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Am J Perinatol2021;38(10):1031-1035.August 1, 2021Comparative Study

Automated Quantification of Blood Loss versus Visual Estimation in 274 Vaginal Deliveries.

Andrew F Rubenstein1, Stacy Zamudio2, Claudia Douglas3, Sharon Sledge4, Robert L Thurer5
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hackensack Meridian Health, Hackensack, New Jersey.
2Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hackensack Meridian Health, Hackensack, New Jersey.
3Institute for Evidence Based Practice and Nursing Research, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Health, Hackensack, New Jersey.
4Center for Bloodless Medicine and Surgery, Department of Patient Safety and Quality, Hackensack Meridian Health, Hackensack, New Jersey.
5Medical Department, Gauss Surgical, Inc., Menlo Park, California.
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study is to compare quantified blood loss measurement (QBL) using an automated system (Triton QBL, Menlo Park, CA) with visual blood loss estimation (EBL) during vaginal delivery. STUDY DESIGN: During 274 vaginal deliveries, both QBL and EBL were determined. The automated system batch weighs blood containing sponges, towels, pads, and other supplies and automatically sub…

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