clinical practice, ensuring that the blood is treated with the same care as any other organ system. PBM has the potential to transform healthcare, aligning with principles of quality care, patient safety, and empowerment. Ultimately, PBM envisions a future where its proactive strategies become so ingrained in practice that the need for the term itself may fade away, as patient-centered blood health becomes a standard of care.