Search Tag: haemoglobin
2024 19 Jun
Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause lasting cognitive, motor, and emotional issues. Despite advances in emergency care and neurosurgery, the long-term effects of TBI remain challenging for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers. Managing TBI focuses on preventing secondary brain injuries, which can develop hours to days...Read more
2015 30 Jun
Masimo has announced that Turgut Ozal Medical Centre Liver Hospital in Malatya, Turkey, has installed Masimo’s noninvasive, continuous haemoglobin (SpHb®) technology to monitor surgical patients. SpHb is a breakthrough measurement that noninvasively and continuously measures total haemoglobin in the blood, and offers real-time visibility to...Read more
2015 05 Jan
A spot check device that can give readings within 20 seconds has been tested in 525 critically injured patients. Trauma surgeons at the University of Arizona, Tucson, analysed use of the Spot check Pronto-7® Pulse CO-oximeter. Using this device was a valid alternative to taking blood and typically waiting 10 minutes or longer for lab analysis of blood...Read more