http://www.noblood.org/ A community of medical professionals and members of the public who are responding to the worldwide concern about the efficacy, cost and availability of donor blood. en Sun, 26 May 2013 00:58:28 GMT vBulletin 1 http://www.noblood.org/images/misc/rss.png http://www.noblood.org/ http://www.noblood.org/ask-professional/7851-aquamantys-use/ Fri, 10 May 2013 21:22:54 GMT hi folks. I was searching for information from people who have used the aquamantys system? I found a few threads on the site, but most were from 2009 or... hi folks.

I was searching for information from people who have used the aquamantys system? I found a few threads on the site, but most were from 2009 or before.

I'm wanting to know if its effective and what procedures surgeons are using them for? are they successful at reducing blood loss?

also there was some exchange of converstaion in a previous thread suggesting that my insurance wouldn't cover it, is that still true?

thanks,
-scott ]]> Ask a Professional scottf http://www.noblood.org/ask-professional/7851-aquamantys-use/ http://www.noblood.org/transfusion-alternatives/7850-search/ Wed, 08 May 2013 07:08:49 GMT Does anyone know of any pediatric Oncologists that are using ESA's while treating Leukemia? ]]> Transfusion Alternatives jimclh http://www.noblood.org/transfusion-alternatives/7850-search/ http://www.noblood.org/news-hot-topics-such-hepatitis-c-sars-aids/7849-new-documentary-primum-non-nocere-first-do-no-harm/ Tue, 07 May 2013 14:36:23 GMT Blood transfusions do more harm than save lives -- that's the conclusion of a pioneering cinematic debut, Primum Non Nocere: First Do No Harm.

After years of extensive research and two years of production, Asia Geographic Entertainment recently released the 94-minute documentary feature, which premiers in English, Russian, Spanish and Japanese with English subtitles.

"This info-packed doc about the dangers of blood transfusions makes a persuasive if ultimately stultifying case," says Frank Scheck, of the Hollywood Reporter.

"Primum parades an impressive string of doctors, nurses and scientists who call for a drastic cutback in transfusions and increased reliance on so-called bloodless surgery," says The New York Times. "Such reforms are difficult in a medical culture not easily given to change."

Gary Goldstein of the Los Angeles Times calls the film "handsomely made." The Library of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, acquired a copy of the films transcript for their permanent Core Collection.

Vetted for scientific accuracy by the Society for the Advancement of Blood Management, the film is compelling viewing for anyone -- whether he or she needs a blood transfusion or not.

"Primum makes its point clear: If ever in a position to choose, a patient should just say no to transfusions," writes Daniel M. Gold of The New York Times.

The film can be downloaded for USD 19 at:

Primum Non Nocere - First Do No Harm ]]> News and Hot Topics such as Hepatitis C, SARS and AIDS Jan B. Wade http://www.noblood.org/news-hot-topics-such-hepatitis-c-sars-aids/7849-new-documentary-primum-non-nocere-first-do-no-harm/ http://www.noblood.org/ask-professional/7848-what-included-iron-infusion-i-v-when-would-one-appropriate-protocol/ Mon, 06 May 2013 22:27:22 GMT Is arterial blood gas checks viable protocol for someone anaemic that has fine through a fire as well? Why would the fingertip oxygenation be used on an... Is arterial blood gas checks viable protocol for someone anaemic that has fine through a fire as well? Why would the fingertip oxygenation be used on an anaemic person, if they are not accurate on anaemic persons? I read that in an article and it surprised me. ]]> Ask a Professional 21stCentury http://www.noblood.org/ask-professional/7848-what-included-iron-infusion-i-v-when-would-one-appropriate-protocol/ http://www.noblood.org/ask-professional/7847-placenta-previa-dr-wants-do-hysterectomy-prevent-blood-loss/ Mon, 06 May 2013 15:01:10 GMT Hello, I'm 21 weeks pregnant and was diagnosed with placenta previa at my 20 weeks ultrasound. OB/GYN wants to clamp the blood vessels, take my uterus out then deliver baby and wants hemodilution in room. The OB feels this will be the safest thing to do to prevent massive blood loss.The OB did not put me on bedrest, I have a cervical cerclage since 13 weeks. He said to come to the hospital when I see a drop of blood.

I've had 1 vaginal birth, 1 emergency c-section.

Would the hysterectomy add to the blood loss? Or is it really the safest route to go? ]]> Ask a Professional jennkuyk http://www.noblood.org/ask-professional/7847-placenta-previa-dr-wants-do-hysterectomy-prevent-blood-loss/ http://www.noblood.org/new-members/7846-hello/ Mon, 06 May 2013 00:54:51 GMT Just joined. Hello everyone. Just joined. Hello everyone. ]]> New Members garryspicer http://www.noblood.org/new-members/7846-hello/ http://www.noblood.org/new-members/7845-flu-vaccine/ Fri, 03 May 2013 03:07:38 GMT Hello, I was in Walmart this week and the young man at the checkout saw my Health Care Power of Attorney (no blood) document. He ask if I took the flu shot.... Hello,
I was in Walmart this week and the young man at the checkout saw my Health Care Power of Attorney (no blood) document. He ask if I took the flu shot. I said yes. Then he said " the flu vaccine is produced in human blood" frankly I could'nt give an educated answer. Your wwebsite gave the answer I need.....no blood involved. I'll be looking for him the next time in Walmart.

Thank you for the help
Dkwind ]]> New Members Dkwind http://www.noblood.org/new-members/7845-flu-vaccine/ http://www.noblood.org/general-discussions/7842-tampa-florida-bloodless-care-neurosurgeons-neurologists-opthalmologists/ Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:41:34 GMT I am moving to the Tampa, Florida area in July and I have a condition that requires continued monitoring by a neurosurgeon/neurologist team. I have a magnetic... I am moving to the Tampa, Florida area in July and I have a condition that requires continued monitoring by a neurosurgeon/neurologist team. I have a magnetic valve Medtronic VP shunt that needs frequent adjusting and an ongoing history of nerve damage to my optic nerve due to pseudotumor cerebri causing peripheral field vision loss - this requires regular visits to an opthalmologist familiar with the condition.

I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses and do not accept blood transfusions. I need recommendations for neurosurgeons, neurologists and opthalmologists in the Tampa area who not only cooperate with requests for bloodless medicine but are well trained in using bloodless alternatives such as ProCrit, iron infusions, cell saver machines, electrocautery devices, etc. Thank you. ]]> General Discussions AliceInWonder http://www.noblood.org/general-discussions/7842-tampa-florida-bloodless-care-neurosurgeons-neurologists-opthalmologists/ http://www.noblood.org/ask-professional/7841-tampa-florida-bloodless-care-neurosurgeons-neurologists-opthalmologists/ Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:39:39 GMT I am moving to the Tampa, Florida area in July and I have a condition that requires continued monitoring by a neurosurgeon/neurologist team. I have a magnetic... I am moving to the Tampa, Florida area in July and I have a condition that requires continued monitoring by a neurosurgeon/neurologist team. I have a magnetic valve Medtronic VP shunt that needs frequent adjusting and an ongoing history of nerve damage to my optic nerve due to pseudotumor cerebri causing peripheral field vision loss - this requires regular visits to an opthalmologist familiar with the condition.

I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses and do not accept blood transfusions. I need recommendations for neurosurgeons, neurologists and opthalmologists in the Tampa area who not only cooperate with requests for bloodless medicine but are well trained in using bloodless alternatives such as ProCrit, iron infusions, cell saver machines, electrocautery devices, etc. Thank you. ]]> Ask a Professional AliceInWonder http://www.noblood.org/ask-professional/7841-tampa-florida-bloodless-care-neurosurgeons-neurologists-opthalmologists/ http://www.noblood.org/ask-professional/7840-doyouknowofaconnectionbetweenprolonged-years-toxic-moldexposure-iron-deficiencyanemia/ Sat, 20 Apr 2013 23:56:25 GMT If anyone has had this problem or knows of an article concerning it, please post. I don't have cancer, no blood in stools. No reason to cut in my colon and make my anaemia worse, or anaesthesize me and possible euthanize me in the process. A hospital case manager told me that they had to make my hospital stay "cost-effective", hence the colonoscopy. Isn't Procrit therapy and I.V.'s (vitamins?) that are supposed to go with it supposed to be expensive? Why would they keep trying to push me towards colonoscopy when all my blood tests show clean organs? ]]> Ask a Professional 21stCentury http://www.noblood.org/ask-professional/7840-doyouknowofaconnectionbetweenprolonged-years-toxic-moldexposure-iron-deficiencyanemia/ http://www.noblood.org/general-discussions/7839-improve-blood-counts-add-little-salt-water-diet/ Sat, 20 Apr 2013 03:50:46 GMT Here is another tool to add to your bloodless tool box. Before telling you what, let me tell you how I came to use it. My career has taken me from hospital... Here is another tool to add to your bloodless tool box. Before telling you what, let me tell you how I came to use it.

My career has taken me from hospital nursing to hospice and then Holistic Nursing. After sleep and pain management, one of the most often question I get is caring for anemic family members using holistic treatments. The modern medicine treatments are often ineffective for elderly and bring unwanted side effects. So I started researching every possible alternative way to boost blood counts. As a result, I found an adjunct treatment that will help what ever else you do work even better.

Correcting Anemia with Water and Salt

After completing a H & P and if possible reviewing lab work, the most common way to help people correct their anemia is a simple dietary changes. Black strap molasses, peanut butter, and if it is not possible to get the necessary foods in the diet, supplementing with vitamin C, D, and a B complex works to bring up blood counts.

If there is any arthritis, a raw beet is added to the diet once a week with a shredded raisin and carrot salad. This ends the pain for about 80 percent of my arthritis patients. It also builds blood cells in two ways at the same time decreasing the homocysteine levels in the body. The homocysteine is turned into GSH or glutathione which European studies have shown to be effective in increasing blood counts.

The nursing diagnoses for the medical condition of anemia includes...Changes in nutrition: less than body needs related to failure to digest or inability to digest the food / nutrient absorption necessary for the formation of red blood cells. So we give the above foods that are easily digested and provide enough of the right building blocks or that turn off the things that prevent or shunt the RBC's from being made.

There is a second diagnoses that I now also include with my patients who are diagnosed with anemia.

Fluid and electrolyte imbalance: less than bodies needs. The exception are those who have sodium intolerance or kidney disease. They are excluded from the following nursing education / treatments.

The solution (no pun intended) or treatment is simply called water cures. Having the patient dissolve 1/8th teaspoon of unprocessed sea salt in their mouth. On completion of the salt dissolving, they then drink about 8 to 10 ounces of water.

Before you go crazy with the questions about salt being bad, let me say that table salt is very bad for humans, even toxic. However, I routinely use unprocessed sea salt to lower blood pressure and in one case even stop chest pain after 2 nitro did not work. Studies show that people on sodium restricted diets have increased risk of heart disease. When I say lower BP, consider a 77 year old woman who called late one evening with a BP of 210 / 110. Within 20 minutes of starting the water cures, water and salt, drinking 3 small glasses of water, her blood pressure came down to 150 / 90. She required additional supplements to get it down to an even safer level.

The exact amount of water daily we should drink is half our body weight in ounces. If we weigh 200 lbs, then we should drink 100 ounces of water a day. Divide that by 5 or 6 and we have the individual dose. Never drink more than 32 ounces at one time. Never nurse the water, rather, drink it all within a few minutes and then do not drink till the next time. Only drink 30 minutes before a meal and 2 hours after. Drink as soon as you awake and get up and 1/2 hour before bed.

Don't go crazy trying to do it. Start off only doing it first thing in the AM and last in the evening. No more than that.

With each 8 to 10 ounces of water, we need to dissolve 1/8th teaspoon of unprocessed sea salt in the mouth before drinking the water.

There are a few exceptions.

1) if the salt burns your mouth, you are too acid and you need to alkalize your body. The salt will do this eventually. First, at the least, cut out all low fat dairy products. At the best, cut them all for a period. No diet sodas and drinks.

2) If you have difficulty sleeping, simply drink the water first at night, then take the salt. You will sleep like never before. One patient who drank the full 32 ounces (the max) said for the first time in years he slept all night and did not have to get up three times in the night to go to the bathroom.

There are a few side effects. You will notice increased energy and mental ability.
You will notice a decrease in depression.
You will not have to go to the bathroom as often.
You will notice improved skin turgor.

If any of these side effects are unwanted, simply stop following the water cures protocol.

DHMO (the chemical name for water) Warnings

DHMO should not be inhaled or it can cause sudden death.
DHMO is habit forming. Because it quickly brings about weight loss, those using water cures should cut back the amount of water consumed as the weigh loss occurs.
NEVER DRINK the WATER without the SALT or you can disrupt your electrolyte balance and get very sick.

Good Health to you and yours. ]]> General Discussions Jonathan Steele http://www.noblood.org/general-discussions/7839-improve-blood-counts-add-little-salt-water-diet/ http://www.noblood.org/general-discussions/7837-wall-street-journal-bloodless-pressure-more-surguries-without-transfusions/ Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:16:33 GMT Article that appeared in Wall Street Journal April 8/13 Article is fairly good. Dr. Hannon and another doctor Dr. Gindon posted a couple of pointed... Article that appeared in Wall Street Journal April 8/13

Article is fairly good.
Dr. Hannon and another doctor Dr. Gindon posted a couple of pointed comments on comments page.
Dr. Klein at NIH dancing around the issue again near the end.

Hospitals Say Bloodless Surgery Is Often Cheaper and Better for Patients - WSJ.com ]]> General Discussions pnutts http://www.noblood.org/general-discussions/7837-wall-street-journal-bloodless-pressure-more-surguries-without-transfusions/ http://www.noblood.org/prepare-now-medical-emergency/7836-managing-severe-anemia-when-patient-jehovahs-witness/ Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:45:57 GMT Managing severe anemia when the 
patient is a Jehovah's Witness - JAAPA

This is a case report, and is available as a pdf download ]]> Prepare Now for a Medical Emergency! rbrown1205 http://www.noblood.org/prepare-now-medical-emergency/7836-managing-severe-anemia-when-patient-jehovahs-witness/ http://www.noblood.org/new-members/7834-im-glad-join-team/ Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:00:21 GMT Hello everyone. I work with Elora Thorpe for any of you who may know her. I have tons to learn and am looking forward to corresponding and hopefully meeting... Hello everyone. I work with Elora Thorpe for any of you who may know her. I have tons to learn and am looking forward to corresponding and hopefully meeting some of you. ]]> New Members Smoore http://www.noblood.org/new-members/7834-im-glad-join-team/ http://www.noblood.org/ask-professional/7833-what-non-blood-treatments-available-thalassemia-major/ Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:37:22 GMT Friend adopting a child from China who has Thalasemia major. Are there any effective non-blood treatments for it? What is the life expectancy? Friend adopting a child from China who has Thalasemia major. Are there any effective non-blood treatments for it? What is the life expectancy? ]]> Ask a Professional montfrye http://www.noblood.org/ask-professional/7833-what-non-blood-treatments-available-thalassemia-major/ http://www.noblood.org/new-members/7831-hello-new-member/ Sat, 06 Apr 2013 23:27:37 GMT My name is Dietra Allen. I have worked in the medical profession for the last 16 years and am amazed at the lack of information available for bloodless... My name is Dietra Allen. I have worked in the medical profession for the last 16 years and am amazed at the lack of information available for bloodless surgeries, treatments, etc. I am happy to have found a site with more than enough resources to help save lives without the use of blood. I am excited to begin this new journey and look forward to meeting as many new friends as possible. ]]> New Members dfallen3 http://www.noblood.org/new-members/7831-hello-new-member/ http://www.noblood.org/events/7830-art-science-bloodless-medicine/ Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:39:26 GMT Allegheny General Hospital 320 East North Avenue Pittsburgh, Pa 15212 May 4, 2013 From 2:00 pm - To 3:30 pm Free Please join *Jan Seski, MD,*...
Allegheny General Hospital
320 East North Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa 15212

May 4, 2013 From 2:00 pm - To 3:30 pm

Free

Please join Jan Seski, MD, Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology and Rita Schwab, CPMSM, Program Director, Center for Bloodless Medicine & Surgery at Allegheny General Hospital for a free seminar open to anyone in the community interested in Bloodless Medicine and Surgery.

Learn why some people elect not to receive blood transfusions or blood products during surgery.

To reserve your spot for The Art and Science of Bloodless Medicine contact the Center for Bloodless Medicine and Surgery at 412.359.8787 or bloodlessmed@wpahs.org.

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]]> Events lekozza http://www.noblood.org/events/7830-art-science-bloodless-medicine/ http://www.noblood.org/general-discussions/7829-literature-search/ Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:10:50 GMT Hi everybody, I am Paul, senior anesthetist from Israel. I am looking for literature comparing the adult CBC measured from blood taken in standard adult... Hi everybody,
I am Paul, senior anesthetist from Israel. I am looking for literature comparing the adult CBC measured from blood taken in standard adult vacuumated vials compared to the same blood but taken in pediatric ones. Are the CBC results the same? Whoever has some literature on this I thank him/her!
Paul ]]> General Discussions paulzi60 http://www.noblood.org/general-discussions/7829-literature-search/