title: Non-invasive hemoglobin monitoring.
abstract: Technology has transformed the practice of medicine and surgery in particular over the last several decades. This change in practice has allowed diagnostic and therapeutic tests to be performed less invasively. Hemoglobin monitoring remains one of the most commonly performed diagnostic tests in the United States. Recently, non-invasive hemoglobin monitoring technology has gained popularity. The aim of this article is to review the principles of how this technology works, pros and cons, and the implications of non-invasive hemoglobin technology particularly in trauma surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, and Acute Care Surgery, University of Arizona Medical Center, United States. Electronic address: bjoseph@surgery.arizona.edu.
authors.forename: Bellal
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Joseph
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, and Acute Care Surgery, University of Arizona Medical Center, United States.
authors.forename: Ansab
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Haider
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, and Acute Care Surgery, University of Arizona Medical Center, United States.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Rhee
keywords: Masimo; Non-invasive hemoglobin monitoring; Technology in trauma