Comparing blood transfusion methods during surgery
Part of Blood & lymphatic clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to manage blood during surgery, which may reduce the need for donor blood transfusions. It compares standard care with a method that uses your own blood and a special device to monitor your blood flow.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for a planned (elective) surgery where a blood transfusion might be needed.
- You do not have a blood disorder like sickle cell disease or thalassemia.
- You do not have anemia (low blood count) before surgery.
- You are not having surgery for an infection or cancer that would prevent using your own blood during surgery.
- You do not have certain throat or esophagus conditions that would prevent using a special ultrasound device.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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