Bloodless Medicine/Surgery

Jackson Health System’s hospitals offer the option of bloodless medicine and surgery as a special service for adult and pediatric patients who wish to avoid blood transfusions.

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There can be many reasons for this choice. Some people hold a religious conviction that prevents them from receiving transfusions. Others feel more comfortable knowing that they can avoid the risk of blood-borne complications or diseases such as hepatitis or HIV.

Whatever the reasons behind the individual’s convictions, services from Jackson Health System have long been known for their sensitivity to the beliefs of their multicultural patients. The Center for Bloodless Medicine & Surgery makes sure that this particular choice is honored throughout a patient’s stay.

Services & Specialties

We offer the following bloodless treatment services to our communities:

Services & Specialties

We offer the following bloodless treatment services to our communities:

Tests, Treatments & Procedures

Adult Catheterization Laboratory

Laser angioplasty, balloon angioplasty, radio frequency ablation, rotational atherectomy

Cell Saver

Continually cleans and recirculates the patient’s own blood during surgical procedures

Hyperbaric Oxygen

Multiple chamber delivers oxygen under pressure to speed problem wound healing via tissue oxygenation

Laser Beam Coagulator

Clots blood during surgery to reduce blood loss

Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

Specialized non-surgical interventional procedures for children including cardiac imaging, hemodynamic evaluations, coil occlusion and balloon dilation procedures

Robotic Surgery

Minimally invasive surgery using physician-controlled robotic devices

Blood Conservation Techniques

Used by Pathology Services to reduce the amount of blood taken from the patient

Dialysis

Used by Pathology Services to reduce the amount of blood taken from the patient

Dialysis

Available for both adult and pediatric patients with end-stage renal failure

Laparoscopic Surgery

Minimally invasive surgical technique reduces blood loss

Lithotripsy

Ultrasonic waves used to disintegrate kidney stones

Pulse Oximeter

Non-invasive monitoring of oxygen concentration in the blood

Volume Expanders

Intravenous fluids that enhance blood circulation

Treatment of Minors

Please be aware that state and federal law may impose limitations on the ability to withhold or withdraw blood transfusions or blood therapy from minors, particularly in life-threatening situations.

The Center for Bloodless Medicine & Surgery at Jackson Health System and all participating physicians must follow the law and, therefore, must follow any and all steps and legal proceedings necessary under the law.

Please consult with your physician or the center in advance if you are considering such a measure in the care and treatment of a minor.

Treatment of Minors

Please be aware that state and federal law may impose limitations on the ability to withhold or withdraw blood transfusions or blood therapy from minors, particularly in life-threatening situations.

The Center for Bloodless Medicine & Surgery at Jackson Health System and all participating physicians must follow the law and, therefore, must follow any and all steps and legal proceedings necessary under the law.

Please consult with your physician or the center in advance if you are considering such a measure in the care and treatment of a minor.

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For Elective Procedures
We would like to ensure that you or your loved ones can receive bloodless medical or surgical treatment whenever you wish. We can be reached at 305-585-7269.

In an Emergency
Should you need to come to any of our Emergency Care Centers or Ryder Trauma Center, please notify the medical team in those areas of your need for bloodless treatment.

For emergent or urgent situations, our pager number is 305-277-2155. When you hear beeping after you dial the pager number, please enter the phone number at which you would like for us to call you back, followed by the “#” sign. For example, if Ms. Smith would like us to call her back at 305-111-1111, she would dial our pager number, wait for the beeps, and then enter in “305-111-1111#.”

Contact Us

For Elective Procedures
We would like to ensure that you or your loved ones can receive bloodless medical or surgical treatment whenever you wish. We can be reached at 305-585-7269.

In an Emergency
Should you need to come to any of our Emergency Care Centers or Ryder Trauma Center, please notify the medical team in those areas of your need for bloodless treatment.

For emergent or urgent situations, our pager number is 305-277-2155. When you hear beeping after you dial the pager number, please enter the phone number at which you would like for us to call you back, followed by the “#” sign. For example, if Ms. Smith would like us to call her back at 305-111-1111, she would dial our pager number, wait for the beeps, and then enter in “305-111-1111#.”