From Germany to Australia: A Patient Blood Management Journey with Dr. Bernd Froessler

In this conversation with Dr. Bernd Froessler from Lyell McEwin Hospital in southern Australia, Sarah & MaryAnn have the opportunity to speak with a true trailblazer in Patient Blood Management! Discover how Dr. Froessler’s journey from Germany to Australia shaped his passion for redefining blood management practices. This episode highlights the evolution of PBM protocols in obstetrics to groundbreaking advancements in cell salvage techniques. Hear his compelling insights on the pivotal role of primary care physicians in optimizing blood health and why empowering patients to take charge of their health is important.  Dr. Froessler also shares actionable strategies for educating both medical professionals and patients to drive better outcomes. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, patient advocate, or just curious about how PBM is transforming modern medicine, this episode will leave you informed and inspired! Read the research and work of Bernd Froessler and Colleagues: Postoperative anaemia increases unplanned readmission: an international prospective cohort study of patients undergoing major abdominal surgery Iron deficiency in PREVENTTPerioperative Anemia Management as Part of PBM in Cardiac Surgery - A Narrative Updated ReviewAnaemic parturient and the anaesthesiologist: Are we asleep at the wheel? Association between routine cell salvage use for lower segment caesarean section and post-operative iron infusion and anemia ANEMIA-THON  https://worldanemiaawareness.com/anem...  ANEMIA-THON SIGN UP FORM https://forms.gle/nUcduZQE5Gf6Mjqm6  More than 2 billion people are suffering from anemia, find out more about World Anemia Awareness here: https://worldanemiaawareness.com  Keep up to date with Let’s Talk PBM  Instagram:   / letstalkpbm    Facebook:   / letstalkpbm    LinkedIn:   / let-s-talk-patient-blood-management    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkpbm?i...