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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