Admission Rapid Thrombelastography Can Replace Conventional Coagulation Tests in the Emergency Department

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Authors

John B. Holcomb · The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Kristin M. Minei · The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Michelle L. Scerbo · The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Zayde A. Radwan · The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Charles E. Wade · The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Rosemary A. Kozar · The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Abstract

The r-TEG data was clinically superior to results from 5 CCTs. In addition, r-TEG identified patients with an increased risk of early RBC, plasma and platelet transfusions, and fibrinolysis. Admission CCTs can be replaced with r-TEG.

Topics & Keywords

Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Surgery

Volume 256, Issue 3, pp. 476-486

DOI: 10.1097/sla.0b013e3182658180

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