AORN Journal· 2026Q2· Review
Intraoperative Quantitative Blood Loss: Best Practices From Obstetrics
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Short summary
Implementing quantitative blood loss (QBL) measurement during surgery, adapted from obstetrics, can improve patient safety by enabling earlier detection and management of intraoperative hemorrhage.
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Key points
- Quantitative blood loss (QBL) measurement is an evidence-based standard in obstetrics for detecting and managing postpartum hemorrhage.
- Extending QBL to intraoperative care can improve patient safety by enabling earlier recognition of bleeding.
- Successful implementation requires a multidisciplinary approach with standardized methods, technology, defined roles, and staff training.
- Integration with patient blood management strategies supports timely responses to bleeding.
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Abstract
Quantitative blood loss (QBL) measurement is an evidence-based standard in obstetrics that improves detection and management of postpartum hemorrhage, replacing traditional visual estimation of blood loss. Extending QBL to intraoperative care may improve patient safety, as inaccurate blood-loss estimation can delay hemorrhage recognition, lead to inappropriate transfusion, and increase preventable morbidity. This clinical review outlines strategies for implementing QBL as an intraoperative standard. Successful adoption requires a structured, multidisciplinary approach, including standardized measurement methods, appropriate technology selection, defined team roles, integration into operative workflows, staff training, and ongoing audit and feedback. Integration with patient blood management strategies further supports timely and appropriate responses to bleeding. Broader application of QBL across surgical specialties may enhance clinical decision-making, resource utilization, and patient outcomes.
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Field: Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
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