Lets Talk Patient Blood Management

What if one of the most common hospital treatments is quietly putting patients at risk?
In this powerful conversation, internationally recognized transfusion specialist Dr. Ivo Beverina reveals the uncomfortable truth about blood transfusions, how outdated habits continue to drive medical decisions, and the very real risks patients face when blood is overused.
From emergency departments overwhelmed with anemic patients to hospitals that reduced plasma use by 90% simply by changing culture and education, this episode exposes the systemic challenges and the extraordinary opportunities inside modern healthcare.
You’ll discover:
Why blood is used when safer, more effective options exist
The hidden dangers of transfusions that most patients never hear about
How anemia can be treated without defaulting to blood
The role nurses play in Patient Blood Management
Why healthcare transformation starts with education, data, and teamwork
If you are a patient, clinician, nurse, leader, or advocate, this conversation will change how you see transfusion forever.
 Because the right care isn’t always more blood. It’s better medicine.
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A Synchronized Approach between emergency department and anemia clinic to intravenous iron treatment for very severe (Hb <7.0 g/dL) and extreme (<5.0 g/dL) iron-deficiency anemia: short-, medium- and long-term efficacyand safety analysis
 
Efficacyof a strict surveillance policy towards inappropriateness of plasma transfusion

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What if one of the most common hospital treatments isquietly putting patients at risk?
In this powerful conversation, internationally recognizedtransfusion specialist Dr. Ivo Bevarina reveals the uncomfortable truth about blood transfusions, how outdated habits continue to drive medical decisions, and the very real risks patients face when blood is overused.
From emergency departments overwhelmed with anemic patients to hospitals that reduced plasma use by 90% simply by changing culture and education, this episode exposes the systemic challenges and the extraordinaryopportunities, inside modern healthcare.
If you are a patient, clinician, nurse, leader, or advocate,this conversation will change how you see transfusion forever.
 Because the rightcare isn’t always more blood. It’s better medicine.
Let's Talk PBM Website
https://letstalkpbm.com/
Read Medical Articles:
A Synchronized Approach between emergency department and anemia clinic to intravenous iron treatment for very severe (Hb <7.0 g/dL) and extreme (<5.0 g/dL) iron-deficiency anemia: short-, medium- and long-term efficacyand safety analysis
 
Efficacy of a strict surveillance policy towards inappropriateness of plasma transfusion

Song: Your Blood Your Health - Music provided by SUNO AI No Copyright Music.Link

In this conversation, Maria Silvestri shares her personal journey during her pregnancy and discusses the challenges of advocating for herself within the healthcare system. The discussion highlights the importance of patient education, awareness of blood health, and the need for better management of anemia and iron levels during pregnancy. Maria emphasizes the significance of being proactive in healthcare and utilizing available resources to ensure optimal health for both mother and baby, especially as she prepares for the postpartum period.Let's Talk PBM Websitehttps://letstalkpbm.com/Song: DayFox - In The NowMusic provided by Vlog No Copyright Music.Video Link: • DayFox - In The Now (Vlog No Copyright Music) #anytimemusic8809

In this episode of Let’s Talk PBM, hosts MaryAnn and Christine sit down with Francesco Viola, PhD and Bruce Spiess, MD of HemoSonics to discuss how innovative technology is transforming blood management in the operating room.You’ll learn how real-time coagulation testing is improving patient safety, reducing transfusions, and saving lives.Let's Talk PBM Websitehttps://letstalkpbm.com/0:00 – Introduction2:00 – Donor Blood Product Types Explained3:20 – Adverse Outcome Risks With Donor Blood4:30 – The Shotgun Approach5:23 – Wasted Blood Is Bad For Everybody7:00 – My Best Blood Is My Own Blood7:56 – Viscoelastic Testing: How The Blood Evolves From Liquid to Solid8:47 – Technology That Sees The Whole Picture8:52 – Not All Viscoelastic Instruments Are Created Equal10:28 – Expanding the Use of Viscoelastic Testing12:54 – Viscoelastic Instruments Relegated To The Closets15:56 – The Evolution and Expansion of Viscoelastic Testing17:24 – Bleeding is Emotional18:14 – Bruce’s Personal Mission: Ridding the world of FFP22:18 – Point of Care Coagulation Testing Performed Next To the Patient23:51 – Definition of Patient Blood Management Is Centered Around The Patient24:36 – Can Bleeding Be Predicted?26:34 – TakeawaysSong: DayFox - In The NowMusic provided by Vlog No Copyright Music.Video Link: • DayFox - In The Now (Vlog No Copyright Music) #anytimemusic8809

This conversation explores the vital role of nurses in Patient Blood Management (PBM), leadership, the challenges they face, and the importance of mentorship and education. The discussion highlights the need for standardized practices across healthcare systems and the qualities necessary for effective nursing leadership in PBM. The speakers advocate for nurses to take initiative and lead in this critical area of patient care, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes and trust in healthcare practices.

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00:00 The Role of Nurses in Patient Blood Management
01:57 Nursing Leadership in PBM Implementation
04:10 Who's Training PBM Nurses?
05:51 Canada's National Approach to PBM.
0:19 Socialized Medical Practices Mean Sharing PBM Success!
14:18 We Are Getting there!
14:40 Comparing Nursing Roles in Canada and the U.S.
14:40 Expert PBM Nurses As Consultants to Grow PBM Nursing Specialty
17:53 The Importance of Mentorship in Nursing
19:02 Building Trust and Patient Empowerment
22:27 Recognizing the Patient Blood Management Nursing Specialty as a Specialty
26:12 Characteristics of Successful Patient Blood Management Leaders
32:00 Becky's hope for the future