Comparison of Three Methods of Hemoglobin Monitoring

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2011-10-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

This study will further investigate the Masimo SpHb [FDA Approved] continuous non-invasive hemoglobin monitor in spine surgery patients. (See NCT00792597) We will investigate the effect of enhanced circulation to the finger (which will be attached to the sensor) following a local injection (digital block) of lidocaine (an FDA approved local anesthetic), and assess the accuracy of the SpHb reading as it relates to a standard laboratory hemoglobin value (tHb).

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco
• Treatments: Lidocaine

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male or non-pregnant female 18 y/o or older

• ASA Classification 1, 2 or 3

• Scheduled to undergo spine or hip revision surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant or nursing

• Patients who in the study investigators clinical judgement would not be suitable for research.