Methodology for Measuring Intraoperative Blood Loss: Protocol for a Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

At present, there is no standardized method for measuring intraoperative blood loss. Rather, the current data on existing methods is very broad and opaque. In many cases, blood loss during surgery is estimated visually by the surgeon. However, it is known that this type of method is very prone to error. Therefore, better standardized methods are needed.

Objective

This study aims to conduct a scoping review to present the currently available methods for measuring intraoperative blood loss. This should help to capture the current status and map and summarize the available evidence for measuring blood loss to identify any gaps.

Methods

We will use a state-of-the-art methodological framework. The databases PubMed (MEDLINE) and Cochrane Library will be searched

SUBMITTER: Dennin L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11525073 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature