Bloodless measurement of hematocrit

dc.contributor.author	Αδαμοπούλου, Μ.	el
dc.contributor.author	Φούντος, Γεώργιος	el
dc.contributor.author	Κουνάδη, Ευαγγελία	el
dc.contributor.author	Ρέκκας, Μ.	el
dc.date.accessioned	2015-06-18T00:27:37Z
dc.date.available	2015-06-18T00:27:37Z
dc.date.issued	2015-06-18
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/11400/16358
dc.rights	Αναφορά Δημιουργού-Μη Εμπορική Χρήση-Όχι Παράγωγα Έργα 3.0 Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες	*
dc.rights.uri	http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/	*
dc.source	http://www.sciencedirect.com	en
dc.subject	Αιματοκρίτης
dc.subject	Αναίμακτη εξέταση
dc.title	Bloodless measurement of hematocrit	en
heal.type	journalArticle
heal.classification	Technology
heal.classification	Medicine
heal.classification	Τεχνολογία
heal.classification	Ιατρική
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heal.classificationURI	http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh00006614
heal.classificationURI	N/A-Τεχνολογία
heal.classificationURI	N/A-Ιατρική
heal.identifier.secondary	doi:10.1016/j.ejmp.2014.07.326
heal.language	en
heal.access	free
heal.publicationDate	2014
heal.bibliographicCitation	Adamopoulou, M., Fountos, G., Kounadi, E. and Rekkas, M. (2014) Bloodless measurement of hematocrit. "Physica Medica", 30 (1), p.114	en
heal.abstract	The direct estimation of the hematocrit at surgery without blood sampling procedures and laboratory analyzes, could yield significant time savings for the clinician, especially when managing emergencies. The purpose of this study is the construction of a biotechnology device, in order to determine the hematocrit value, in a bloodless non invasive method, that can be used for an immediate diagnosis. Materials and methods: Using technology similar to that of an “oxymeter”, we are in the process of manufacturing a portable device, which in contact with a large vase (jugular, femoral or brachial artery etc), will be able to count the number of red blood cells per cubic millimeter. The red blood cells are identified by their concave surface, separating them from the remaining blood cells (white blood cells, platelets, etc), where light scattering occurs in a different way. Results: After the completion of the prototype which called «Hemo-detector», measurements of hematocrit will be performed using this device to patients. The hematocrit values measured will be compared with them upon laboratory tests (blood draw) to assess the reliability of this novel non invasive method. Discussion: The immediate and bloodless measurement of hematocrit is an important help for the clinician where he will be able to evaluate a significant number of diseases. Also, pain and stress for the patient can be avoided. Furthermore, since this will be a low cost method resources for the patient as well as social health funds can be saved.	en
heal.publisher	Elsevier	en
heal.journalName	Physica Medica	en
heal.journalType	peer-reviewed
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