Journal article
The Use of Hemoglobin and Hematocrit Values to Estimate Intrapartum Blood Loss
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to systematically review formulae using hemoglobin (Hb) or hematocrit (Hct) that have been derived, validated or used to objectively estimate intrapartum blood loss and determine their diagnostic accuracy. METHODS: MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Web of Science were searched from inception until 29 July 2016 for studies describing the use of Hb or Hct to estimate intrapartum blood loss in pregnant women. …
Authors
Komorowski AS; Zaffar N; Shah P; Murphy K; D'Souza R
Journal
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 129, No. &NA;,
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
May 2017
DOI
10.1097/01.aog.0000514119.34676.bc
ISSN
0029-7844