[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 161 (Monday, November 2, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2681]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEAS OF THE THIRD ANNUAL BLOOD MANAGEMENT 
                             AWARENESS WEEK

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                         HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 2, 2009

  Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, I rise today to mark the 
beginning of the third annual Blood Management Awareness Week. November 
2nd through November 6th has been designated as Blood Management 
Awareness Week by the Society for the Advancement of Blood Management. 
This event is dedicated to educating patients and healthcare workers 
about blood management and blood issues.
  Blood management is the appropriate provision and use of blood and 
its components and derivatives, and strategies to reduce or avoid the 
need for a blood transfusion. Optimal patient blood management employs 
technology and techniques to decrease blood loss and to enhance blood 
cell production. It reduces risks and costs associated with blood 
transfusion through transfusion-free medical and surgical techniques.
  I would also like to recognize the important work of Englewood 
Hospital and Medical Center, which is located in my congressional 
district, to further the goals and ideals of this important event. The 
Hospital's Institute for Patient Blood Management and Bloodless 
Medicine and Surgery is a world-renowned leader in patient blood 
management. I commend the physicians of the Institute for their 
commitment to improving patient outcomes and educating the medical 
community about best practices in blood management.

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