Could a simple finger monitor reduce blood transfusions in surgery?

NCT ID NCT02986789

Summary

This study tested whether using a special finger sensor during major surgery could help doctors better monitor patients' blood levels. The goal was to see if this noninvasive monitoring could lead to smarter decisions about when to give blood transfusions and improve recovery after surgery. The study involved adult patients undergoing operations where significant blood loss was expected.

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