Blood conservation strategies in complex aortic surgery for a Jehovah's Witness: A case report.

Introduction

Complex aortic surgery involving Jehovah's Witness patients presents a significant challenge due to their refusal of blood products.Case report: This case report details the management of a 50-year-old female Jehovah's Witness with anaemia and a low body surface area, undergoing an urgent ascending aorta and hemi-arch replacement for a type A dissection. A broad range of blood conservation strategies were utilised in order to preserve haematocrit and clotting factors.

Conclusions

This report highlights the importance of careful planning, team collaboration, and the meticulous application of blood conservation techniques in achieving a favourable postoperative outcome.