This page will provide links to websites that may supply resources in the latest advancement in the field of bloodless medicine. As of 2006, there are 142 hospitals and over 100,000 doctors in the United States that offer some version of bloodless treatment to all patients regardless of religions beliefs. Thus, allowed us to conform to the biblical requirements to ‘abstain from blood' (Acts 15:29; 21:25)
Blood Conservation Strategies:
Cell Saver: A blood salvage method that collects blood from the incision site and returns it to the patient, maintaining continuous connection as an extension of the circulatory system.
Erythropoietin (EPO): A hormone, now genetically engineered, that stimulates the bone marrow to produce red blood cells.
Argon Beam Coagulator: An electrocautery device that controls small-artery bleeding and is often used in surgeries on organs that bleed easily.
Microwave Coagulating and Harmonic Scalpels: Use microwave and high-speed vibration, respectively, to cause coagulation.
Nonblood Fluids: Ringer's lactate, dextran, hetastarch, and saline are used to maintain blood volume, which prevent shook and facilitate red-cell circulation.
In recent years, medical science has developed safe, effective, nonblood alternatives in virtually every subspecialty of medicine. An improved standard of care for all patients has thus been made possible. This documentary presents case histories along with fascinating interviews to help viewers understand what nonblood alternatives are and how they work.
Site: http://www.jw-media.org/edu_videos/vcnb_e.htm
Red Gold: The Epic Story of Blood (site of PBS documentary)
Site: www.pbs.org/wnet/redgold
ST. Francis Hospital
Franciscan Transfusion-Free Medicine and Surgery Program
Site: https://www.fhshealth.org/services/tfmsp.asp
Transfusion-Alternative Health Care–Meeting Patient Needs and Rights (28 min Video)
Health-care professionals are keenly interested in meeting each patient's medical needs. Thus, they welcome new therapies and approaches that can help them do this. They realize, too, that governments and society are increasingly giving attention to the patient's ethical views and legal rights.
Site: http://www.jw-media.org/edu_videos/vcnr_e.htm
Transfusion-Alternative Strategies - Simple, Safe Effective (29 min Video)
Thousands of physicians around the world are now successfully treating patients without using blood transfusions. In a spirit of respect and cooperation, Jehovah's Witnesses desire to share with medical professionals everywhere some of the findings of the leading medical authorities in regard to transfusion-alternative strategies.
