Point-of-care versus central testing of hemoglobin during large volume blood transfusion

Point-of-care versus central testing of hemoglobin during large volume blood transfusion

Abstract Background Point-of-care (POC) hemoglobin testing has the potential to revolutionize massive transfusion strategies. No prior studies have compared POC and central laboratory testing of hemoglobin in patients undergoing massive transfusions. Methods We retrospectively compared the results o...

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Main Authors: Justin Herman, Brian Park, Bharat Awsare, Frances West, Denine Crittendon, Lilah Evans, Mary Harach, Julie Karp, Alexis Peedin, Marianna LaNoue, Barbara Goldsmith, Eugene Warnick, Michael Baram
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
Subjects:
Point-of-care lab testing
Massive transfusion protocol
Hemoglobin
Bleeding
Hemorrhage
Transfusion
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-019-0916-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-019-0916-2

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