Can perioperative hemodilution be monitored with non-invasive measurement of blood hemoglobin?

Abstract Background Trends in non-invasive measurements of blood hemoglobin (Hb) may be useful for identifying the need for transfusion in the perioperative period. Methods Crystalloid fluid (5–20 mL/kg) was administered intravenously or by mouth to 30 volunteers and 33 surgical patients in five non...

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Main Authors: Robert G. Hahn, Patrick Y. Wuethrich, Joachim H. Zdolsek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-021-01351-4