Blood Guro by the Transfusion Medicine Working Group

Blood Guro by the Transfusion Medicine Working Group BLOOD GURO and Klasmeyt Vlad
Kaalamanan, kasiyahan at katotohanan sa pagsalin ng dugo! 🩸
By the Social Media Subcommittee of the TMWG of PCHTM

KaDugo is KD Guro
KD guro is the Blood Guro
A project of the Social Media Subcommittee of the Transfusion Medicine Working Group (TMWG) of the Philippine College of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine (PCHTM)
PCHTM is the professional society of adult hematologists in the Philippines.

🌟🩸👨🏻‍⚕️This week, we examine restrictive versus liberal transfusion strategies in critically ill patients. What does the...
06/03/2026

🌟🩸👨🏻‍⚕️This week, we examine restrictive versus liberal transfusion strategies in critically ill patients. What does the evidence show? Let’s explore the findings of this meta-analysis.

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🩸Hemovigilance is system to improve the whole transfusion chain🩸Includes: ✔️Surveillance of the whole transfusion chain,...
05/03/2026

🩸Hemovigilance is system to improve the whole transfusion chain
🩸Includes:
✔️Surveillance of the whole transfusion chain, from blood donation to blood transfusion
✔️ Minimizing adverse events or reactions in donors and recipients.
✔️ Ensuring safe and effective use of blood components

✅ Stay tuned this whole month of March as we tackle this very important topic in blood transfusion!

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Source: https://www.pathologyoutlines.com/topic/transfusionmedhemovigilance.html

28/02/2026

☀️ March marks the beginning of summer — a season of warmth, movement, and renewed energy.

But while the season changes, one thing must remain constant in healthcare — safety.

This month, we focus on Hemovigilance.

🩸 It is a structured surveillance system that monitors the entire blood transfusion process — from donor to recipient — ensuring adverse reactions are detected, reported, and prevented.

It is not mere documentation or protocol.
It is accountability. It is patient protection.

Let’s make this a month of awareness, vigilance, and action.


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28/02/2026

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25/02/2026

Bawal bang magdonate ang mga may tattoo at body piercings? Mabilis lang to! Halika’t pag-usapan natin!

FAQ: When do we decide to give Blood Transfusion VS Erythropoietin VS Iron? **o **o
18/02/2026

FAQ: When do we decide to give Blood Transfusion VS Erythropoietin VS Iron?

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11/02/2026

“Patients with iron deficiency anemia always need blood transfusions to quickly correct low hemoglobin.”🤔

This is incorrect; transfusions are overused for iron deficiency anemia (IDA), which Patient Blood Management (PBM) debunks by prioritizing safer iron therapy over unnecessary transfusions.

Correct Approach
PBM recommends treating non-acute IDA with intravenous or oral iron, reserving transfusions only for life-threatening cases, as iron corrects anemia effectively without transfusion risks like infections or reactions.

Supporting Evidence
* Studies show IV iron raises hemoglobin comparably to transfusions with fewer adverse events.
* Guidelines (e.g., AABB) advise single-unit transfusions only after symptoms and reassessment, not routine for IDA.

“Iron deficiency anemia needs iron—not reflex transfusions. Treat the cause, not just the number”

References:
Thomson A, Farmer S, Hofmann A, Isbister J, Shander A. Patient blood management - a new paradigm for transfusion medicine? ISBT Sci Ser. 2009

Gammon RR, Blumberg N, Gilstad C, Mandal S, Nair AR, Bocquet C. Patient blood management: Myths and facts about red blood cell transfusions.

07/02/2026

Find A Hematologist 🩸

👀 Are we really practicing Patient Blood Management? 🩸PBM saves lives, reduces unnecessary transfusions, and improves ou...
04/02/2026

👀 Are we really practicing Patient Blood Management?

🩸PBM saves lives, reduces unnecessary transfusions, and improves outcomes—but how familiar are clinicians with it in real-world practice?

📊 This visual abstract breaks down a study exploring knowledge and practices of clinicians on Patient Blood Management initiatives—highlighting key gaps, missed opportunities, and why education and protocols matter more than ever.

👉 Peruse, reflect, and join the conversation on strengthening PBM in everyday clinical care.

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Feb-ibig month begins with PATIENT BLOOD MANAGEMENT (PBM)What is PBM? 🧐🔺 In simple terms, it hinges upon correct diagnos...
01/02/2026

Feb-ibig month begins with PATIENT BLOOD MANAGEMENT (PBM)
What is PBM? 🧐
🔺 In simple terms, it hinges upon correct diagnosis and use of blood products.
🔺The central focus is the patient’s clinical condition and determine the most appropriate plan of action.
🔺In effect, blood transfusion may be prevented altogether while the patient’s need for transfusion in the first place, is resolved with proper treatment.


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