Tag: Blood management

Approximately 300 million major surgical procedures are performed globally each year, making the management of post-operative bleeding a critical aspect of patient care. A variety of medications and pharmacological agents are employed to stop bleeding after surgery, targeting different steps of the body’s natural clotting process or providing a mechanical barrier at the site of injury.

Contrary to a common misconception, anesthesia does not directly stop bleeding, but anesthesiologists use a combination of techniques and medications to meticulously manage and minimize blood loss during surgery. This sophisticated, multi-faceted approach is a critical component of modern surgical safety and patient blood management.