News – Patient Blood Management

Interview with Professor Kai Zacharowski: Blood Transfusions are not a Silver Bullet

PBM_Admin_Frankfurt — Thu, 28 May 2026 13:36:34 +0000

In an interview with *Forschung Frankfurt*, Prof. Dr. Dr. Kai Zacharowski from the Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine, and Pain Therapy at University Medicine Frankfurt discusses the topic of blood transfusions.

You can find the article here.

The NATA PBM Marathon 2026 – 24 Hours Around the World

PBM_Admin_Frankfurt — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:45:14 +0000

The NATA PBM Virtual Marathon 2026 brings together 21 scientific societies for 21 consecutive PBM sessions, delivered back-to-back over two days.

From 28 January at 18:00 to 29 January at 20:00, the programme follows the sun — moving from Europe through the Americas, Australia and New Zealand, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and North Africa, and back to Spain. Register per session and join the PBM perspectives most relevant to you — or follow the full journey across regions.

Check out the full programme, faculty and schedules on the NATA-Website.

The international ALICE study: Minimizing risks in preoperative anemia

PBM_Admin_Frankfurt — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:27:39 +0000

The international, prospective ALICE study, led by Prof. Dr. Dr. Kai Zacharowski and Dr. Suma Choorapoikayil from the University Hospital Frankfurt and Prof. Dr. Patrick Meybohm from the University Hospital Würzburg, shows that almost one third of patients suffer from anemia before surgery. Now, for the first time, the causes of preoperative anemia have been systematically elaborated. The findings allow for the development of an early, comprehensive anemia management, which significantly increases patient safety.

You can find the article here.

Artificial Blood on Trial: A Milestone in Transfusion Medicine?

PBM_Admin_Frankfurt — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:53:23 +0000

A research team in Japan has tested artificial blood on humans for the first time – a potential breakthrough in tranfusion medicine. The innovative approach uses encapsulated hemoglobin and could enable blood group–independent transfusions.

You can read the full report at the following link:
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“Tagesschau: How Blood Supplies Can Be Saved”

PBM_Admin_Frankfurt — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 13:16:47 +0000

On January 26, 2025, Tagesschau reported on the valuable resource of blood, which experts say could be used much more efficiently in German hospitals. Through targeted blood management, many transfusions can be avoided. Find out more here.

Review: The congress in Romania offered exciting insights, intense exchanges, and new impulses for innovation.

PBM_Admin_Frankfurt — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:07:40 +0000

From the 15th to the 19th of May 2024, the 50th Central European Congress for Patient Blood Management of the Romanian Society of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (SRATI) took place in Sinaia, Romania. At this year’s meeting, Professor Dr Dr Kai Zacharowski (Director of the Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, and Pain Therapy at the University Hospital Frankfurt) emphasised the importance of swiftly translating new scientific findings into clinical practice to ensure patient safety. He also highlighted the significance of Patient Blood Management (PBM) and urged the recognition of its importance.

In his presentation, he reported on the success of the German PBM-Network, the collaboration between clinics and hospitals (Meybohm, BJA, 2023), as well as the support from the University Hospital Frankfurt in the (inter)national implementation of PBM.

On the occasion of SRATI’s 50th-anniversary congress, Professor Dr Dr Zacharowski was honoured with the “VITAE CUSTODES” medal for his significant contributions and exceptional dedication to patient care and the preservation of life.

Professor Dr Dr Zacharowski and Professor Dr Șerban-Ion Bubenek-Turconi at the award ceremony for the “VITAE CUSTODES” medal.

Furthermore, Professor Dr Dr Kai Zacharowski was honoured with the title of “Visiting Professor” for his outstanding academic performance, his tireless efforts in advancing the fields of anaesthesiology and intensive care in Romania, and his significant contributions to the University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila” in Bucharest.

Prof. Dr. Dr. Zacharowski Vitae Custodes Certificate of SRATI 2024

Prof. Dr. Dr. Zacharowski Visiting Professor Certificate of the “Carola Davila” University 2024

Here, leading doctors and experts share their most important insights and messages with you directly from the congress.

https://www.patientbloodmanagement.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Statement-1-6.mp4

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of Dracula Castle in Romania – experience a congress that unites innovation, expertise, and breathtaking moments.

https://www.patientbloodmanagement.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Statement_5_final.mp4

Experience the latest from the world of science live: PBM Scientific Session at the SRATI* Congress in Sinaia – Join us!

PBM_Admin_Frankfurt — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:20:01 +0000

On May 17, 2024, the Societatea Română de Anestezie – Terapie Intensivă (SRATI) invites you to a scientific congress on the topic of “Patient Blood Management” in Sinaia, Romania. Topics at this year’s meeting include:

The German PBM Network Study-Results from 1.2 million patients
Treating preoperative anaemia in Romania. Is it difficult?
Coagulation optimized by POC
Patient-specific tolerance to anaemia
PBM clinical pathways and checklists.

Join us live and don’t miss out on the exciting discussions! Register now for a live stream to hear from top experts in the field of medicine. Gain exclusive access to groundbreaking insights shaping the future of patient care. Register today and stay at the forefront of medical innovation!

For more information on the program and registration, please visit:

www.patientbloodmanagement.online

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Transfusion rates in comparison

pbmadmin — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 14:20:45 +0000

PBM Healthcare GmbH analyses and compares transfusion rates for sugical interventions in hospitals.

Here you can read more details.

[German] St.Vinzenz-Hospital Cologne colaborates with DocCheck in producing a fantastic short film on Patient Blood Management

pbmadmin — Thu, 28 Nov 2019 11:56:41 +0000

The St. Vinzenz-hospital Cologne is part of the German PBM hospital science 2018. In addition to actively implementing various PBM measures internally, the St. Vinzenz-hospital recently produced a fantastic video on Patient Blood Management in collaboration with the online community DocCheck. In 8 minutes the film explains the three sustaining PBM pillars, providing well-chosen examples individual measures. Certainly worth a look (although it is in German language)

[German] The German version of the eLearning tool Patient Blood Manager is again certified by the medical council of Hesse

pbmadmin — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 10:33:14 +0000

We are happy to announce that the German version of the eLearning tool Patient Blood Manager is agained certified by the medical council of Hesse.

The international version of the eLeaning tool is certified by the UEMS and is available under the following link: www.patientbloodmanager.com.