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Patient Blood Management
PBM Essencial
Transforming Care, Saving Lives
A scientific, clinical, and multidisciplinary book that connects evidence, clinical practice, management, safety, and ethics to advance patient care.
12 chapters
Full-color edition
Multidisciplinary approach
Foreword by Prof. Dr. Axel Hofmann
Physical editions are currently available in Portuguese through Amazon Brazil.
Hardcover + paperback
A word from the author
Why talk about Patient Blood Management?
A brief introduction to PBM Essencial: Transformando o Cuidado, Salvando Vidas and the importance of integrating PBM into clinical care.
About the book
PBM Essencial: Transformando o Cuidado, Salvando Vidas
A book that brings together scientific evidence, clinical practice, management, and ethics around Patient Blood Management.
Across twelve chapters, the book covers the historical, physiological, and conceptual foundations of PBM and explores its Three Pillars, transfusion decision-making, transfusion service management, institutional implementation, surgical applications, and future perspectives.
The content is designed to support professionals and institutions in understanding PBM as a patient-centered care strategy that connects science, safety, quality, and sustainability.
Optimization of red blood cell massPillar 1
Minimization of blood lossPillar 2
Tolerance of anemiaPillar 3
Evidence-based
Multidisciplinary
Clinical and institutional application
Inside the book
Science that transforms, care that saves
A visual presentation designed to make concepts, clinical decisions, and implementation strategies easier to understand.
From foundations to practice
The content combines technical text, figures, tables, and visual summaries to support application of Patient Blood Management principles in real-world care.
- Anemia and diagnosis
- Three Pillars of PBM
- Reduction of blood loss
- Transfusion decision-making
- Transfusion service management
- Institutional implementation
- Surgical applications
- The future of PBM and innovation
A multidisciplinary perspective
PBM is integrated care
The book was designed for the range of professionals involved in perioperative, hospital, and transfusion care, as well as healthcare quality management.
Hematology and Transfusion Medicine
Anesthesiology and Surgery
Critical Care and Clinical Medicine
Nursing and Pharmacy
Hospital Management and Quality
Residents and Students
Patient Blood Management goes beyond reducing transfusions: it organizes care to preserve the patient’s Blood Health and improve outcomes.
PBM Essencial
Contributors
The author and foreword contributor
Iê Bentes Fernandez
Author · Hematologist and Transfusion Medicine Specialist
Hematologist and transfusion medicine specialist with experience in transfusion medicine, healthcare management, patient safety, and Patient Blood Management implementation.
Her work integrates clinical care, team leadership, education, and the development of institutional strategies to advance care centered on the patient’s Blood Health.
Read the author’s full profileProf. Dr. Axel Hofmann, ME
Foreword contributor · International PBM expert
An international expert in Patient Blood Management, with academic, scientific, and strategic work supporting PBM implementation across different healthcare systems.
His foreword places the book within the international evolution of patient blood care and emphasizes the importance of PBM implementation at the institutional level.
International editions
PBM Essencial expands its international reach
On October 29, 2026 — Hematologist Day in Brazil, the English and Spanish editions of PBM Essencial will be launched during HEMO 2026.
Internationalization expands the book’s reach to professionals and institutions across different countries and reinforces an editorial proposal built on scientific rigor, clinical applicability, and education in Patient Blood Management.
10.29.2026HEMO 2026 · English and Spanish edition launch
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The scientific content is the same in both editions. Choose the format that best fits the way you read, study, and keep the book in your professional library.
Paperback with flaps
A versatile edition for reading, study, and consultation, with the author presentation on the flaps.
Buy paperbackPortuguese physical editions are available now. The English and Spanish international editions launch on October 29, 2026 during HEMO 2026. Check price, delivery time, and availability directly on Amazon Brazil.
Beyond the book
An educational ecosystem in Patient Blood Management
The book is part of a broader Blood Manager initiative connecting knowledge, education, and implementation for healthcare professionals and institutions.
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- Classes and educational content in PBM
- Training for multidisciplinary teams
- Institutional training and programs
- Education focused on PBM implementation
Available in two editions
Choose your PBM Essencial
The same scientific work in hardcover or paperback. Physical editions are currently available in Portuguese through Amazon Brazil.
Physical editions are currently available in Portuguese. Check price, delivery time, and availability directly on Amazon Brazil.
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Individual purchase
Hardcover and paperback editions are available through Amazon Brazil. Physical editions are currently in Portuguese.
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