Evangelical Hospital Vienna Archives

Should pre-anaesthesia consultations be done telephonically?

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Dr Sibylle Kietaibl is advocating for patient-centred decision-making around blood management, suggesting that pre-anaesthesia consultations could happen virtually.

Anaesthesiologists play a crucial role in preparing a patient ahead of surgery, and not just physically. Pre-anaesthesia consultations are an opportunity to engage with patients, involve them in important choices, and consider these when making diagnostic, therapeutic, or palliative care decisions. Dr Sibylle Kietaibl at the Evangelical Hospital Vienna in Austria suggests such consultations should also consider patient preferences around […]

Reducing risks, improving outcomes: The benefits of Patient Blood Management

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Prof Kietaibl promotes patient-centred decision-making.

While blood transfusions are generally very safe and have saved millions of lives, they carry a small risk of serious side effects. These risks can be lessened through the use of Patient Blood Management (PBM), a series of interventions that seek to minimise blood loss, prevent anaemia and reduce the need for a transfusion before, during and after major surgery. […]