Accuracy of Noninvasive and Continuous Hemoglobin Measurement by Pulse Co-Oximetry During Preoperative Phlebotomy

Conclusion: The current study demonstrates that the accuracy of continuous, noninvasive hemoglobin measurement was not affected by acute blood loss simulated by preoperative phlebotomy. Although the device provided a clinically acceptable correlation with the actual hemoglobin value and offers the value of a continuous trend monitor, given the precision of the device, it does not appear that actual transfusion decisions can be based on the device alone.
Source: Journal of Intensive Care Medicine - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research