Nathaniel Usoro, MD

Optimizing tissue oxygenation and supporting patient's natural tolerance of anaemia are the 3rd and 4th pillars of Bloodless Surgery. These interrelated pillars are explained in Dr Kevin Shan's very informative lecture. Dr Kevin Ng Wei Shan was at the time of this lecture a senior medical lecturer and consultant paediatric anaesthesiologist at the University of Malaya. His interests include enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS), paediatric anaesthesia and patient blood management. youtu.be/EoAhcHdl4Ns

Minimizing perioperative blood loss involves techniques spanning a spectrum from simple measures to advanced energy devices. Dr Dongho Choi presents a comprehensive overview of the role of technology in minimizing perioperative blood loss in bloodless surgery. Dr Dongho Choi is a Professor in the Department of Surgery at Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. He also serves as Director of the Organ Transplant Center at Hanyang University Medical Center and leads the Experimental Animal Laboratory. youtu.be/sR3fBMtkZv8

The 12th Annual Scientific Conference of the Bloodless Medicine & Surgery Society is here, November 4-6, 2026! Join world-class clinicians from around the world in an interactive virtual meeting with scheduled talks, symposia, Q&A sessions, clinical discussions and more. The focus will be on why bloodless medicine should be an imperative rather than an alternative. Clinicians of all levels and specialties, medical scientists, teachers, students and stakeholders who are interested in bloodless care are all welcome! Preregistration is required. Please use the link: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…

Bloodless care is more about knowledge than technology! In a practical and scintillating lecture Dr Jameela Sathar shows how this is true for the first 'Pillar' of Bloodless Medicine - optimizing the haematocrit. Dr Jameela Sathar is a Consultant Haematologist at Ampang Hospital, Malaysia where she is responsible for the care for patients with thalassaemia, haemophilia, thrombosis and bleeding disorders. She is also actively involved in promoting patient blood management programs to optimise patient outcomes. Dr Sathar was the Founding President of the Malaysian Society of Patient Blood Management and is also a member of the Bloodless Medicine & Surgery Society. youtu.be/H7WmTY_vtJo

Are you familiar with the use of thromboelastography (TEG) in the diagnosis and management of coagulopathy in bleeding patients? Kevin Fleming, CCP sheds light on the role of TEG in optimizing patient outcomes in bloodless care. Kevin Fleming is the Chief Perfusionist at ProMedica Toledo Hospital, Toledo, Ohio, USA, and has over 30 years of experience in the field of cardiovascular perfusion. youtu.be/rSVgw718cMA

Point of care testing (POCT) has been a great boon to bloodless medicine. Dr Caitlin Raymond discusses POCT as a tool to minimize phlebotomy and support bloodless medicine in a very informative lecture. Caitlin Raymond, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, USA, and a transfusion medicine physician. Her clinical practice spans blood banking, apheresis, and cellular therapy, with a strong emphasis on patient blood management and reducing iatrogenic anemia. youtu.be/FmMZJ7g_njQ

What role could artificial intelligence have in bloodless medicine? Listen to Guilherme Rabello, MBA sharing his thoughts on the future of bloodless medicine with AI assistance in an exciting futuristic lecture. Guilherme Machado Rabello, an engineer, has worked in the healthcare field since 2011. He is currently Head of Innovation at the Heart Institute in Sao Paulo, Coordinator of the PBM Project at the Brazilian Association of Hematology and Hemotherapy (ABHH), Board Member of SABM and Vice-president of SIAPBM. Guilherme Rabello is MBA Professor in HealthTech and Healthcare Innovation. youtu.be/e8J15b_N4Dw

One small step in paediatric cardiopulmonary bypass, a giant leap in bloodless paediatric cardiac surgery! Ron Angona, MBA, CCP discusses technical innovation in paediatric CPB in an engaging lecture on the subject. Ron Angona is a graduate of the Cardiovascular Perfusion program at State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY and has been practicing perfusion for 25 years. He has graduate degrees in Medical Management (2014) and Masters in Business Administration (2021) from the Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY. youtu.be/R2tjJ9SrYMs

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Listen to Dr Valluvan Jeevanandam as he takes us on an exciting clinical journey through the amazing practice of bloodless cardiac transplant at UChicago Medicine. Valluvan Jeevanandam, MD, is the Director, Heart and Vascular Center, Director, Bloodless Medicine & Surgery Program, and Cynthia Chow Professor of Surgery at University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago IL, USA. He specializes in the surgical management of heart failure, and is an expert in high-risk cardiac surgery. Dr. Jeevanandam has performed over 1500 heart transplants and has a special interest in treating patients traditionally considered inoperable. youtu.be/-CMJgRVibpg

Did you miss the BMSS 2026 abstract submission deadline? No worries, the abstract deadline has been extended to September 15, 2026! Download the Abstract Submission Form here: docs.google.com/document/d/1… Send your abstract to info@bmssociety.org. Accepted abstracts will be published in an indexed journal. Join us in Advancing the Science of Bloodless Medicine! 🙂 🙌

How do patients feel about the bloodless surgery they had? Is major bloodless orthopaedic surgery possible in a low-resource setting? Watch an interesting panel discussion with 2 patients from 2 different continents and an orthopaedic surgeon, conducted by Sherri Ozawa, RN, MSN, and Nathaniel Usoro, MD. Sherri Ozawa, MSN, RN is a past president of SABM, and has been a globally recognized leader in patient blood management (PBM) and bloodless medicine and surgery for over two decades. She currently serves as Director of Comprehensive Patient Blood Management Delivery and Operations at hc1, a U.S.-based company specializing in implementing PBM programs nationwide. Nathaniel Usoro, MD is Chief Consultant General Surgeon and Head of the Bloodless Surgery Unit in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital in Nigeria. He is the immediate past president of the Bloodless Medicine & Surgery Society, and recipient of several awards, including the 2016 SABM Kathleen J Sazama Award “For Outstanding Leadership in Advancing Patients’ Rights in Patient Blood Management.” youtu.be/i9vEmZKKy1o

Raising the haematocrit is the 1st pillar of Bloodless Surgery. Erythropoiesis stimulating agents (ESAs) used in conjunction with intravenous iron can dramatically raise the haematocrit, as Pharmacist Onyinye Isiguzo expertly elucidates in her lecture on the use of ESAs in bloodless orthopaedic surgery. Onyinye Isiguzo, BPharm, is a Deputy Director of Pharmaceutical Services in the Department of Pharmacy, Federal Teaching Hospital, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. She is an active member of the local Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Group in her institution, and a member of the Bloodless Medicine & Surgery Society. Pharmacist Isiguzo is a strong advocate of Transfusion-free Medical Care, and a Patient Right Advocate. youtu.be/lJiPA17txf8

Few have ever heard of Dr Ron Lapin, and yet he is one of the greatest heroes of bloodless medicine & surgery. Sarah Walbolt's exciting and riveting lecture gives us a rare insight into the amazing life and times of this 'giant' of bloodless surgery. Sarah Walbolt, BSN is a seasoned leader in Patient Blood Management (PBM) with extensive experience supporting healthcare systems in developing and implementing PBM programs. She serves as the Patient Blood Management Program Manager at the University of Utah, USA. She is an active member of the Society for the Advancement of Patient Blood Management (SABM), where she contributes to multiple committees and is a member of the Board of Directors. She is also an active member of the Bloodless Medicine & Surgery Society and serves in the Conference Organizing Committee of the society. Sarah is the co-founder and host of the "Let’s Talk Patient Blood Management" podcast, a platform that amplifies voices and innovations in PBM. youtu.be/LLAxGMaS7Fg

Blood salvage minimizes blood loss, which is the second pillar of Bloodless Surgery. Dr Gee Mei Tan's lecture takes us through the process and benefits of blood salvage in orthopaedic surgery in a crisp and interesting manner. Dr Gee Mei Tan is currently a Professor of Clinical Practice (Anesthesiology) and a practicing pediatric anesthesiologist at Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO) since 2006. She is the Chair of the Blood Utilization Review Team and the Co-Chair of the Patient Blood Management committee at the hospital and a member of the ASA Patient Blood Management Committee. youtu.be/fF0drYzrXcg