Continuous hemoglobin monitoring in pediatric trauma patients with solid organ injury
Author / Expert
Emily Welker, Jennifer Novak, Lindsey Jelsma, Tracy Koehler, Alan Davis, James DeCou, Emily Durkin
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Abstract
Background/Purpose
Hemoglobin monitoring is required in pediatric trauma patients with solid organ injury. We hypothesized that noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring (NIHM) represents an effective, safe alternative to laboratory hemoglobin (LabHb) monitoring in clinically stable patients.
Methods
A retrospective cohort study was conducted regarding pediatric trauma patients (
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