Method for Improved Intraoperative Blood Loss Estimates

Overview

The purpose of this study is to develop a mathematical algorithm which the investigators plan to use to more accurately estimate intraoperative blood loss.

Study Type

  • Study Type: Observational
  • Study Design
    • Time Perspective: Prospective
  • Study Primary Completion Date: April 2015

Arms, Groups and Cohorts

  • Minimal blood loss patients
  • Moderate to heavy blood loss patients

Clinical Trial Outcome Measures

Primary Measures

  • Estimate of intraoperative blood loss
    • Time Frame: duration of surgery

Participating in This Clinical Trial

Inclusion Criteria

All elective surgical patients Exclusion Criteria:

1. Age < 18 2. Pregnant women 3. Prisoners 4. Lack of informed consent 5. Attending Physician feels enrollment could interfere with optimal patient care 6. Patients who did not have a preoperative hemoglobin measured as part of their preoperative work-up 7. Patients whose preoperative hemoglobin fraction is abnormal. 8. Patients who will likely require an intraoperative blood transfusion. 9. Patients for whom the intraoperative use of the Cell Saver is anticipated.

Gender Eligibility: All

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Maximum Age: 100 Years

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Investigator Details

  • Lead Sponsor
    • University of Utah
  • Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
    • Principal Investigator: Annette Macintyre, Principle Investigator – University of Utah

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