Welcome back!

Because staying curious is what makes all the difference.

In this episode, we’re excited to explore the fascinating world of Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution (ANH), as a blood conservation strategy. We will delve into its intricacies and explore its possibilities!

We explore how ANH not only reduces the need for allogeneic blood transfusions but also improves patient outcomes and offers cost-effective solutions in perioperative care, especially in complex surgeries with anticipated significant blood loss.

Join us in this engaging conversation as we share practical insights and reflections on, the fundamentals of ANH and its procedural steps, patient selection criteria, the effectiveness and safety of ANH.

Don’t miss this episode filled with insights to enhance our patients’ perioperative care.

Stay Curious!

References for this episode include:

1. AABB. Standards for Perioperative Autologous Blood Collection and Administration, 10th ed, 2023.

2. Shander A, et al. Standards and Best Practice for Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution: Evidence-based Consensus Recommendations. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2020; 34:1755.

3. Zhou X, et al. Preoperative Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution for Minimizing Allogeneic Blood Transfusion: A Meta-Analysis. Anesth Analg 2015; 121:1443.

4. Segal JB, et al. Preoperative acute normovolemic hemodilution: a meta-analysis. Transfusion 2004; 44:632.

5. Kinoshita H, et al. Impact of acute normovolemic hemodilution on allogeneic blood transfusion during open abdominal cancer surgery: A propensity matched retrospective study. J Clin Anesth 2020; 64:109822.

6. Ni Y, et al. Acute normovolemic hemodilution for major cancer surgeries during the COVID-19 pandemic: A beacon of hope. J Clin Anesth 2020; 65:109871.