Bloodless
Bloodless
Bloodless (pronunciation: /ˈblʌdlɪs/) is a term often used in the medical field to describe procedures or surgeries that are performed without the need for a blood transfusion.
Etymology
The term "bloodless" is derived from the English words "blood" and "less", indicating the absence or reduction of blood.
Definition
In a medical context, bloodless refers to the practice of performing surgical procedures without the need for a blood transfusion. This can be achieved through various techniques such as the use of erythropoietin to stimulate red blood cell production, cell salvage where the patient's own blood is collected, cleaned, and returned to them during surgery, or hemodilution, a process where blood volume is increased to dilute the blood cells present.
Related Terms
- Blood Transfusion: The process of receiving blood products into one's circulation intravenously.
- Erythropoietin: A hormone produced by the kidney that promotes the formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow.
- Cell Salvage: A medical procedure involving recovering blood lost during surgery and reinfusing it into the patient.
- Hemodilution: A method of increasing the volume of plasma in the blood in order to decrease the concentration of red blood cells.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bloodless
- Wikipedia's article - Bloodless
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