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Blood volume determination using hydroxyethyl starch: a rapid and simple intravenous injection method

K Tschaikowsky1, M Meisner, R Durst

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany.

Critical Care Medicine
|April 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

A new method using hydroxyethyl starch accurately measures blood volume. This rapid technique shows high correlation with conventional methods, potentially improving perioperative fluid management.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Clinical Chemistry

Background:

  • Accurate blood volume measurement is crucial for effective perioperative fluid and blood therapy.
  • Existing methods for blood volume determination can be time-consuming or invasive.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a novel method for blood volume measurement using hydroxyethyl starch as a dilution marker.
  • To assess the accuracy and reliability of the hydroxyethyl starch method compared to a conventional technique.

Main Methods:

  • Laboratory and clinical investigation involving 12 neurosurgical patients and 50 volunteers.
  • Intravenous injection of hydroxyethyl starch and simultaneous carbon monoxide administration.
  • Analysis of blood samples for carboxyhemoglobin and glucose concentrations to calculate blood volume.

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Main Results:

  • The hydroxyethyl starch method demonstrated high in vitro accuracy (approx. 2% error and precision).
  • In vivo validation showed a strong correlation (r² = .96, p < .001) with the carbon monoxide method.
  • Mean difference between methods was 1.0 +/- 3.5%, with a bias of 52.3 mL.

Conclusions:

  • Blood volume determination using the hydroxyethyl starch method is accurate and rapid.
  • This new method has the potential to enhance perioperative monitoring of fluid and blood therapy.