Why the study?
The study was designed to detect whether routine haemoglobin assay after uncomplicated caesarean section is necessary.
Does routine post-operative haemoglobin assay detect significant changes compared to pre-operative levels in women undergoing uncomplicated elective caesarean section?
Does routine post-operative haemoglobin assay detect significant changes compared to pre-operative levels in women undergoing uncomplicated elective caesarean section?
Routine post-operative haemoglobin assay is unnecessary after uncomplicated elective caesarean section, particularly when pre-operative haemoglobin is ≥ 11 g/dL, duration is < 45 min, and blood loss is ≤ 500 mL.
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May support omitting routine post-op haemoglobin after uncomplicated elective CS; leaves open need for prospective validation before practice change.
INTRODUCTION: This study designed to detect whether the routine haemoglobin (Hb) assay after uncomplicated caesarean section (CS) is necessary. MATERIAL AND CONCLUSIONS: Routine PO haemoglobin assay after uncomplicated elective CSs is not necessary, especially when the pre-operative haemoglobin before the ECS ≥ 11 gms%, CS duration < 45 min, and estimated intra-operative blood loss ≤ 500 mL.
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