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VIBe SCALE

The VIBe SCALE is the first surgeon-validated scale for assessment of intraoperative bleeding severity.1

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The VIBe SCALE

By utilising the Validated Intraoperative Bleeding Scale (VIBe SCALE), surgeons can reduce intraoperative & post operative complications by choosing the right adjunctive topical haemostatic product for the right bleed.1

Intuitive Understanding of Haemostatic Needs

How the VIBe SCALE can help you in surgery

VIBe in Practice, A surgeon’s Experience using VIBe

VIBe SCALE grades are based on visual field and anatomic appearance, qualitative description, and visual estimated blood loss 1

Grade 0: No Bleeding

Kidney Abrasion. Grade 0 reflects clinically insignificant and unremarkable bleeds.

Grade 1: Mild

Capsular Liver Abrasion. Grade 1 Bleeds represent a general ooze, which well up over 1-2 minutes after blotting with gauze.

Grade 2: Moderate

Grade 2 bleeds visibly well up after blotting, and are usually considered distracting to the surgical procedure.

Grade 3: Severe

Grade 3: A controllable spurting or overwhelming flow having the appearance of a noncentral venous- or arterial-like severe bleed and blood loss between 10 and 50 ml/min

Grade 4: Life Threatening

Abdominal Aortic Tear. Grade 4 bleeds are life-threatening and require immediate surgical treatment.

VIBe SCALE Paper

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Development and validation of an intraoperative bleeding severity scale for use in clinical studies of haemostatic agents.

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