DCH Bloodless Medicine & Surgery (BMS) is a special service from the DCH Health System for Jehovah's Witnesses. DCH Regional Medical Center was the first hospital in Alabama and one of a few in the Southeast with a program dedicated to providing quality care without using blood transfusions. The BMS program is also available at Northport Medical Center.
A full range of outpatient services is available through the DCH Health System. Both the Phelps Outpatient Center at DCH Regional Medical Center and the Outpatient Pavilion at Northport Medical Center offer laboratory testing, advanced imaging, same-day surgery and physical and occupational therapy.
DCH Bloodless Medicine & Surgery staff includes can help patients with physician referrals, assistance with outpatient services, scheduling and DCH Guest Room reservations.
Medical & Surgical Specialties
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- Vascular/Thoracic Surgery
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Modern Medical Technology at DCH
To meet the challenges of Bloodless Medicine & Surgery, DCH depends on its skilled medical and professional staff, as well as its modern medical technology. The following medical technology helps limit the loss of blood:
Cell Saver - Continually circulates a patient's blood during surgical procedures.
Skin Monitor - Tracks blood oxygen levels without drawing blood.
Volume Expanders - Intravenous fluids that enhance the circulation of the patient's own blood during surgery.
Hyperbaric Chamber - Spreads high concentrations of oxygen into the blood of patients.
Synthetic Erythorpoietin - Stimulates bone marrow to produce red blood cells.
Lasers - Lasers, including KTP and YAG, can be used for surgery. Lasers seal the tissue as they cut, which reduces the loss of blood.
Contacts
For information about the program, call the BMS office at 1-800-266-4324, Monday through Friday,
7:30 a.m - 4:00 p.m. You can also e-mail the BMS staff at csanford@dchsystem.com.
