A Nomogram for the Rapid Prediction of Hematocrit Following Blood Loss and Fluid Shifts in Neonates, Infants, and Adults
| Autor: | Elizabeth M. Kenny, Ernest C Manders, Ernest K. Manders, Francesco M. Egro |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Fluid administration
hematocrit Blood volume 030204 cardiovascular system & hematology Red cell volume Hematocrit Fluid shift Body weight fluid shifts critical care medicine 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Blood loss hemic and lymphatic diseases Internal Medicine medicine nomograms medicine.diagnostic_test business.industry General Engineering Nomogram Quality Improvement blood volume surgical procedures operative Anesthesia Public Health business 030217 neurology & neurosurgery |
| Zdroj: | Cureus |
| ISSN: | 2168-8184 |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.7780 |
| Popis: | Introduction There is often a need for a simple means of predicting hematocrit (Hct) following blood loss, administration of intravenous fluids, or fluid shifts. The aim of this study is to introduce a nomogram for the rapid prediction of blood volume and packed red cell volume appropriate for a given patient's body weight and Hct in both the pediatric and adult populations. Methods A nomogram for prediction of Hct was created using the following variables: 1) blood volume determined from bodyweight, 2) estimated blood loss, and 3) initial Hct. Results Hct was calculated after blood loss, administration of intravenous fluids, or fluid shifts using the pediatric and adult nomograms. Alternatively, the nomograms can be used to back-calculate blood or fluid loss if Hct is known. The nomogram allows for adjustment for measured and insensible fluid losses and fluid administration. Conclusions The nomogram helps to predict the Hct and fluid requirements in neonates, children, and adults with blood loss, fluid administration, and rehydration following dehydration. It allows for the calculation of Hct after fluid shifts in a simple, fast, and portable manner. We believe it can be a useful adjunct to monitor the fluid balance in all patients, especially in resource-limited settings where laboratory equipment may not be available. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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