The Duke Center for Blood Conservation uses a variety of
sophisticated techniques and technologies to eliminate the need
for blood transfusion.
Our treatment options include the following.
- Argon beam: Coagulates the patient’s blood at the
bleeding site during surgery.
- Cell saver: Cleans and recirculates the patient’s
own blood continually during surgical procedures.
- Electro-cautery: Uses heat to stop vessels from
bleeding.
- Harmonic scalpel: Uses mechanical energy to
coagulate and incise tissue.
- Hemodilution: Dilutes blood within a circuit that
is constantly linked to the patient’s circulatory
system.
- Synthetic erythropoietin: Stimulates bone marrow
to produce enough red blood cells to eliminate the need for
transfusion.
Partnering with Duke Specialties
Duke Medicine specialties that are committed to blood
conservation and bloodless care include, but are not limited
to:
Appointments
To schedule a consultation, call 919-668-2467 (local)
or 866-500-4515 (toll-free) as far in advance of your
procedure as possible. This services is available in the
Pre-
Operative Screen Unit located in Clinic 2D of Duke University
Hospital.
Physicians
Hundreds of physicians and surgeons throughout Duke practice
blood conservation techniques. Call 919-668-2467 (local) or
866-500-4515 (toll-free) for assistance in finding a physician
to meet your needs.
Locations
This service is available at:
