Most often, total joint replacement patients do not require a blood transfusion, however in some instances patients do require a transfusion.  INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center obtains its blood products from the Oklahoma Blood Institute.  When a transfusion is needed, patients receive either blood they have donated for themselves, blood donated by a directed donor (a donor personally selected by you) or blood donated by the community.

Being transfused with your own blood is generally the safest option, but some people are unable to provide their own blood and must rely on other blood sources.

For more details about direct donations or donating your own blood prior to surgery, please call the Oklahoma Blood Institute at (405) 297-5700 or visit their website at www.obi.org.

Click here for information on blood transfusions from the INTEGRIS Health Library.