Performance evaluation of a noninvasive hemoglobin monitoring device.

Study Objective: Hemoglobin measurement is a routine procedure, and a noninvasive point-of-care device may increase the quality of care. The aim of the present study is to compare hemoglobin concentration values obtained with a portable totally noninvasive device, the Masimo Labs Radical-7 Pulse CO-Oximeter, with the results obtained by the ADVIA 2120 in the laboratory.

Methods: This was a prospective monocentric open trial enrolling patients consulting in the emergency department of a university hospital from June 16 to December 17, 2009.