Patient blood management (PBM) is the timely application of evidence-based medical and surgical concepts designed to optimize hemoglobin concentration, optimize hemostasis, and minimize blood loss in an effort to improve patient outcome.

Mission
The mission of our program is to advance the science of patient blood management through research, education, collaboration, and advocacy.
Goals
- PBM will be a standard of care at UF Health.
- PMB implementation by healthcare professionals will lead to genuine changes in clinical practice and improvements in patient outcomes.
- UF Health will be recognized for advancing the science of PBM through its dedication to research, education, collaboration, and advocacy at national and international forums.
Patient Blood Management
Improved Patient Outcomes
Improved patient outcomes are achieved by managing anemia, optimizing coagulation, using an interdisciplinary and multimodal approach using the latest evidence based PBM practice guidelines, and involving patients in making informed choices about transfusion practice and alternatives to transfusion.

Initiatives
Anemia Pre-Op Anesthesia Clinic
Goals
- To identify and optimize patients with anemia prior to planned surgery
- To develop clear guidelines for the management of anemia prior to elective surgery
- To reduce blood use in adult elective surgery
Other Initiatives of the PBM Program
Education
- “Gator Way” lecture series – Educational initiative for the implementation of PBM best practice in cardiac surgery
- “Gator Way” guidelines and session info can be found on our bridge. (Only department members can access our bridge site)
- Coagulation algorithm implementation
- Coagulation lab diagnostic testing evaluations
- Maintain and distribute the latest evidence-based references for clinicians to support research or design PBM activities
Quality Projects
- Project Title: Patient Blood Management in Craniosynostosis Surgery at UF Health
- Project Title: Clinical Efficacy and Coagulation Product Utilization: Evaluating the Hemosonics Quantra and TEG Guidance in Cardiovascular Surgery Patients at UF Health
- Project Title: “Review and Evaluation of Implementation of Urgent Transfusion Protocol for Emergent Treatment of Hemorrhagic Shock”
- Interventions to prevent iatrogenic anemia in ICU patients
Leadership
- PBM and Transfusion Safety Committee Leadership
- Provides advice on strategies and initiatives that influence PBM approaches to projects across the healthcare institution informed by experience and expertise
- Developing core policies for implementation and adoption of nationally approved PBM standards
- Leading UF Health in the adoption of PBM best practices that are high-quality; lead to better patient outcomes; are safer for patients, providers, and institutions that deliver care; and emphasize patient-focused decision making
Research
- Maintains FDA IND Protocol for Expanded Access Use of HBOC-201 for Life Threatening Anemia
- Hemoclear ™ Millipore Filtration of Chest Tube Drainage in Cardiac Surgery: A Benchtop Proof of Concept to Cleanse Captured Postoperative Chest Tube Drainage
Referral Center
UF Health has gained recognition as a center for Bloodless Surgical Care due to its growing list of clinical champions.
Contact
Mary Jane Michael, RN, MS, CCRC
Please contact Mary Jane Michael, Clinical Research Manager, with any patient blood management related inquiries.