Current Issue - Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Society

BMSS 2020
Theme: Bloodless Medicine – Bridging the Gap between Knowledge and Practice

Abstract

1. Bloodless Gynaecological Surgery in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital
   Nathaniel Usoro, Queeneth Kalu, Ofonime Essien, Marcus Inyama, Immaculata Yellow-Duke, Abigail Ivara, Etim Ekanem, Iniabasi Ilori

2. Anemia: Transfuse First or Diagnose First? - A Case Report
   Chimaobi Isiguzo, Chinyere Okpara

3. The Significance of Bloodless Surgery in Modern Medical Practice
   Michael Otu, Nathaniel Usoro, Iniabasi Ilori

4. 4. Bloodless Caesarean Section in a High-Risk Pregnancy – A Case Report
   Innocent Okoawo, Nathaniel Usoro

BMSS 2021
Theme: Safety and Quality of Care as Drivers of Bloodless Medicine

Abstract

1. Medical and Dental Students' Knowledge, Perception and Attitude Towards Bloodless Medicine and Surgery: A Cross-Sectional Study among Clinical Students in the College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar
   Uwem Gabriel Akwang, Ndukwe Okorie Akwu, David Otu, Nathaniel Usoro, Iniabasi Ilori

2. Skin Grafting Recipient Site Preparation in the Limbs: A Bloodless Approach in a Resource-Poor Setting
   Isiguzo CM, Uzoho A, Ibe-Ojiludu I, Opara A, Opara K

3. Stakeholders’ Perspectives on the Feasibility of Perioperative Cell Salvage in Obstetric Care: A Focus on Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria
   Gina Dominguez Armengol, Nathaniel Usoro, Queeneth Kalu, Etim Ekanem, Tomris Cesuroglu, Marjolein Dieleman

4. Bloodless Surgery in a Pandemic – Simple, Safe, and Effective
   Nathaniel Usoro, Ofonime Essien, Queeneth Kalu

BMSS 2022
Theme: Bloodless Medicine Education – the Ultimate Game Changer!

Abstract

1. Free Cleft Palate Surgeries by Smiletrain: Experience in Two Centres that Practice Bloodless Surgery and the Use of Allogeneic Blood Transfusion Respectively
   Otei Otei, Nathaniel Usoro, Egi Isiwele, Mba Ozinko, Rijami Ekpo

2. Necessity of Bloodless Medicine for Blood Transfusion Avoidance During a Global Pandemic
   Cassandra Upchurch RN, Nathaniel Usoro

3. Stimulated Erythropoiesis - Safe and Cost Effective: A Case Report
   Chimaobi Isiguzo, Lemchi Stanley, Onyinye Isiguzo

4. Bloodless Surgery for Huge Goitre, Respecting Patient Autonomy – A Case Report
   Nathaniel I Usoro, Ofonime Essien, Otei O Otei, Queeneth Kalu

BMSS 2023
Theme: Compassion – at the heart of Bloodless Medicine!

Abstract

1. Bloodless Surgery of a Recurrent Left Arm Tumour in a 63-Year-Old Female Jehovah’s Witness – A Case Report
   Chimaobi Isiguzo, I Ibe -Ojiludu, C Onyekpere

2. Haemostatic Techniques Adopted During Myomectomy to Prevent the Use of Allogeneic Blood Transfusion in a Low Resource Setting
   Monday Godwin, Emmanuel Okoye, Nnaogo Obasi, Nathaniel Usoro

3. The Management of Severe Anemia in Metastatic Prostate Cancer: A Case Report on the Use of Erythropoietin, Iron Therapy and Adjunctive Care
   Oluwatomi Odutola-Oyewo, U Ozuzuma

4. Bloodless Management of Breakthrough Haemolysis in a Patient with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria
   Vishnu Prashad Bhakthaval Salan, Jameela Sathar

BMSS 2024
Theme: Medical informatics – advancing bloodless medicine!

Abstract

1. Should Monitoring Guidelines For “IgM MGUS” and Decision to Treat be Different When Caring for Jehovah’s Witnesses
   Marshall Rosenberg, Alisha Maity, Karthik Shankar, Caroline Dunne, Arezoo Ghaneie

2. Bloodless Management of Extreme Life-Threatening Anaemia Due to Heavy Menstrual bleeding from a Cervical Polyp – A Case Report
   Kenneth Inaku, Okon Okon, Marcus Inyama, Nathaniel Usoro, Sylvester Ebaye

3. Nursing Informatics in Bloodless Care
   Abigail Ivara, Rebecca Edidiong Peter, Nathaniel Usoro

Summary

1. 6th Bmss Aryeh Shander Lecture: Developing a Case for Bloodless Surgery in Developing Countries
   Christopher Simutowe

2. Minimising Blood Loss at Surgery to Improve Oncological and Functional Outcomes in Musculoskeletal Tumours
   Wan-Ismail Faisham

3. Bloodless Surgery Improves Outcomes in Cardiac Surgery – Experience and Evidence
   Peter A. Knight

4. Peri-Operative Techniques in Bloodless Surgery – A Refresher and Update
   Saidu Yakubu

5. Adverse Outcomes of Blood Transfusions: Making the Case for Transfusion Avoidance in Modern Medical Practice
   Mark T. Friedman

BMSS 2025
Theme: Technology and Bloodless Medicine

Abstract

1. Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution During Caesarian Section for a Jehovah’s Witness Patient
   Christine Cahill, Bianca Santonastaso, Tichaendepi Mundangepfupfu, Majed Refaai

2. Comparative Analysis of Bloodless Medicine and Transfusion Cohorts
   John Park, Maria Cardinale King, Amar Bukhari, Lynne Manley

3. Successful Double Lung Transplantation without Blood Transfusion: Demonstrating the Clinical Efficacy of Bloodless Medicine and Surgery
   Andre W. Bourgoyne, Pablo Sanchez

4. Optimizing PBM Outcomes: Beyond Protocols – The Strategic Need for Expert Guidance and Coordinator Development
   Christine M Cahill, Sarah Walbolt

5. The Superior Outcomes of Bloodless Surgery: Two Contrasting Case Reports
   Nathaniel Usoro, Sunday Sangolade, Joseph Ekong, Omang Idiege, Tom Oben

Summary

1. 7th BMSS Aryeh Shander Lecture: Bloodless Cardiac Transplant - The Stuff of Legends!
   Valluvan Jeevanandam