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The aim is to clarify beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses regarding blood transfusions and explore management strategies for trauma-related anemia.

November 1, 2025JAAOS Global Research and ReviewsOpen Access

Orthopaedic Trauma Management in the Jehovah's Witness Population

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TSTara A. Saxena PMPatrick A. Massey BCBrad Chauvin

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Analysis reveals treatment options for orthopaedic trauma in Jehovah's Witness patients with blood loss anemia, indicating a need for a systematic approach.

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The aim is to clarify beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses regarding blood transfusions and explore management strategies for trauma-related anemia.
Review of pharmacologic and procedural interventions for managing acute blood loss anemia in orthopaedic trauma.
Evaluation of multidisciplinary approaches to care that consider patient beliefs.
Development of a treatment algorithm based on evidence from orthopaedic and other surgical fields.
Identified several pharmacologic options including erythropoiesis-stimulating agents and tranexamic acid.
Outlined procedural interventions such as interventional radiology and red blood cell salvage as viable options.
Emphasized the importance of a tailored approach respecting the beliefs of Jehovah's Witness patients.

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Saxena et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6925437fc0ce034ddc358ddd https://doi.org/10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-24-00322

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Analysis reveals treatment options for orthopaedic trauma in Jehovah's Witness patients with blood loss anemia, indicating a need for a systematic approach.

Orthopaedic Trauma Management in the Jehovah's Witness Population

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Orthopaedic Trauma Management in the Jehovah's Witness Population

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