The Effect of Blood Tests Performed Within the Routine Protocol in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit on Hemoglobin Levels

Samsun University1 site in 1 country59 target enrollmentApril 1, 2023

ConditionsAnemia

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Anemia
Sponsor: Samsun University
Enrollment: 59
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Evaluation of blood volume drawn for daily routine in intensive care
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 2 years ago

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Overview

Brief Summary

Examination of blood samples is inevitable in intensive care units. Routine blood samples can be an important cause for anemia. In this study, we aimed to examine how our blood collection routine affects hemoglobin values.

Detailed Description

Blood tests for follow-up and treatment are widely used in intensive care units (ICU). Although its etiology is very diverse, phlebotomy performed due to frequent laboratory tests is among the preventable causes of anemia. In this observational study, blood tests performed on patients treated in intensive care units followed up in our clinic between 01.April.2023 - 31.May.2023 (2 months) will be examined. Patients' age, presence of additional disease, indication for admission to the unit, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Assessment II (APACHE II), Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) and Glasgow coma scale (GCS), hemoglobin values will be recorded. The daily blood test will record the amount of blood drawn for analysis (in milliliters), where it was taken from (peripheral, central venous or arterial catheter), and the amount of excess blood. Statistical analysis will be performed in terms of patient characteristics, routine blood volumes and development of anemia.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

April 1, 2023

End Date

May 31, 2023

Last Updated

2 years ago

Study Type

Observational

Sex

All