Protocol Based on Thromboelastograph (TEG) Out-Performs Physician Preference Using Laboratory Coagulation Tests to Guide Blood Replacement During and After Cardiac Surgery: A Pilot Study

Background Allogenic blood transfusion may affect clinical outcomes negatively. Up to 20% of blood transfusions in the United States are associated with cardiac surgery and so strategies to conserve usage are of importance. This study compares administration according to physician's choice base...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Heart, lung & circulation lung & circulation, 2009-08, Vol.18 (4), p.277-288
Hauptverfasser:	Westbrook, Andrew J., MB, FCARCSI, FJFICM, Olsen, Jodi, RN, Bailey, Michael, PhD, Bates, John, MB, FCARCSI, MRCPI, FJFICM, Scully, Michael, MB, MRCPI, FCARCSI, FJFICM, Salamonsen, Robert F., MD, FANZCA, FJFICM
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Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Blood Component Transfusion - utilization Blood loss Cardiac surgery Cardiac Surgical Procedures Cardiovascular Critical Pathways Humans Intensive Care Units Intraoperative Care Length of Stay Middle Aged Perioperative and postoperative haemostasis Pilot Projects Platelet Function Tests Point-of-Care Systems Postoperative Care Thrombelastography Thromboelastograph
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