Techniques For Minimizing Blood Loss

We invite you to join us for an insightful and practical Surgeon Education Webinar focused entirely on one of the most critical aspects of spinal surgery—understanding and managing blood loss.

This comprehensive session will walk through the full surgical timeline, from pre-op planning to post-op care, offering real-world insights, clinical strategies, and evidence-based techniques that help minimize blood loss and improve patient outcomes.

 

SAVE THE DATE: May 28, 2025

CALIFORNIA: 5:00-6:00 PM (PST)

NEW YORK: 8:00-9:00 PM (EST)

Topics include:

  1. Measuring Blood Loss Accurately
  2. Understanding the Science Behind Bleeding: How bleeding occurs intra-operatively and strategies to prevent coagulopathy with pharmacologic support.
  3. Pre-Operative Techniques: From detailed patient history to TXA use, and what to do when transfusion is not an option.
  4. Intra-Operative Strategies: Surgical dissection approaches, bleeding management, and intra-op tools.
  5. Post-Operative Management: Monitoring drains, knowing when to transfuse, and best practices for recovery.
  6. SPP Blood Loss Top Performers: Top techniques and pearls for AIS, Neuromuscular, and Hemivertebrectomy cases—with tips & tricks from leading surgeons.

Co-Moderators

Burt Yaszay, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon at Seattle Children’s Hospital

Nick Fletcher, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Guest Speakers

John Schoenecker, MD, PhD

Orthopedic Surgeon at Vanderbilt Health, Nashville, TN

Terrence Ishmael, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia

Suken Shah, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon at Nemours Children’s Health, Wilmington, DE

Jennifer Bauer, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon at Seattle Children’s Hospital

Josh Pahys, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia

Alvin Jones, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Daniel Hedequist, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon at Boston Children’s Hospital

Whether you’re a seasoned spine surgeon or early in your practice, this webinar will provide you with applicable knowledge, sharpen your intra-op awareness, and introduce tools that can make a significant difference in patient care.

Space is limited so please register today—we look forward to seeing you there!

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