Hypovolemia caused by acute bleeding increased morbi-mortality in emergency and operatin rooms. Precise real-time diagnosis of incipient acute hypovolemia is lacking at the bedside. We hypothesize that the infrared-red signals of pulse oximetry are sensitive to acute changes in patient's volemia. We aimed to test this hypothesis in a cohort of healthy blood donors as a model of simulated acute hypovolemia.
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Analysis of the continuous component (DC) of the photoplethysmography signal.
Timeframe: 15 minutes