Comparison between blood hemoglobin concentration determined by point-of-care device and complete blood count in adult patients with dengue

• Main Authors: Kantasit Wisanuvej, Kochawan Boonyawat, Chutchaiwat Savetamornkul, Sirapong Virapongsiri, Jatupon Krongvorakul, Somnuek Sungkanuparph, Angsana Phuphuakrat
• Other Authors: Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/77983
• Institution: Mahidol University

Background Hematocrit measurement has been an indispensable tool for monitoring plasma leakage and bleeding in dengue patients. However, hematocrit measurement by automated methods is hampered by frequent venipunctures. Utility of point-of-care hemoglobin (POC-Hb) test for monitoring dengue patients...