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The International Foundation for Patient Blood Management's core purpose is to improve patient safety and outcomes through optimal Patient Blood Management.

Switzerland
Joined June 2013
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IFPBM Associate Dr Kevin Trentino Awarded 2026 RPH Research Foundation Career Advancement Fellowship. We congratulate IFPBM Associate Dr Kevin Trentino on being awarded a 2026 RPH Research Foundation Career Advancement Fellowship. #pbm #patientbloodmanagement
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American Nurses Association recognises Patient Blood Management as a nursing specialty. More information at ifpbm.org
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International PBM Leaders from Europe and Latin America Join IFPBM Board. Dr. Diana Castro Pauperio and Dr. Ángel Augusto Pérez Calatayud join IFPBM's Board of Trustees, strengthening the Foundation’s global leadership and advancing our mission to promote PBM.
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World Anemia Awareness Day 2026 connects experts, communities, and individuals in the call for stronger blood health for all. Six continents unite for World Anemia Awareness Day, 13 February 2026 — a 24-hour global journey of stories, conversations, and collaboration.
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Blood Health Matters: Urging EU Policy Action on PBM Implementation. Experts participating in the Blood and Beyond initiative call on EU and national policymakers to recognise the importance of blood health and advance it through PBM implementation #ifpbm #patientbloodmanagement
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Anesthesia & Analgesia's November Issue is a Global Call for Urgent Patient Blood Management Implementation. #pbm #patientbloodmanagement #anesthesiaanalgesia #who ifpbm.org/news/anesthesia-an…
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The World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists has endorsed the WHO’s PBM Guidance describing it as – ‘a practical phased approach to tackling anaemia and improving patient outcomes, especially in resource-limited settings.’ ifpbm.org/news/wfsa-endorses…
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#PatientBloodManagement desempeña un papel crucial en la promoción de la salud, la protección y la prevención de enfermedades. 📢 En #NATA25, el Dr. Axel Hofmann, presentará la #GUÍAPBM de la @WHO sobre implementación, explorando su impacto clínico y económico en el mundo.
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The World Health Organisation has unveiled a comprehensive guidance document on Patient Blood Management to address the global burden of impaired blood health, affecting more than three billion individuals worldwide. ifpbm.org/news/who-releases-… #pbm #patientbloodmanagement #ifpbm
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World Anemia Awareness Day is held on 13 Feb, 2025 to raise awareness of anemia and iron deficiency. The theme is “Hands Up for Blood Health” and the first ever global ‘Anemia-thon' starts in Malaysia. ifpbm.org/news/world-anemia-… #anemiathon2025 #ifpbm #pbm #patientbloodmanagement
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New Patient Blood Management Program Implementation and Assessment Tool (PIAT) Launched to Improve Compliance with WHO Global Guidelines. See anesthesia-analgesia.org or contact Professor Farmer at [email protected] #ifpbm #piat #pbm #patientbloodmanagement
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New @HopkinsMedicine study led by anesthesiologist @stevefrank37 shows benefits to potentially using iron infusions as an alternative to blood transfusions for anemic patients. @ACCMResidency #pbm #IFPBM
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Listen as @neilblumberg1, co-author of Blood Works: An Owner's Guide (bloodworksbook.com) chats with Sarah & MaryAnn @letstalkPBM about the true markers of what to look for in a patient with low hemoglobin. #bloodhealth #anemia youtu.be/EyXxDeFLVg0?si=Qbs3…
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After a @NEJM #RCT we raised the issue of therapies administered pre-randomization. The LTE was rejected because space "is very limited". Now available #OpenAccess in @JClinEpi our analysis presenting one reason this topic should not be ignored.
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150 clinical interventions grouped into 3 pillars based on their characteristics and timing of implementation. #PBM is not for lone heroes but is a collective effort. Timely decisions, and clear communication across all care levels are key. #SIAPBM #IFPBM #PatientBloodManagement
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Find out more about the evidence that changed the paradigm and began to give importance to #PatientBloodManagement. 🩸 #SIAPBM #IFPBM #Evidence #PBM
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The accumulated #ScientificEvidence in favour of #PBM is overwhelming and is the basis for the adhesion of new allies in all sectors and levels of society. Together, we will make possible the #Paradigm shift proposed by #PatientBloodManagement #siapbm #ifpbm
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