American Society of Hirudotherapy

Clinical Resources

Templates, tools, and references for hirudotherapy practitioners

Last Updated: May 27, 2026Reviewed by: Andrei Dokukin, MD
FDA-aligned clinical resourcesOperational reference hub

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Practical clinical resources for hirudotherapy practitioners — from informed consent templates and procedural checklists to drug interaction guides and the complete SGS compound reference. All resources are derived from published clinical guidelines, institutional protocols, and peer-reviewed literature.

Informed Consent Forms

Legal

Consent template with FDA clearance status, off-label disclosure, Aeromonas risk, blood loss risk, and antibiotic prophylaxis requirement.

Clinical Checklists

Tier B

Pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure checklists derived from published clinical guidelines.

Documentation Templates

Educational

SOAP notes, treatment logs, per-session records, and post-treatment summaries for clinical documentation.

Drug Interactions

Tier B

Anticoagulants, antiplatelets, NSAIDs, immunosuppressants — medication review and contraindication reference.

Compound Reference

Educational

Complete SGS compound table: molecular weight, target, function, and pharmaceutical derivatives for 16+ bioactive components.

Suppliers Directory

Reference

FDA-cleared medicinal leech suppliers, sourcing requirements, quality verification, and procurement guidance for clinical facilities.

Trusted Sources & External References

Reference

70+ authoritative external sources — FDA databases, NIH research programs, ClinicalTrials.gov, Cochrane reviews, major academic medical centers, professional societies — that ground every claim on this site.

Practice Resources

For business setup, regulatory compliance, and training pathways, see the Practice section.

Practice Hub →

Safety Protocols

For Aeromonas management, complication algorithms, and infection control, see the Safety section.

Safety & Infection Control →
→ Research roadmap (priorities & gaps)

This website provides educational information and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Medicinal leech therapy carries clinically meaningful risks and should be performed only by qualified clinicians under institutionally approved protocols. FDA 510(k) clearance for medicinal leeches is limited to specific indications; investigational and off-label discussions are labeled accordingly. For patient-specific guidance, consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Clinical Resources — Templates, Tools & References | ASH