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Assessment of Blood Volume in Liposuction Fluids Using Colorimetry
Xiang-Bin Li1, Chun-Yu Kang2, Xue-Feng Zhang1
1Department of Plastic Surgery, Bravou Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chengdu, 610000, Sichuan, China.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|September 1, 2023
Summary
A new colorimetric card method accurately estimates blood loss in liposuction fluid. This simple tool offers a clinically significant way to quantify blood volume during the procedure.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Surgical Innovation
- Medical Diagnostics
Background:
- Accurate assessment of blood loss is crucial in liposuction procedures.
- Existing methods for quantifying blood in liposuction aspirate can be time-consuming or imprecise.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a novel color contrast method for estimating blood volume in liposuction aspirate.
- To develop and validate a colorimetric card to assess blood-lipid content and blood volume.
Main Methods:
- Developed three color cards with varying blood concentrations based on clinical parameters.
- Used color cards to assess blood volume in liposuction fluid from 60 patients.
- Compared color card results with red blood cell counts for accuracy.
Main Results:
- Color card estimations showed high correlation with red blood cell counts (R² = 0.989).
- Statistical analysis confirmed the reliability and accuracy of the colorimetric method.
- The developed method demonstrated minimal error in blood volume calculation.
Conclusions:
- The colorimetric card protocol provides a quick, accurate, and convenient method for calculating blood volumes in liposuction fluids.
- This tool has significant clinical implications for managing and assessing blood loss during liposuction.
