Preoperative Bleeding Risk Assessment and Intervention Resource

Assessment of bleeding risk is a key component of patient blood management strategies to minimise blood loss. Patients may be at increased risk of bleeding for a number of reasons, including hereditary or acquired bleeding disorders, medical conditions such as liver disease, and medications including complementary medicines.

This resource supports the implementation of the evidence-based Patient Blood Management (PBM) Guidelines recommendations found in Module 2: Perioperative. The tool was developed by the Transfusion Medicine Services team at Australian Red Cross Lifeblood. It was then reviewed by the Australian Haemophilia Centre Directors' Organisation (AHCDO) and the Patient Blood Management Steering Committee (PBMSC) before being available for a 6-week public consultation period.

We extend our appreciation to the Transfusion Medicine Services team at Lifeblood for developing this tool and to the Australian Haemophilia Centre Directors' Organisation (AHCDO) and the Patient Blood Management Steering Committee (PBMSC) for providing their expert opinions.