Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Program

The Bloodless* Medicine & Surgery Program at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center may be available for patients who wish to avoid using donated blood because of religious beliefs or medical concerns.

Many elective and emergency surgeries may be performed without using blood transfusions. Substitutes are available that could be used in place of blood products for medical treatment.

In fact, many of the specialized techniques originally developed for bloodless medicine and surgery have been incorporated into standard hospital procedures for the benefit of all patients.

Many medical and surgical procedures at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital may be performed using bloodless techniques, such as:

• Open Heart Surgery
• Cancer Treatment
• Stereotactic Neurosurgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Neonatal and Pediatric Surgery
• Pediatric Cancer Treatment
• Gynecological Surgery
• Vascular Surgery
• General Surgery
• Obstetrical Care
• Urologic Surgery

To protect children from the risks of blood transfusions, the Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Program is also available for pediatric specialties that may include newborn care, intensive care, surgery and cancer treatment.

For more information, call our toll-free hotline at (800) 398-5734

*"Bloodless" means medical or surgical treatment without the use of banked (stored), allogenic blood or primary blood components. Blood loss often occurs during surgery. A Bloodless program endeavors to minimize blood loss by utilizing special blood conservation methods.