A special issue explores how optimising blood health can transform perioperative care and strengthen patient safety worldwide.
The November 2025 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia (Vol. 141, Issue 5) focuses on Patient Blood Management (PBM) — a key element of safe anaesthesia and perioperative care.
From editorials urging faster implementation to practical tools for measuring PBM compliance, this issue explores how optimising blood health can improve surgical outcomes and reduce unnecessary transfusions.
PBM is also one of WFSA’s core areas of work, aligned with the WHO’s 2021 policy brief. Through education, advocacy, and collaboration, WFSA supports anaesthesiologists worldwide to integrate PBM principles into clinical practice.
