Clinical Case Study-David J.

Patient blood management entails a proactive approach, employing evidence-based pharmacological, medical, and surgical modalities to manage anemia, optimize hemostasis, and minimize blood loss in a patient-specific manner to reduce or avoid unnecessary transfusions. . . . Although this approach is most often considered for surgical patients, the strategies are also relevant for medical patients.*

This case study begins with a typical scenario—your patient, David J., has a medical history, a current health issue, and initial lab results. As you consider different testing options and treatment choices, you will gain valuable feedback on how you would choose to treat this patient.

*Excerpted from Puca K. Patient blood management. In: Fung MK, Eder AF, Spitalnik SL, Westhoff CM, eds. Technical manual, 19th edition. Bethesda, MD: AABB, 2017:527-56.