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{{Medical Device | {{Medical Device | ||
|Health Topic=Maternal mortality | |Health Topic=Maternal mortality | ||
|Classification= | |Classification=Diagnosis | ||
|Scope=Commercialized | |Scope=Commercialized | ||
|Location= | |Location=Europe, North America | ||
|Image=Masimo.jpg | |Image=Masimo.jpg | ||
|Image Caption=SpHb Monitoring Technology | |Image Caption=SpHb Monitoring Technology | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
===Peer-reviewed publication=== | ===Peer-reviewed publication=== | ||
Taylor RW et al. Crit Care Med. 2006;34(9):2302-8. | Taylor RW et al. Crit Care Med. 2006;34(9):2302-8. | ||
Bernard AC et al. Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2009; 208:931-937. | Bernard AC et al. Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2009; 208:931-937. |
Revision as of 20:40, 19 November 2013
Problem being addressed
Women in developing countries are at great risk of post partum hemorrhaging. Due to this, they often have to have blood transfusions which are risky procedures that often lead to death, particularly in underdeveloped countries.
Detailed description of the solution
SpHb is a measurement device that allows hemoglobin count to be monitored. In hospitals where spHb has been used, clinicians have had to perform transfusions 87% less than usual.
Designed by
- Designed by: Masimo
References
Peer-reviewed publication
Taylor RW et al. Crit Care Med. 2006;34(9):2302-8. Bernard AC et al. Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2009; 208:931-937.
Surgenor SD et al, for the Northern New England Cardiovascular Disease Study Group. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 2009;108:1741-1746. A New Look at Blood Transfusion. Joint Commission Perspectives on Patient Safety. 2007;1:1-12. Ehrenfeld JM et al. ASA. 2010. LB05.
Herwaldt LA. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2003;24(1):44-50.Butwick AJ et al. Int J Obstet Anesth. 2011;20(3):240-5.