About Blood Management Shared Health
Blood Management Shared Health is a group of specialized nurses who collaborate with the Shared Health Transfusion Medicine team to treat iron deficiency anemia in surgical and obstetrical patients by optimizing iron stores prior to their procedure or delivery.
If you are a health care provider with questions or concerns regarding patient blood management, or transfusion medicine practices, please do not hesitate to call us at 204-926-8006 or send an email to [email protected].
- Medical Director, Transfusion Medicine: Dr. Charles Musuka
- Medical Consultants: Dr. Arjuna Ponnampalam, Dr. Jonah Hirshberg
- Technical Director, Transfusion Medicine: Charlie Cacapit, MLT
- Manager: Shana Chiborak, RN
- Nurse Coordinators:
- Brittani Rainkie, RN, BN
- Lindsay McCormac, RN, BN
- Andrea Nielsen, RN, BN
- Administrative Staff: Richel Colatruglio
Patient Blood Management
A Patient Blood Management Program utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach and evidence-based practices to assess patients and develop a plan of care that utilizes medical and surgical techniques to reduce blood loss and enhance red blood cell production. The goal is to maintain hemoglobin concentration, optimize hemostasis, and minimize blood loss in hopes of reducing or eliminating the need for a blood transfusion.
Why is Patient Blood Management Important?
- Improves patient safety
- Minimizes risk for blood transfusions
- Improved post-operative recovery periods
- Reduces care costs for both hospital and patient
Candidates for Blood Management Consultation
Many patients can benefit from patient blood management including those who have:
- Expected high blood loss procedure
- Pre-operative iron deficiency anemia
- Low blood volume (low body weight)
- Objections to transfusions.
- Difficult cross match or known antibodies
Referral Forms
Please fill out the appropriate referral form below and fax to (204) 940-3255.