Patients who refuse or prefer to avoid blood transfusions previously had limited choices. Our Center is devoted to providing alternatives to transfusion and respecting patient's wishes concerning transfusion. Frequently referred to as "bloodless" medicine and surgery, this new area of advanced transfusion practices relies on new drugs, some established techniques, some new technology and above all, the cooperation of the physician and nursing staff to see the patient through their need. We at Hopkins hope you find the information in this Web site helpful. We encourage you to visit us again for updates on research and timely articles.