Douglas Tavares: Clinical Strategies to Reduce Blood Transfusion and Donor Reliance
Douglas Tavares, Adjunct Professor of Business at Florida Southern College, shared a post on LinkedIn:
”Last week, I published ‘Beyond the Red Crisis: American Red Cross Declares Second-Ever National Blood Supply Crisis in Less Than Five Years.’ –
My goal was to provide an overview of the ongoing U.S. blood shortage and advocate for a unified strategy – one that doesn’t rely solely on donors and blood banks, but also leverages existing strategies to avoid and reduce unnecessary blood transfusions and blood product use.
In the article, I outlined three key pillars for reducing transfusion and donor reliance:
- Clinical and Medical Programs
- Advanced Pharmaceuticals
- Medical Devices and Technology
Beyond patient care, addressing blood scarcity presents a significant economic opportunity.
Implementing these alternative strategies requires minimal to no upfront investment – just a shift toward utilizing existing resources more effectively.
To raise awareness and foster informed discussion – especially for those unfamiliar with the full arsenal of blood-sparing options – I’ve compiled a curated list of articles and resources focusing on the first pillar: Beyond the Red Crisis – Part 1/3: Clinical and Medical Programs.
Stay tuned for the upcoming releases:
- Beyond the Red Crisis – Part 2/3: Advanced Pharmaceuticals
- Beyond the Red Crisis – Part 3/3: Medical Devices and Technology”
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