Table 5.
Lowest Hemoglobin Concentrations of Study Groups
| Normal | Overweight | Obese | Morbid | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department | 9.1 | 9.7 | 10.1 | 10.3 | p=0.009 |
| 0 – 24 Hours | 7.3 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.1 | p<0.001 |
| 24 – 48 Hours | 8.9 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.9 | p=0.634 |
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