Thromboelastography and Rotational Thromboelastometry use in trauma

Thromboelastometry vs. thromboelastography

Thromboelastography (‘TEG’) and rotational thromboelasto-

metry (‘ROTEM’) are used increasingly in cardiac and liver surgery to evaluate clotting factor deficiencies and platelet dysfunction. 7 Both monitor viscoelastic properties of whole blood as it is induced to clot in a low-shear environment (resembling sluggish venous flow) and provide valuable information on haemostasis from initiation to fibrinolysis. Our case illustrates the limitations that ...

[Use of thromboelastography and thromboelastometry for the rational and opportune transfusion of hemoderivatives in obstetric hemorrhage].

Obstetric hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal mortality, responsible of 143,000 deaths every year. Thromboelastography is a tool that allows measuring the viscoelastic, dynamic and global properties of the blood, offering valuable information of coagulation alterations and help to guide early goal directed transfusional therapy. The purpose of this review is to evaluate the evidence of ...

Effect of thromboelastography (TEG®) and rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM®) on diagnosis of coagulopathy, transfusion guidance and mortality in trauma: descriptive systematic review

INTRODUCTION The understanding of coagulopathies in trauma has increased interest in thromboelastography (TEG®) and thromboelastometry (ROTEM®), which promptly evaluate the entire clotting process and may guide blood product therapy. Our objective was to review the evidence for their role in diagnosing early coagulopathies, guiding blood transfusion, and reducing mortality in injured patients. ...

Thromboelastography (teg) in Trauma

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