Blood management techniques

We use the latest evidence-based blood management techniques to deliver high-quality care without blood products or transfusions.

Specialized expertise in bloodless surgery

Choosing to decline blood or blood products during surgery shouldn’t mean you have to sacrifice safety or quality.

At Penn Medicine, you benefit from our specialized expertise and innovative approach to bloodless medicine.

For more than two decades, we’ve set the national standard for transfusion-free medicine, giving thousands of people access to care tailored to their medical needs, personal preferences, and cultural and religious beliefs.

Our approach to transfusion-free medicine

Our Center for Transfusion-Free Medicine offers a range of blood transfusion alternatives and practices that use no blood for elective (non-emergency) surgery. Our breadth of experience means we can provide bloodless procedures across most specialty areas, including oncology, hematology, orthopedics, and cardiology.

Our team provides comprehensive "no blood" recommendations before, during, and after treatment to keep you safe. We focus on:

  • Improving coagulation (blood clotting)
  • Maximizing hemoglobin levels (oxygen in your blood)
  • Minimizing bleeding
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Locations

Our hospitals, multispecialty medical centers, pharmacies, labs and more offer outstanding, personalized care for patients all across the region.

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