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Hemocue--a new haemoglobinometer in the clinic
W K Be1, H E Kerkkamp, L H Booij
1Department of Anesthesiology, St. Radboudhospital, University of Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
European Journal of Anaesthesiology
|January 1, 1991
Summary
The portable Hemocue accurately measures hemoglobin in open-heart surgery patients, showing good correlation with lab results. This device offers a simple and fast method for hemoglobin testing.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Chemistry
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Accurate hemoglobin measurement is critical for patient management, especially during surgery.
- Portable hemoglobinometers offer potential for rapid point-of-care testing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the accuracy of the portable Hemocue hemoglobinometer.
- To compare Hemocue results with hospital laboratory values in open-heart surgery patients.
- To assess performance at lower hemoglobin ranges and evaluate ease of use.
Main Methods:
- The Hemocue was used to measure hemoglobin in 29 open-heart surgery patients.
- Results were compared against reference values from the hospital laboratory.
- Statistical analysis included correlation and limits of agreement.
Main Results:
- A strong positive correlation (r = 0.965) was observed between Hemocue and laboratory methods.
- The limits of agreement were determined to be 0.0323 +/- 0.705 mmol l-1 (95% CI).
- The device demonstrated good accuracy, particularly in the lower hemoglobin range.
Conclusions:
- The Hemocue is an accurate and reliable portable hemoglobinometer for use in open-heart surgery.
- Its speed and simplicity make it suitable for rapid clinical decision-making.
- The device provides results comparable to standard laboratory methods.